Career Returners

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Career Returners is a purpose-led community, coaching and consulting organisation which enables returning professionals to get back to fulfilling work and thrive after a career break. Are you a professional woman who has taken a long career break and is now ready to get back to work? Join our Women Returners community to benefit from our expertise in enabling mid-career professionals to restart th

eir careers. We provide advice, information and personal coaching support to help you to get back into a fulfilling role that fits with your life. We have many inspiring stories to share, from women returners who have reignited their previous careers to those who have taken an exciting new path after their break.

✨Live panel event!"How do I explain my career break?""Will employers take me seriously?""Where do I even start?"If you'v...
20/08/2026

✨Live panel event!

"How do I explain my career break?"
"Will employers take me seriously?"
"Where do I even start?"

If you've asked yourself these questions, this event is for you.

Join Liz Mearns, Deputy Head of Coaching, in conversation with three former Accelerator Programme participants who have successfully returned to work after career breaks ranging from 2 to 14 years.

Having returned to careers across accountancy, finance and technology, they'll share the realities of returning to work, what helped them rebuild confidence and how the Career Returners Accelerator Programme supported their journey.

You'll leave with practical insights, fresh motivation and reassurance that a successful return is possible.

📅 Thursday 3 September, 10:30 to 11:30am (UK time)
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend - link in comments

⏰ 2 days to go!The Early Bird rate for our Return to Work Accelerator - Autumn Cohort 2026 closes in just 2 days.If you'...
29/07/2026

⏰ 2 days to go!

The Early Bird rate for our Return to Work Accelerator - Autumn Cohort 2026 closes in just 2 days.

If you're returning to work after a career break and want practical support, renewed confidence, and a clear action plan, this programme is for you.

💬 "It helped me regain confidence in my skills and what I have to offer after a career break."

✨ CV & LinkedIn support
✨ Confidence-building tools
✨ Expert guidance
✨ Supportive community

🚨 Early Bird ends soon (Friday!)
🔗 Link in comments to join now - just £115 for 8 hours of live expert coaching. Don’t miss it!

23/07/2026

Could you be our next return-to-work success story?

Meet Angela.

After a successful career as a Chartered Accountant and senior leader in the life sciences sector, Angela took what she expected to be a short career break to focus on her family.

Ten years later, when she was ready to return, she faced many of the challenges familiar to returners: reduced confidence, changing recruitment practices, and uncertainty about how to position herself in the market.

The Career Returners Accelerator Programme helped her rediscover her professional value, update her CV and LinkedIn profile, expand her network, and approach her job search with renewed confidence.

As a result, she:

✅ Successfully returned to work as a Group Accountant
✅ Quickly made a strong impact in her new organisation

Angela’s story is proof that a career break doesn’t mean your career is over.

If you’re ready to restart your career this autumn, we’d love to support you too.

🍂 Join our Autumn Accelerator Cohort

⏰ Early Bird rate available until 31 July - just £115 for 8 hours of live expert coaching!

🔗 Secure your place today and take the next step in your return-to-work journey.

Congratulations to ‘Return Journey’ by Julianne Miles reaching the shortlist for the Business Book Awards 2026 in partne...
21/07/2026

Congratulations to ‘Return Journey’ by Julianne Miles reaching the shortlist for the Business Book Awards 2026 in partnership with Pathway Group.

Returning to work after a career break, for childcare, eldercare, health or other reasons can feel daunting and overwhelming. But you don’t have to find your way back alone!

In Return Journey, our co-founder Julianne, world renowned return to work expert, Chartered Psychologist, and a successful returner herself, offers a psychology-led, step by step guide for any professional looking to get back to work.

Alongside practical advice, coaching exercises and real life case studies, Julianne proposes that returning to work is not about hiding your career break or struggling to catch up. It’s about properly valuing your wealth of skills and experience, taking control of your story, and coming back stronger than before.

17/07/2026

Your return-to-work success won't happen by waiting for the perfect moment, or relentlessly applying and feeling despondent when you don’t hear back. It happens when you take focused action with the right coaching support 💪

This autumn, our Return to Work Accelerator Programme is designed to help you move forward with confidence and momentum.

✅ A CV that clearly showcases your value
✅ A stronger LinkedIn profile that gets noticed
✅ Interview preparation that builds confidence and credibility
✅ A focused job-search strategy that turns effort into results

If you're ready to stop wondering whether you can return and start building a clear path to how, this is your moment.

