Raising & Rising Leadership Retreat

A luxury one-day leadership career retreat for high-performing professional women with children (0-18) who are on succession plans for Head of Department, Director, Managing Director, or Partner roles in law, finance, tech, media and professional services. The day plus two follow-up sessions are designed to provide the protected headspace, peer support and strategies that ambitious women need to confidently navigate the next step in their careers without sacrificing family life or personal wellbeing.

The Experience 

Monday 9th February 2026 9am - 5pm with follow-up sessions via Zoom on 2nd March and 27th March 2026.

A fully catered luxury retreat in central London combining reflective exercises, analytical frameworks, facilitated group coaching, and practical strategies delivered by chartered psychologist and executive coach, Jessica Chivers, and parenting expert, coach and author, Anita Cleare. 

Expect:

• Space away from daily pressures to think deeply about your next move.
• Guided exploration of personal and professional blockers to progression.
• Practical tools for managing ambition alongside parenting demands.
• Strategies for building influence, confidence, and resilience in leadership.
• Inspiration and support from two leading experts and a cohort of peers.

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Four further hours of group coaching:

Follow-Up Session 2nd March 2026 - 2 hour group session to consolidate insights and track progress against goals.X

Follow-Up Session 27th March 2026 - 2 hour group session to sustain momentum, provide accountability and plan next steps.

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Event Outcomes

For organisations

• Retain and accelerate your top female talent at a critical career juncture.
• Equip future leaders to step into senior roles with clarity, energy, and conviction.
• Support diversity, equality and inclusion strategies by investing in women leaders with children.
• Demonstrate a tangible commitment to employee wellbeing and sustainable career progression.

For participants

• Gain protected headspace to reflect on what career progression really means to you.
• Honestly explore the barriers (internal and external) holding you back and how to overcome them.
• Discover practical, research-based strategies for thriving in both your professional and family roles.
• Leave energised with a clear career decision and concrete action plan.
• Connect with a select group of women who understand your challenges and aspirations.

Business ROI

• Retention of high-value talent at a point when many women hesitate or exit.
• Accelerated leadership pipeline, ensuring readiness for Director/MD/Partner roles.
• Strengthened diversity in senior leadership, aligning with DEI and ESG commitments.
• Sustained performance and wellbeing, reducing burnout and attrition risk.
• Employer brand enhancement, demonstrating tangible investment in women leaders with families.

A taste of L'Oscar

L'Oscar is a top-rated boutique hotel close to Covent Garden with a team who truly know how to take care of guests. It's an architectural marvel with a warm, luxurious feel which we feel is perfect for the work we will do together. We have a large room where we'll spend the morning and afternoon and move to the restaurant for a change of scene and delicious lunch. At the end of the day there's an option to stay and carry on the conversation with a cocktail in the bar.

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Who is this event for?

• Senior professional working mothers who have been identified in succession plans as future leaders.
• Ambitious, high-performing women with children who are questioning whether, when, or how to make the next career step.
  
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Who should NOT attend?

• Women who feel satisfied continuing to work at their current level for the next 2-3 years.
• Women who are completely clear on their next career steps, have a fully planned pathway and are free from doubt about how to make it work with family life.
  
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Staying overnight at L'Oscar

We have negotiated a special rate for stays on Sunday 8th February for Raising & Rising participants. Please let us know if you would like more details when you book. 

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Payment

If you are unable to pay by card and need us to invoice your organisation, please e-mail jc@talentkeepers.co.uk. Payment must be received by Monday 1st December to access the early bird offer. Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend we may be able to welcome one of your colleagues in your place. 

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Questions?

Be in touch with Jessica jc@talentkeepers.co.uk or Anita anita@positiveparentingproject.co.uk.