Becoming a parent, navigating parental leave and the return to work, finding ways to be truly present at work and with your family, or stepping into leadership - these are some of the most demanding chapters of working life, which deserve real, meaningful support.
I partner with working parents, leaders, and progressive organisations across New Zealand, supporting them with an approach that's practical, personal and built around what truly matters to them.
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With a background in People & Culture and psychology, professional coaching, strengths development and the lived experience of working parenthood, my work is grounded in real expertise and genuine passion for seeing working parents and their organisations thrive.
When parents thrive at work, everyone benefits
When a working parent feels genuinely supported, the impact reaches far beyond them. Their confidence and energy returns. Their family feels it. Their workplace benefits. The ripple effect of good support is far-reaching and very powerful.
Renewed confidence and clear direction
A family that experiences what thriving looks like
Boundaries that restore energy
More present at home, more focused at work
Engaged, energised and focused at work
Teams that keep their best people
Whether you're a working parent finding your footing, a leader growing into your role, or an organisation ready to better support your working parents, you're in the right place.
Working Parents
Parenthood changes everything, including your professional identity and sense of self. Coaching helps you find your footing again - confident, clear and in control of where you're headed.
Leaders
Find ways to grow, navigate through challenges or life transitions, improve performance and resilience
Job Seekers & Career Starters
Get support at the beginning of your career or during career transitions
Teams
Improve performance, collaboration, engagement and enjoyment of work
Support For Working Parents
Becoming a parent is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and challenging life events. It changes everything in the most unexpected ways - including how you show up at work, how you see yourself as an individual and what is important to you.
Many parents are suddenly able to juggle more tasks than ever before. Your skills haven’t disappeared. Your capability hasn’t gone anywhere. Yet the constant chaos and the shift in beliefs and values can change how you see yourself in professional settings. You are learning to set boundaries without putting your career growth at risk, managing energy while being pulled in every direction and navigating career decisions with new priorities you didn't need to consider before. Some parents may feel guilty about not being 'enough' at work or at home, and feel a loss of career and personal identity and confidence after parental leave. ​
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Through a strengths-based coaching approach, you reconnect with what truly energises you, rebuild your confidence and professional identity, and find a clear, actionable path forward - in your career, your family and as an individual.
Support for Employers
Working parents are among your most motivated and capable employees. They have often been with your organisation for a while, hold a wealth of institutional knowledge and have strong relationships with others in your team.
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Organisations that actively support their working parents don't just retain talent - they become employers of choice, with stronger gender balance, more engaged teams and cultures people are proud to be part of.
Supporting working parents is a strategic investment in the future of your business.
I partner with progressive organisations across New Zealand to provide specialist coaching for working parents, manager training and workshops, and support with family-friendly policy development - working alongside your People and Culture team at every stage of the working parent journey.
Tereza Tutko
My background in leading People & Culture initiatives in a corporate environment, combined with a Master's degree in Psychology, a professional coaching qualification and my own experience as a working parent, give me a unique understanding of what working parents need to thrive - and what organisations can do to become truly diverse, family-friendly workplaces.
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I bring genuine passion for making sure working parents and their organisations are both able to thrive.
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I meet you where you are, supporting you through a unique blend of scientific understanding, commercial experience and practical insight - wholeheartedly invested in your success.