Reviews & Testimonials
Our Impact
Maturn supports women and organizations at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. Our impact is helping bolster support systems for mothers at work, fostering greater career progression, leadership opportunities and systemic change.
Maternity Leave Program Participants
Our programs are making a difference for mothers, click to read.
My experience with Maturn’s maternity leave program and its diverse community of mothers impacted my first maternity leave profoundly.
A safe haven for mothers from all backgrounds to connect, share, and learn together, the weekly community calls are easily my favourite part of the Maturn program. Jen and Sonja have created a space for mothers to show up for each other, share vulnerably and evoke thoughtful discussions on all topics of the motherhood journey. Navigating my first maternity leave and the feelings I experienced being away from my career was met with compassion, unity and support from other mothers feeing the same. Holding space and hearing from other mothers and their lived experiences, both professional and personal, created a wealth of wisdom that undoubtedly helped shape who I am as a mother and as a leader returning to work!
The educational content in each module includes thought-provoking videos, guest speakers and mothers sharing their lived experiences, as well as useful tools and resources that are easily adapted to individual circumstances.
The Maturn program transformed my maternity leave experience and empowered me to embrace the journey – the beautiful, chaotic, heartfelt, and life-changing gift that is motherhood. It turned a time of uncertainty for me into a journey of growth, community, and self-discovery. For that, I am forever grateful.
Director, People & Culture, E-Comm 911
As a leader, I think it’s essential to make Maturn available for our team members and as a second time mom, I’ve found the experience profoundly valuable to me and my family. We all need a village to help raise these little humans and Maturn has been a much needed community for me during the ever changing experience that is motherhood.
Executive Director, Marketing, Destination Canada
Maturn’s content is phenomenal – from onset through to return to work. The ability to connect with other working moms, listen to presenters, and genuinely feel connected to a bigger community is both comforting and engaging. I have recommended Maturn to other HR professionals for their businesses and to any expecting Mom in my inner circle. This is the parental leave support I wish I would have had with my first baby! This program is what the market has been missing!
HR Business Partner, CWB
It’s hard to adequately express how much this Maturn program would have helped me during my first maternity leave. The space they provide for new, working mothers to hear, share, and normalize their experiences is profoundly beneficial in what can otherwise be a very lonely and isolating time in a woman’s life. Now, on my second maternity leave, I find their weekly sessions with expert speakers incredibly empowering and thought provoking; I walk away with new insights about myself and my own motherhood journey, and a powerful sense of community. Networks like this are invaluable to keeping mothers in the workforce.
Senior AVP, Canadian Western Bank
The Maturn maternity leave program provided me with insight, connection, confidence and community. The Maturn community established a sense of belonging and connection amongst other leaders and mothers. Although this was my second maternity / parental leave, the program had so much to offer and is very relevant and timely in terms of content, resources and supports.
Senior Strategic Advisor, BC Housing
After I had my third child I was given the opportunity to participate in Maturn on my third maternity leave. I was very impressed with the quality and relevancy of the content and caliber of the coaching and guest speakers. Maturn’s program enables moms to feel better equipped to manage their mental and emotional health and career journey which fosters greater confidence.
Confidence is a priceless benefit for any organization striving for gender equity by developing and supporting mother leaders. This leave I will be returning with the highest degree of mental strength directly linked to the education, coaching and community that Maturn has provided. I believe this translates to higher confidence and ultimately stronger leadership at work.
Sales & Marketing Executive, Telecom
Motherhood Leadership Coaching Program
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I loved the Motherhood Leadership Coaching program! The program was such a positive influence in my life as I navigated returning to the workforce after maternity leave. It allowed me to feel that I wasn’t alone in my struggles with work-life balance and that other women had very similar experiences to my own. It allowed me to feel confident in my workplace and in not only my abilities as a leader but also in the value that motherhood has added to my leadership skills. The program allowed me to see positive examples of other women who were excelling at both motherhood and their careers which can be difficult to find in many corporate settings. Maturn is proof that you can have it all, you can be an amazing, supportive, involved mother and also conquer your career goals and ambitions. I would recommend the program to all mothers regardless of their position in their motherhood journey – new moms and seasoned moms could all benefit from this program!
Senior Manager, KPMG
The Maturn Motherhood Leadership program has truly transformed my life in remarkable ways. It has provided me with a rare space to examine both my personal and professional spheres in a comprehensive manner. Through this program, I have been empowered to implement positive changes that have significantly enhanced the quality of my life. Moreover, the opportunity to connect with fellow mothers has been invaluable, fostering deep relationships and a sense of solidarity. What sets this program apart is the unwavering support it offers to mothers. It places mothers at the forefront, acknowledging the unique challenges they face in balancing career aspirations with personal responsibilities. With Maturn,, I no longer feel compelled to make sacrifices between my professional endeavors and my role as a mother. Instead, I am able to seamlessly integrate both facets of my life, allowing me to pursue my passion for patient care with unwavering dedication and fulfillment.