The Accelerator Programme is here. The next step is yours. Link in comments to Accelerate 🚀

Ps: Our Early Bird rate closes soon! Don’t miss out 🐦‍⬛

You got the job. Now let's make sure you thrive in it! 🌟Returning to work after a career break is a huge achievement, bu...
16/07/2026

You got the job. Now let's make sure you thrive in it! 🌟

Returning to work after a career break is a huge achievement, but for many professionals, the first few months back can feel unexpectedly challenging.

You may be...

🔹 Wondering if you're still as capable as before
🔹 Holding back in meetings or second-guessing your decisions
🔹 Struggling to rebuild confidence and credibility
🔹 Feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to new routines and expectations

These feelings are completely normal, and the right support at the right time can make all the difference 💪

That's why we've created our Digital Coaching Programme - an affordable, practical way to have expert return-to-work coaching in your pocket throughout the key stages of your transition back to work.

Led by experienced Return-to-Work Coaches Karen Danker and Liz Mearns, the programme provides:

✅ Bite-sized video coaching you can access anytime via web or app
✅ Practical tools and exercises you can apply immediately
✅ Guided reflection to help track progress and build confidence
✅ Monthly content aligned to the real challenges of returning to work

Designed by experts who understand the return-to-work journey, this programme gives you the confidence, support and strategies to succeed - not just survive - in your first months back.

✨ Because securing the role is just the beginning. Let's help you flourish in it 🤩

🔗 Find out more via the link in the comments below

Your career comeback starts with one decision 💥If you’re ready to return to work after a career break, this is your sign...
14/07/2026

Your career comeback starts with one decision 💥

If you’re ready to return to work after a career break, this is your sign to go for it. This is what current participants are saying about our Return to Work Accelerator!

Gain expert guidance, practical tools, and the confidence to take your next step. Live coaching and support with our experienced return to work coaching team 💪

🔥 Early bird pricing ends at the end of the month!

NEW: UK (Manchester or Inverness). Relaunch@Capgemini Returner Programme 2026. 6-month returnship. Starts 26 October. Ap...
14/07/2026

NEW: UK (Manchester or Inverness). Relaunch@Capgemini Returner Programme 2026. 6-month returnship. Starts 26 October. Apply by 14 August.

This 6-month paid programme offers a supported route back into a permanent role, with tailored coaching, mentoring, and access to a thriving returner community. You’ll work on real projects, contributing to meaningful work that shapes the future of technology and business.

They’re currently seeking returners with previous experience in one of the following roles:
- Change Management
- Knowledge Management
- Incident Management

👉To find out more and apply, click the link in the Comments below.

07/07/2026

What are our current Return-to-Work Accelerator participants gaining from the programme?

✨ More confidence
✨ A clearer direction
✨ Motivation and momentum
✨ Practical tools and strategies
✨ Support from people who understand the return-to-work journey
✨ A community of like-minded returners

Their responses remind us that returning to work is about so much more than job searching. It's about rebuilding confidence, gaining clarity and taking meaningful steps towards your next role.

🚀 Ready to move from thinking about returning to work to actively making it happen?

The Autumn Return-to-Work Accelerator cohort is now open for enrolment

⏰ Early bird pricing closes on 31 July - secure your place now and invest in your career comeback

🔗 Find out more via the link in the comments below 👇

📣 Ready to return to work after a career break? We are back in the Autumn with our signature Return to Work Accelerator ...
02/07/2026

📣 Ready to return to work after a career break? We are back in the Autumn with our signature Return to Work Accelerator programme.

The Accelerator is an expert-led online group coaching programme designed to help you return to fulfilling work with confidence. Here's what to expect:

✅ 8 hours of expert coaching delivered through 4 live, interactive workshops, plus practical exercises and tailored resources
✅ Rebuild your professional confidence, identify your transferable skills, enhance your CV, optimise your LinkedIn profile and prepare for interview success - all with that all-important 'return to work' focus.
✅ Learn how to use AI as a powerful return-to-work tool to research roles, refine applications and showcase your experience more effectively.
✅ Join a supportive cohort of fellow returners, with dedicated peer support and ongoing access to our Community Hub

🚀 Applications are now open for our Autumn 2026 cohort.

💷 Early Bird rate: £115 (usually £150) - secure your place now and save

👉 Apply now via the link in comments

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