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Comeback Coach

Jessica Chivers
Maternity Leave
Coaching
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Menopause
Networking
Linkedin
Redundancy
Comeback Coaching
Identity
Microsoft
London
Rest
Burnout
Stakeholder Mapping
Promotion
Career Break
Career Transition
Sabbaticals
Values

COMEBACK COACH is for bright minds returning to work from maternity leave, other extended breaks and facing pivotal career moments. Hosted by chartered coaching psychologist and executive coach, Jessica Chivers, you can eavesdrop on one-time coaching conversations and hear real comeback stories. She’s exactly what you need when being in the role you’re capable of and performing at your best isn’t ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes137Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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Hello Bright Minds, today’s episode is a bit of a random one with Financial Times journalist Emma Jacobs, who writes about work and careers. I ummed and ahhed over whether to put it out because we didn’t stick to the topic of at hand – sa... more

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Hello Bright Minds,

My guests today are Hazel and Lucie from Tyler Grange, a landscape and town planning firm where everyone works four days a week and gets paid for five. Women, working parents and the wider employee population are thri... more

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Hello Bright Minds, today I’m with the woman who helped me improve my mood, sleep better and feel more like myself again last year. Dr Fionnuala Barton got me on the HRT I needed and as is often the way when I spend time with a bright, op... more

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Hello bright minds, my guest today is Maria Hvorostovsky, an executive headhunter who suddenly had to drop everything to have major heart surgery age 42. She’s a mother of two young children who knows herself more now than she did before ... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Jacobs
Financial Times features writer covering work, workplaces and workplace trends
Financial Times
Episode: 136. Freewheeling with FT journo Emma Jacobs on sabbaticals, mandatory gender action plans for UK employers, empathetic bosses + LinkedIn’s algorithm
Hazel Murrells
Regional Ecology Director for the North at Tyler Grange
Tyler Grange
Episode: 135. COMEBACK - Hazel Murrells - Tyler Grange - Maternity return to a firm where EVERYONE works 4 days (paid for 5) + how to be more focused at work and present at home
Lucie Waldron
People and Culture Lead at Tyler Grange, covering HR and employee experience
Tyler Grange
Episode: 135. COMEBACK - Hazel Murrells - Tyler Grange - Maternity return to a firm where EVERYONE works 4 days (paid for 5) + how to be more focused at work and present at home
Dr. Fionnuala Barton
The menopause medic and hormone health specialist
Episode: 134. COMEBACK - Dr Fionnuala Barton AKA Menopause Medic - from burnout in the NHS to job love as private hormone specialist
Maria Hvorostovsky
Executive headhunter who returned to work after major heart surgery
Independent headhunting practice
Episode: 133. COMEBACK – Maria Hvorostovsky – Headhunter – returning to work after heart surgery age 42 – energy management - designing your job - leadership longevity
Lou Khan
Client Planning Director at Nectar360
Nectar360
Episode: 132. COMEBACK - Lou Khan - Ecommerce Media Director - ambition after maternity leave - "why not me, today?" got me promoted
Katy Fridman
Founder of Flexible Working People, career platform for flexible work
Flexible Working People
Episode: 130. EXPERT - Katy Fridman - How to land a flexible/PT senior role + when in the process should you ask about flex/less than 5 days a week?
Donna Nichol
Owner, Chloe James Lifestyle
Chloe James Lifestyle
Episode: 128. COMEBACK - Donna Nichol - Leaders CAN take long holidays - trusting your team and building their self-trust before you go
Helen Rickards
Former head of culture and belonging at Allianz, now working at Lloyds of London
Lloyds of London / Allianz (former)
Episode: 126. COMEBACK - Helen Rickards - Allianz/Lloyds of London - springing forward from redundancy after 25 years - using LinkedIn effectively - networking - perimenopause

Host

Jessica Chivers
Host of Comeback Coach, Chartered Coaching Psychologist and executive coach

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Fantastic resource - highly recommend

    Outstanding content by coaching psychologist Jessica Chivers. I love her book, podcasts and newsletters and I look forward to new episodes! Have shared her work with my girlfriends over the years, it’s the best time you could spend on your development listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freda C
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fab friendly podcast

    I love Jessica’s podcast. Friendly, discerning, encouraging and approachable. A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzieW34
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A fantastic listen for working parents!

