News and Views from Motion Learning
Whole Marketer Podcast
Rachel recently joined Abby Dixon, on the Whole Marketer Podcast to discuss her definition of working parents, the challenges faced particularly by working mothers, her insights on setting boundaries and self-care and the emotional struggles during transitions like maternity leave.
Top 10 Lessons from the YoUnity - Journey to Equity Event
In a thought-provoking discussion which took place on International Equal Pay Day 2024, Rachel Morris reflected upon the ongoing challenges faced by working mothers and the persistent fight for gender equality.
See and hear her top tips for organisations, leaders and managers who wish to be true allies to working women, mothers and parents.
Can fathers benefit from coaching too?
At the launch of Working Mother, Rachel Morris' new book last week, she was asked: “The book is for all parents, but is there any real differences between mums and dads in this space”
Here are our thoughts on the question, and how we can support all parents during this transition.
Working Mother by Rachel Morris - Out Now
We're thrilled to announce that Rachel's book 'Working Mother, simple coaching strategies for success at work and home' is now available at all good book stores!
Working Mother Book - Arriving Soon!
Rachel Morris' new book Working Mother is arriving soon!
Working Mother offers simple, practical tools for each stage of this complex but rewarding life change, allowing you to become the coach you need by your side every step of the way.
Find out more and Register for the online Launch here!
Empowering Working Parents
In the episode titled “Empowering Working Parents” on the fascinating Limitless Lives podcast, Rachel Morris joins Nilesh Patel to discuss the challenges and complexities of parenting while maintaining a career and shares personal anecdotes and strategies for finding harmony.
Parental Coaching - Global DEI Conference 2023
Rachel Morris, Lead Coach and Partner at Motion Learning, spoke recently at the 2023 Global DEI Conference about the importance of Parental Transition Coaching for every progressive organisation.
Parental Coaching: How to support expectant parents at work
Continuing her mission to champion the support for new parents in the workplace, our lead coach and co-founder Rachel Morris writes for HR Zone on the value of parental transition coaching.
Revealed! What new parents really need from their employers
Join us as we reveal our new parental transition model
We're excited to host a live webinar ‘Revealed! What new parents really need from their employers’ where we’ll be sharing our insight on working parents that we think all HR, People Development and Leaders should hear!
Working mums should be out and proud of having it all
Women have for a long time been sidelined at work when beginning a family. In her recent article in People Management magazine, Rachel Morris explains why she believes that the era of ‘apologising’ must end, and why businesses should support mothers at this critical stage in their careers.
Supporting Yourself as a New Parent in the Workplace
Rachel Morris recently joined Toni Collis on the Leading Women in Tech Podcast to discuss parenting, the world of work, and how to mesh the two.
She discussed navigating the 3 phases of becoming a new mother in the workplace, and the helpful & actionable tips you need to set yourself up for a successful return to work.
The World of Work Podcast - Discussing the Maternity Transition
Rachel Morris joined Jane Stewart on the World of Work podcast, to talk about the experience of maternity and maternity coaching. They explored the experience of maternity leave and maternity coaching and Rachel talked about our research and her views on how to best support people during maternity leave.
City A.M. interviews Rachel Morris on Maternity Coaching
Co-founder and Executive Coach, Rachel Morris, is passionately advocating for change in the workplace, for women to receive more support before, during and after their maternity leave.
Why Maternity Coaching is a win/win for both employer and employee
Rachel Morris, Executive Coach & Motion Learning co-founder, writes for The European Business Review, sharing her views on the importance of maternity coaching.
What can you expect from Maternity Coaching?
Who better to ask about the experience and value of maternity coaching than the mother’s who’ve undertaken it? If you’re thinking about maternity coaching for your organisation or yourself, here’s an insight into what to expect…
Motherhood and Career - A Personal Journey
We use our personal experience to support our clients as they progress on their own journeys.
Here’s one of our coaches, Lucy James, sharing her own experiences of balancing motherhood and career
Paternity Coaching Still in its Infancy
Our recent research on paternity coaching shows that it’s rarely an option, is little understood but could be welcomed by working fathers
To understand more about the paternal view of coaching we conducted some research with almost 50 fathers contributing their thoughts and feelings.
Motherhood and Career - A Coach's Perspective
Rachel Morris, our motherhood and career expert, shares her insights from coaching businesswomen for over a decade through this transformative experience.
Rachel explains the 3 phases of the transition from expectant parent to mother to professional once more.
Maternity not Eternity
Rachel Morris, Executive Coach, Business Partner and mother of two shares her experiences of maternity coaching.
The period around becoming a parent is hugely challenging. Everything is ‘changing’ – home, work, and even the parent’s identity that’s associated with these places. It affects confidence and typically challenges the individual’s perception of what matters, what’s important, what goals now look like to name just a few things.