A report by The Harvard Business School (Strategy & Society by Michael E.Porter and Mark R. Kramer 2007) highlights the value to the employer and employee of supporting parents in the workplace.
The Parent Coaching Academy’s successful work in the corporate sector is highlighted in a feature – Working Out The Stresses of Family life – in The Sunday Times
Parent Coaching Agreement
- I am ready, willing and able to be coached.
- I want to invest time in myself.
- I am committed to closing the gap between where I am and where I want to be.
- I am committed to implementing practical action plans that will cut my stress levels and boost my energy levels
- I acknowledge that coaching is the appropriate discipline for the positive changes I want to make.
- I fully understand that I am responsible for my actions and the outcome of my actions.
- I understand that the coaching sessions are confidential*.
- I want to achieve my full potential as a parent – and enjoy doing it.
* With the exception of issues arising that cause concern for the safety of a child.
See what others are saying
“The basic concept is that it’s the same person who comes to work who was at home. If you’ve got issues at home with your children then you’re going to be less productive at work”
D Wilson, Head of People Networks, BT, Sunday Times
"It was really good to see how much the guys really cared about trying to be a great Dad and just how many of the challenges we face are the same, whether we had one new baby or a house full of belligerent teenagers."
Andy Campbell, Head of Sales Ophthalmics, Novartis Pharmaceuticals
“It’s not a male thing you discuss down the pub. It was good to have a room full of people talking about issues that we all face.”
Luigi Strinati, Sunday Times