    I found Jessica’s podcasts whilst on maternity leave with my first born and have continued listening to them through my second maternity leave and beyond. They cover a wide range of topics facing working parents, offer reassurance, and practical ways to navigate challenges posed by being a working parent! I always recommend these podcasts to anyone I know going on maternity leave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WorkingmumHannah
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Always so juicy!

    Jessica is a fantastic voice in this space - clear, compassionate, and generous with her insight. She brings brilliant guests, but I particularly love her solo ‘Jessica’ episodes. Gold dust. I’d highly recommend this podcast to anyone trying to thrive at work while raising a family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Co-Po-Bo
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An invaluable resource

    I’d highly recommend this podcast. Not only is it incredibly powerful to hear the experiences of other women and feels like a big hug on a tough day, but the coaching episodes are like a free coaching session. I’ve been loving listening to them in the car when doing nursery drop off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luce Lambkin
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners describe the host as warm, insightful, and coach-like, with a knack for drawing practical nuggets from guests.
Coaching episodes feel like free coaching sessions and are highly practical for real-world application.
The show is praised for authenticity, supportive tone, and helpful strategies for returning to work and negotiating flexible arrangements.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#73
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#70
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#150
Ireland/Business/Careers

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136. Freewheeling with FT journo Emma Jacobs on sabbaticals, mandatory gender action plans for UK employers, empathetic bosses + LinkedIn’s algorithm
Q: Have you got a view on things that you think would make the biggest difference to attracting and retaining and fueling women's careers?
Jacobs says employers should avoid assumptions about employees' life phases, have proper conversations with them and offer opportunities to develop and learn new skills.
136. Freewheeling with FT journo Emma Jacobs on sabbaticals, mandatory gender action plans for UK employers, empathetic bosses + LinkedIn’s algorithm
Q: What would you say to someone who is wondering about taking a sabbatical, and any points you would offer to people about how to prep for one or how to come back from it?
Jacobs recommends knowing yourself and resisting the pressure to make the break productive. A sabbatical can create space to think, but the right activities depend on the person.
135. COMEBACK - Hazel Murrells - Tyler Grange - Maternity return to a firm where EVERYONE works 4 days (paid for 5) + how to be more focused at work and present at home
Q: Why did the business do the four-day week, and how has it affected employee engagement and retention?
Lucie says Tyler Grange joined the national trial in 2022 and continued after seeing higher productivity and happiness and lower fatigue. Retention had risen to just under 95% by May, though she cautions that the schedule alone may not explain the increase.
135. COMEBACK - Hazel Murrells - Tyler Grange - Maternity return to a firm where EVERYONE works 4 days (paid for 5) + how to be more focused at work and present at home
Q: What other things is Tyler Grange doing to make it as easy as possible for someone coming back to work and for their team?
Lucie describes gradual handovers, phased returns to client-facing work, parental support buddies, risk assessments for new and expectant parents, and regular catch-ups.
132. COMEBACK - Lou Khan - Ecommerce Media Director - ambition after maternity leave - "why not me, today?" got me promoted
Q: How did coaching influence her promotion and role change?
Coaching helped her identify strengths, expand strategic thinking about networks, and craft a compelling narrative for promotion, including how to present impact and readiness for a broader scope.

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This show centers on real-world comeback stories for professionals returning from maternity leave, extended breaks, or pivotal career moments. Episodes mix coaching conversations with practical guidance on negotiating flexible work, rebuilding confidence, and designing a sustainable, high-impact path back to leadership. A standout throughline is the emphasis on coaching as an organizational asset—showcasing how employers benefit from supportive pathways and how individuals can frame their value in business terms. Notable guests come from finance, tech, media, law, and retail, often sharing practical steps, templates, and mindset shifts to accelerate growth after a career pause.

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Recent guests on Comeback Coach include:

1. Emma Jacobs
2. Hazel Murrells
3. Lucie Waldron
4. Dr. Fionnuala Barton
5. Maria Hvorostovsky
6. Lou Khan
7. Katy Fridman
8. Donna Nichol

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