Returning to work following a maternity leave can be a huge challenge for some women.

Whether returning to the same role or finding a different job, neither is easy, especially for someone who has also just become a mother.

To help women overcome these challenge Geraldine Gallagher and her company Inspire Coaching runs Maternity Coaching workshops and one on one sessions.

Geraldine spoke to Conall about the many challenges which a mother returning to work may face.

These included a variety of possible factors, from a loss of confidence to dealing with changes in their life and work environments.

Looking forward to speaking to @ConallOM on the Sunday business show this morning @SBSTodayfm #sbsteam #empoweringwomem #maternity #coaching pic.twitter.com/rouoqeJV4V

— InspireCoaching (@InspireCoachIE) April 29, 2018

She noted that her business is all about helping women with this transition and finding the a balanced harmony between work and life.

Geraldine's next event "Managing your Career, Motherhood and You" will be taking place at the Maldron Hotel, Newlands Cross on May 31st.

To find out more about the event and to book your tickets check out the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/managing-your-career-motherhood-and-you-tickets-45430573067

You can listen to the interview in full by pressing the 'play' button in the image above the headline. (or at the bottom of the page)