The April sponsor community roundtable, explored how maternity and paternity coaching can strengthen retention and support employees through key transition points, particularly within deal teams. Led by Helen Cowan of The Tall Wall, the session examined the impact of coaching on return-to-work outcomes, confidence, and career progression, alongside its role in equipping managers to have effective, empathetic conversations. Sponsors shared practical approaches to embedding coaching within firm culture to improve engagement and sustain gender diversity across senior talent pipelines.