Talent Acquisition Advisor, PHSA
Returning to work as a new mother was more challenging than I had expected. My confidence as a professional was diminished, and I was exhausted from the effort of trying to show up at work as if I had no competing responsibilities in life. The Motherhood Leadership Coaching program showed me how common this experience is, and helped me reframe what success looks like. This program gave me the confidence to apply for a major promotion just 3 months after returning to work, and I got it! Now I have an incredible opportunity to practice the skills that Maturn has provided me with, for the benefit of myself, my family, and my team at work.
Project Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
The Motherhood Leadership Coaching Program was everything, I didn’t know I needed. In truth, as a new mother, you try to juggle it all, be it all and have it all. This course reminds you of the importance of stepping up for yourself. Once eager to say yes and be everything to everyone; this course has levelled me up as a mother and made me an even better leader in the workplace. I feel motivated to carry the torch to all the other mothers I work with; share the learnings, have the meaningful conversations and continue to silence my inner critic.
Event Manager, Destination Canada
The Motherhood Leadership Coaching Program is something I never knew I needed. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the program and connected with so many other working moms. The balance (and struggles) of these roles is something that only another working mother will understand, so the forum was a place for me to both share and also listen and learn. I appreciated the safe space that Jen and Sonja created as it allowed all participants to be vulnerable and open about our own experiences. The program allowed me to do a lot of reflection into who I was and how that identity has shifted now that I am mother, anchored by my core values and personal mission. It’s helped me become more intentional with how I want to live, and what kind of mother and leader I strive to be.
The topics covered through the program are ones that I don’t often get to talk to others about, although many are the very existence of challenges and struggles in motherhood that I have faced so I appreciated the dialogue and real talk that we engaged in. It was a breath of fresh air. And I now have the tools and frameworks to support important conversations and create alignment and harmony in parenting as a team with my partner. I’ve learned more about myself and the areas I need to work on to become better for my organization, kids, partner and family.
For me, the time with Jen, Sonja and other mothers was invaluable and I am leaving the program with a heightened sense of self-awareness, more confidence, a deeper love for my family and a desire to bring more joy into parenting and ditch the unnecessary pressures and stress that used to bother or impact me.
Thank you to Jen and Sonja for supporting working mamas and leading with grace every step of the way. The world needs more leaders like you!
Senior Communications Specialist, BC Housing
The Shift Program
Hear from women who have participated in The Shift program. Click here to read.
The Shift has been an amazing program to be part of. It has given me many tools to help me navigate menopause and make life better for myself. Empowering me to feel stronger and more able to cope with what I am experiencing, and to talk about it. I highly recommend this program to all women!
CFO, Canuck Place
Taking this program was honestly one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time. It was the kind of environment where you could speak openly about what you’re going through without feeling judged or rushed. That alone meant so much.
I also really loved the toolkits they shared each week. They weren’t just handouts, they were practical, thoughtful guides that helped me make sense of what I was experiencing. I still go back to them, and they’ve given me something solid to build on even after the sessions ended.
What surprised me most was how quickly I connected with the other women in the group. Hearing their stories, and being able to share so openly, was incredibly grounding. These are talented, capable, impressive women, and realizing that they’re navigating the same things I am was surprisingly comforting. It took away so much of the “is it just me?” feeling that can creep in during this stage of life. Instead of feeling like an imposter, I felt understood and part of something real. We were all figuring it out together, and there was so much strength in that. This program has been a gift, thank you.
Group Vice-President, Alive Publishing Group
I used to feel overwhelmed by perimenopause – it was one more thing I was supposed to try to figure out and didn’t really know where to start. Taking part in The Shift was amazing. There was so much valuable learning about the physical, emotional, and social impacts of perimenopause. The Shift’s well-paced and approachable 4-month “sprint” of sessions has given me knowledge and tools that are already helping me navigate this time in my life with more confidence and agency. I can guarantee that if it weren’t for The Shift, “sort out that perimenopause thing” would still be on my to-do list a year from now!
Project Manager, Canuck Place
Organizations Supporting Maturn
Our work is championed and supported by progressive and inclusive employers
We know that when mothers thrive, their children thrive, and ultimately benefits to their work life follows through. It is crucial for organizations, such as Destination Canada to support employee wellbeing by giving access to resources and programs such as Maturn. Not only does it mean returning to work is a more positive experience for the families, but it is also a win for the organization to have employees that feel they are truly seen and valued. The tourism sector is powered by people, and so supporting our workforce through life transitions ensures their continued success in the roles they play in our communities.
CEO, Destination Canada
Collaborating with Maturn was a resounding yes for MineSense. We wholeheartedly embrace the concept of belonging, fostering an environment where we can flourish as complete individuals. Recognizing the distinct hurdles that mothers encounter in the workplace, we are committed to providing dedicated support. Our goal? To retain and empower exceptionally talented women, who contribute immeasurable value.
