Post-Maternity Leave Leadership Coaching
You don't need to go back
to who you were.
You need to move forward
as who you are now.
Practical, structured 1:1 coaching for high-performing women preparing to return to demanding careers after maternity leave, with a clear plan built around your real life.
Sound familiar?
You're preparing to return. And you're already asking yourself...
"How do I get back up to speed when so much has changed?"
"How am I going to juggle all of this and still perform at the level I expect of myself?"
"Has my career momentum stalled? How do I get back on track for the next promotion?"
"I know I've changed. How do I figure out who I am now, as a leader and as a parent?"
These aren't just logistics questions. They're signs that something real has shifted. And that's exactly where we start, not with a to-do list, but with a plan that reflects who you are now and where you actually want to go.
How it works
A structured four-phase program, built around your return
6 × 60-minute sessions over 10 to 12 weeks. Each phase has a clear outcome:
Get clear on what matters now
Clarify expectations, success metrics, and what's actually changed: your role, your team, your stakeholders, and you. Leave with a practical plan and a grounded definition of what "good" looks like right now.
Protect your capacity
Build a prioritisation and boundary system that actually works for your meetings, your scope, your availability, and your communication. Stop work from expanding into every corner of your life.
Build visible momentum
Create a visibility and credibility plan that feels sustainable. You don't need to be everywhere. You need to be clear, proactive, and trusted. No overwork required.
Redefine how you lead
Reconnect with your strengths and values and define how you want to lead now. You're not the same professional you were before, and that's not a problem. It can be your edge.
What's included
Everything you need to return with intention
6 × 60-min coaching sessions. Private, confidential, and tailored to your role and your real life, not a generic playbook.
Tools, templates and resources. 90-day plan, boundary scripts, prioritisation framework, and influence tools you'll actually use.
Between-session email support. When something comes up mid-week, you don't have to wait until your next session to think it through.
A plan built for your context. High-performance environments have specific dynamics. This coaching reflects that, practically and realistically.
Further reading
Why Returning from Maternity Leave Feels Harder Than Expected: What Actually HelpsFour practical shifts that make the return clearer, more sustainable, and more aligned with who you are now.
Your coach
Aliya Ladhani
I bring over 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and technology, from Goldman Sachs and RBC to FinTech startups in London and San Francisco, and I've coached leaders at all levels across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
I also returned to work after having my son, and built this practice while navigating exactly what my clients face. I understand the ambition, the identity shift, the juggle, and the deep desire to build a career that can hold your whole life.
I founded Base Pace on a simple belief: leadership growth shouldn't come at the expense of wellbeing. As a coach, I hold you as naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. My job isn't to tell you what to do. It's to ask the right questions, listen, and help you move forward at a pace that's both challenging and sustainable. I'll help you find your base pace.
I hold an ICF PCC credential, an MBA from INSEAD, and an MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS.
Ready to return with intention?
Start with a free 30-minute consultation
We'll talk through what you're navigating, and you'll get a clear sense of what coaching looks like and whether it's the right fit for you.
No commitment required. Coaching for high-performing professionals at a pivotal moment.