Coachee Resources
We consistently have coachees asking for further resources and references in their feedback. In response to this we have put together the below list as a starting point for further reading and research.
These are some links and resources we think you may find useful, but please bear in mind we cannot be held responsible for the content on any of these pages, and that some of them may be specifically related to the UK.
Maternity Coachees
Maternity Legislation
- DirectGov Website : Advice & guidance on employment policy
- Working Families : Practical help & support for working parents
- Work Smart: Help for working people get the best out of the world of work
Government policy when being made redundant whilst on maternity leave
- Emplaw : Employment legislation
- Fawcett Society Fact Sheet
- DirectGov Website
Childcare
- DirectGov Website
- BBC Website
- Childcare Vouchers
- Accor Services : A tax efficient way of contributing to childcare. Accor is a payment organisation that will manage your payments directly to your childcare provider.
- Childcare Index : Directory of UK childcare providers
- Selecting a nursery : information put together by one of our coachees
- Nannyshare : find out about nannies and find a nanny/share
- Nannytax : information on employing and paying a nanny
- Paye for Nannies : A recommended payment service for Nannies (a more cost efficient alternative to Nanny Tax)
Flexible Working
Parenting
- The best friends guide to motherhood - Vicky Iovine
- How to be a happy mum - published by Netmums
- How to help children find the champion within themselves - David Hemery (2005), published by the BBC - A coaching approach for parents in recognising the potential in their children and helping children get the best out of themsevles
- Netmums
- National Childbirth Trust
- Parents Centre
Useful Organisations
- Citizens Advice Bureau : Advice Guide
New Fathers Resources
Paternity Legislation
- DirectGov : Paternity legislation in the workplace
- Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform : Policy on leave and pay for working fathers
- Guardian: Article on redundancy whilst on paternity leave
Parenting
- Baby Centre UK : information and support for new and expectant parents
- www.Dad.co.uk
- BBC Parenting Website
- Fatherhood Institute: the UK think-tank with research, legislation and news
Flexible Working
General Coachee Resources
Reducing Stress / Being Happier
- Being Happy - Andrew Mathews - a light, easy read
- Authentic Happiness – Dr Martin Seligman - weightier, more thorough
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey (1992) - A useful resource for living a fullfilling life both at work and personally
- Living your best life yet - Laura Berman Fortgang (2001) published by Thorsons - A great read and must have book for those wishing to exchange a stressful life into a rewarding one
- Excuse me your life is waiting - Lynn Grabhorn (2004) published by Hodder Mobius - An easy to read style to help you learn to tap into your feelings, be clear about what you want and to achieve your aspirations. Based on law of attraction.
- Turning 30 - Shelia Panchal & Ellen Jackson (2005) published by Piatkus - Although aimed at those turning 30, the practical and insightful tips are worth a read for any woman - full of humour and shared experiences.
Communication
- Difficult Conversations - Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Roger Fisher - Getting your message heard and how to say 'now' whilst still maintaining the relationship
Better Time / Workload Management
- Get everything done and still have time to play – Mark Forster
- Do it Tomorrow – Mark Forster
Career / Job hunting / Career changes / Changing roles
- What colour is your parachute? – Richard Nelson Bolles
- Take yourself to the Top - Laura Berman Fortgang (1998) published by Thorsons - Helps you to get focused, stay on track and achieve both personal and professional aspirations
Redundancy
- Real Help Now : Help for women affected by recession
Work-Life Balance
- Work Life Balance Centre
- CIPD : Makes a business case for work/life balance
Networking / Mentoring / Role Model Schemes
- Science Engineering & Technology
- Women for Boards - Mentoring Initiative
- Pharmaceuticals