Chief People Officer, MineSense Technologies Ltd.
Investing in the leadership of mothers is not just a business strategy; it’s a moral imperative. Mothers bring unparalleled resilience, adaptability, and empathy to the workplace. When we empower and support them, we’re not only fostering a more inclusive and compassionate work environment, but we’re also unlocking the full potential of our organization. It’s part of the reason why we are thrilled to partner with Maturn and bring their programs to both our mothers and our leaders.
Regional Managing Partner, BC Advisory, MNP
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is proud to partner with Maturn to support team members on maternity leave, returning, or balancing the caregiving requirements of motherhood, while maintaining a fulfilling, busy career in the health care not-for-profit sector. We are grateful for the support we can provide team members through Maturn. This initiative fosters their talents and skills to continue to support children and families on the Canuck Place program facing unimaginable circumstances.
CEO, Canuck Place
At Concert Properties, we are committed to supporting mothers who are navigating through a big life change to and from maternity leave. It’s one of the reasons we are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Maturn. Through their maternity leave program and ‘Supporting Mothers, Advancing Equity’ People Leaders Workshop we aim to advance greater equity and inclusion for mothers and leaders. Putting people first is at the heart of Concert Properties’ story and we believe investing in these two offerings will collectively benefit us as leaders in our communities and in our business.
Senior Vice President, People Experience, Concert Properties
This program is the right thing to do, not just for mothers, but also for SAP’s overall success as a company. We win as an organization when we support mothers experiencing this major life change during their career. Until now, this journey has primarily been expected for mothers to figure out maternity leave on their own, and our founding partnership on this first-of-its-kind offering in Canada, is going to change that. I firmly believe we are starting a movement for other companies to follow.
Head of Human Resources, North America, SAP Canada
No one can prepare you for the huge internal shift that happens when you become a parent. Supporting our staff financially during their parental leave has always been a priority to us, but the return to work can also be a stressful and emotionally overwhelming experience. We want to make sure the transition back into the workforce is as seamless and flexible as possible.
Chief Equity and People Officer, Vancity
At CG, our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to ensuring our workforce feels supported and valued throughout important life moments like becoming a parent. We know that while this transformational journey is exciting and rewarding it can also feel daunting to navigate parental leave and the return to work. We are thrilled to be partnering with Maturn in offering their innovative program to help women thrive both professionally and personally. This commitment ties into Canaccord Genuity’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion objectives to attract, develop, and retain team members who are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and realize their full potential for excellence.
Chief People Officer, Canaccord Genuity Group
Shaw is excited to be piloting the Maturn program for mothers transitioning to maternity leave. Given the hurdles and barriers mothers face, we know companies need to better support mothers and build cultures that encourage them to grow as leaders. From preparing mothers in the lead-up to maternity leave, while they are on leave and then in the return to work, we understand this is a pivotal time in a woman’s life and that support can help ease the transitions. That is why Shaw is proud to partner with Maturn and are an organization dedicated to fostering gender equity at work.
Director, Diversity, Inclusion and People Insights, Shaw
Becoming a mother should not be or feel like a penalty to your career and well being, and it does for too many. We have the power to change that, and now thanks to Maturn we also have important tools.
At FCM we recognize that supporting our staff through this transition is not only the right thing to do to advance equity, it’s also a smart business decision. People who are supported and given the tools to thrive during their parenthood journey are going to be more empowered upon their return – that’s a win for everyone.
CEO, FCM
At Arc’teryx we believe in creating a space where people can bring their whole selves to work. That means creating the time and resources for transition through maternity leave. It’s beneficial for all of our people, not just parents, and even positively impacts our brand. We know that with support, flexibility, and empathy, the motherhood journey is one of the most valuable leadership experiences.
Senior Manager, People and Culture, Arc’Teryx
Novo Nordisk recognizes that our people are the heartbeat of our company and make the difference in ensuring we deliver the very best for our patients. We are constantly revisiting our people programs to ensure it is sustainable and able support our employees in their work and life. We are thrilled to be piloting the Maturn program to support new mothers through the exciting life moment of becoming a parent and providing support before, during and the transition back after maternity leave. This program is available because of the voices of our employees – who requested this support! This commitment aligns with our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging vision of creating a rich and equitable community of belonging where our people are valued for the diversity they bring and empowered to be who they are and who they aspire to be.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Novo Nordisk Canada
Beedie is pleased to be one of the first Real Estate Developers in Canada to invest in Maturn. Supporting mothers who work at Beedie through their maternity leave transition, the return to work, and in their early years of motherhood is a way we create more equity and inclusion within our organization. Supporting mothers who are growing their careers and their families is not only an economic imperative, it’s the right thing to do.
President, Beedie
