Personal Life coaching

If you’ve been away from work for months—or even years—thinking about a return can feel daunting.

How do you know if you’re ready?

Should you aim for a full-time return, or would a phased approach be more realistic?

And how can you give yourself the best possible chance of the return going well?
 

Over the last eight years I’ve supported hundreds of people through this exact stage of recovery: helping them assess readiness, think through their options, and approach conversations with their employer in a clear, confident way. It’s a part of the journey I genuinely enjoy supporting, because it usually signals that things are moving in a positive direction.
 

This session brings together my most valuable insights from working with people navigating this milestone. I’ve distilled what I’ve learned into a single, practical session designed to help you think things through calmly and thoroughly.

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What I'll cover
 

Based on what I’ve seen make the biggest difference, I share my Top Five pieces of advice for returning to work, including:
 

• How to tell if—and when—you’re ready to seriously consider returning

• How to approach a phased return with your employer

• How Occupational Health (or similar services) can help—or hinder—and how to work with them effectively

• What to think about and put in place so your first few weeks back go as smoothly as possible

• How to build up your phased return - even if you start back on full-time hours (yes, it can be done!).
   

I'll also share practical actions you can take well in advance, even if returning to work still feels a long way off. These steps can make a significant difference later on and often help reduce anxiety by giving you a clearer sense of how things will be managed when the time is right.
 

So even if you’re not ready yet, this session can help you feel more prepared, more confident, and less worried about what lies ahead.

 

My main presentation will take around 45 minutes, and I've then allowed up to 30 minutes for a Q&A session. The webinar will be recorded and shared with all participants after the event - so don't worry if you can't attend as it happens, you'll be able to watch it back at a time that works for you.

 

Who This Is For
 

Although many of the examples used are drawn from office-based roles (as that reflects most attendees’ situations), many of the principles and guidance can be adapted to any type of job/return to work.
 

I’m best known for supporting people with conditions involving significant fatigue—such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and long covid—but this session is relevant to anyone returning to work after extended sick leave, particularly if a phased return may be needed.

This includes people recovering from surgery, managing autoimmune conditions, or returning after cancer treatment.
 

Optional Add-On: A Rare 1:1 Session With Me
 

There is also a limited optional add-on:
 

🎟️ Six places are available for a private 30-minute 1:1 session with me
(Webinar purchase required)
 

Normally, my 1:1 support is only available as part of a longer package, and I currently have a waiting list. These sessions offer a rare opportunity to get personalised guidance much sooner.

In the session, we will:
 

• Focus on the two or three issues that feel most important to you right now

• Tailor the webinar guidance to your specific return to work situation 

• Clarify your next steps so you can move forward with confidence
   

Once you’ve purchased the add-on, I’ll be in touch to arrange your session. Appointments are available in February and March.

(If you’re more than five hours outside the UK time zone, scheduling may take a little longer, but I’ll do my best to book you in promptly.)

All times mentioned are in UK GMT.  The webinar will be recorded and shared with all participants after the event - so don't worry if you can't attend as it happens, you'll be able to watch it back at a time that works for you.