Helping you to build your
leadership pipeline

INSIDE Leadership:

DID YOU KNOW

Support the talented mums in your organisation to lead with confidence

You’ve done the right things already.

You’ve supported flexible working.
You’ve said yes to return coaching.
You’ve made space for networks.

But now what?

You still see the potential in her. You know she’s capable of more. She has always been one to watch and now you want to see her progress. INSIDE Leadership is here to help you do exactly that.

The Solution INSIDE Leadership Delivers:

It’s a leadership development programme designed specifically for mums navigating the identity shift that comes with returning to work—and stepping into leadership.

It’s not fluffy.
It’s not just theoretical.
It is a strategic tool to grow and retain high-performing talent.

What she will gain:

A clear sense of leadership identity
The confidence to speak up, share ideas and step forward
Real tools for influencing, prioritising, delegating and leading with impact
Connection to a community of like-minded mums
Coaching that respects the real-life juggle

It gives your business:

Increased retention of diverse, high potential talent
A strong, engaged and loyal leadership pipeline
The success stories you need to close the gender pay gap and attract high calibre talent
Evidence that you don't just talk inclusion - you build it

Why It Matters

Because too many brilliant mums return and either leave or they stay stuck.

They’re technically brilliant, but doubt their leadership toolkit.
They’re ambitious, but feel invisible working part-time.
They want to progress, but question if they still “fit.”
They don't have to tools to lead with impact and juggle busy family life.

INSIDE Leadership helps them move forward.
With coaching, clarity, confidence and a toolkit that works.

Did you know?

There are 32% fewer women in mid-management roles after having children.

93% of women say they would stay with a company who invests in their career.

Loyal and engaged employees are 17% more productive

There is a critical period 9 to 12 months after maternity return where mums start to question their role in the workplace.

The average cost of replacing an employee is £30,000

Why your support really matters

Why this programme and why now?

Because the pipeline is leaking at the point just after the return to work

It isn't a lack of talent - it's a lack of support in the right form at the right time. We know from research that there is a crucial time, 9 to 12 months after returning that mums start to question their place in the business and in the construction industry.

The INSIDE Leadership Pathway™ is designed specifically for

Talented mums who are struggling to feel visible and valued - particularly if they need to work part time
Technically brilliant women who lack confidence in their leadership toolkit
High-potential returners - who want to progress, but need the right support to be ready

The INSIDE Leadership Pathway™ delivers insights that work in real life.

This is a carefully structured leadership journey grounded in:

Behaviour change, not box ticking
Coaching and community, not a one size fits all theory
Results that matter to your business, beyond personal development

Each participant will:

Clarity their leadership identity and vision
Strengthen communication, stakeholder and client relationships
Build confidence in feedback, influence and decision-making
Learn to lead effectively and visibly - even when working part time
Discover how their unique experiences add value to your business, not risk

The INSIDE Leadership Pathway™ Pillars

Identity

Becoming a leader and becoming a mum are huge identify shifts. It is no wonder that some of your talented mums feel a little lost.

This pillar supports aspiring leaders to explore their leadership identity - stop shape shifting and start to lead with clarity and confidence.

Nurture Relationships

Building trust and influence across teams - even from a distance are key skills for your business success.

This pillar supports aspiring leaders to use neuroscience backed techniques coupled with great communication to build effective relationships in your business and with key clients.

Setting a vision

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Helping your talented mums to create a future focussed leadership path that is aligned with your business.

In this pillar we focus on the key skills needed to set a vision, lead change and how to spot and solve problems along the way. Creating the self sufficient, strategic leaders your business needs.

Inspire & Motivate

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Helping your talented employees to lead with energy and presence when the pressure is on and time is of the essence.

Your future leaders will get to grips with the neuroscience behind motivation and learn to recognise and reward their team in ways that really make a difference to your bottom line,

Developing Key Skills

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Mastering the daily essentials: delegation, decision-making and having those tough conversations with clarity and confidence.

Your future leaders will develop an evidence led toolkit of leadership skills which they can use to proactively manage teams, projects and schemes.

Embracing Diversity

Four hands reaching towards one another representing the diversity that mums in construction bring. We know that diverse teams outperform other teams.

Diverse teams and businesses outperform others.

This pillar helps your leaders to dig deep and learn the skills they need to build effective, inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, loyalty and exceptional results.

"We assumed she wasn't ready. Turns out she was - we just hadn't given her the tools to see that for herself"

What you'll get

Six live leadership workshops with actionable insights - not fluff!
Access to an on-demand learning library with bitesize tools, templates and industry leading guidance
1:1 leadership coaching to turn learning into results
Personalised strengths profiles - because we can all need a bit of help to celebrate our strong points
access to a BONUS coaching and mentoring skills workshop to build your internal coaching capacity and peer support

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OK - Let's talk numbers

Programme Elements

6 x Leadership Workshops - £2,000

4 x 1:1 Coaching Session - £1,200

Action Learning - £300

Strengths Profile & debrief - £250

Coaching & Mentoring Workshop - £300

On-Demand Tools & Library - £300

Total value - £4,350 per participant

Your investment - £1995.00 per participant

CITB Levy funding of 70% available for eligible organisations.

What next?

Spaces on our open cohorts are limited to ensure quality coaching and group connection.

Email us to secure spaces for the talented mums in your business. If you are a CITB levy payer we can help you to secure funding.

If want know more - or you need a bespoke solution - book a call.

BOOK A CALL

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Why is it just for mums?

It's just for mums because - becoming a parent shouldn't be a barrier to success but right now it still is.

There are 32% fewer women in leadership roles after starting a family (Careers After Babies, 2023) and the WHO suggest that the motherhood penalty makes up 80% of the gender pay gap.

INSIDE Leadership focuses on the transition to working motherhood and into leadership. Matrescence - becoming a mother - impacts every aspect of our identity including how we show up at work. Bringing with it some incredible leadership benefits but also a whole new set of challenges to overcome.

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female engineer working with a colleague. She knows that mums belong in construction leadership. She has been supported to develop her skills, to stay in the construction industry and to thrive.

In fact 77% of mums report experiencing a negative or possibly discriminatory experience during pregnancy, maternity leave and/or on return from maternity leave.

INSIDE Leadership provides accessible online workshop sessions to equip aspiring leaders with the tools and confidence to lead their teams and to influence and inspire others. Creating a safe space learn tried and tested techniques to overcome the unique challenges faced by mums in leadership.

It also acknowledges the extra shift and provides the tools and tactics needed to balance work, family and space for ourselves.

Research shows the benefits of having a sate environment for women to explore their potential, share successes and failures, and receive feedback, mentoring and coaching. That's why the programme includes both group and 1:1 coaching.

Traditional learning environments can be hard to access - especially if you are the default parent.

So INSIDE leadership is all online and scheduled with school friendly session times, in term time only, with no lengthy assignments to complete!

Regardless of their route into parenting (or how long it is since maternity return), INSIDE Leadership is for anyone who holds the incredible title of mama / mum / mummy / *bruh (how does that even happen!!) who is an aspiring leader.

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ONLINE LEARNING

Engaging, accessible, high impact learning

PEER SUPPORT

Networking, peer learning and support

WORK BASED APPLICATION

Learning and application of knowledge and skills supported by evidence-based coaching. All learners complete the programme with a leadership evidence portfolio

COACHING SUPPORT

1:1 coaching with an accredited Leadership Coach

GREAT VALUE

Funding available if your organisation is CITB Registered

Helping you to build your leadership pipeline