At Oletta, we help ambitious parents – and the organizations who employ them – thrive through tailored coaching programs for every stage of parenthood.

We’re here to make the adventure of being a parent a bit easier and a lot more supported. Whether you’re just starting to think about parenthood, or you’re already navigating its challenges and joys, we are here to offer support on your way. Through our individual coaching program, we help you manage the big changes and little details that come with being a parent and navigating a career. It’s all about giving you the tools and confidence you need to make this journey your own, and in turn, be the role model you want to be for your children and as a leader in your workplace.

We don’t stop with individual support; we also work with organizations that understand the value parents bring and aim to retain and promote them. Our goal is to help create workplaces where becoming a parent is not seen as a setback but as a valuable part of life, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Because we believe in making a bigger impact, we’re also committed to advocating for better support for parents everywhere. So, join us as we work to make parenthood something to celebrate and support, every step of the way.

Meet Claudia Timmermans

I am committed to living life with intent, always questioning the status quo. My passion for advocating and providing support to (expectant) parents is driven by my own experiences and reinforced by data indicating the challenges parents encounter. Change has played a big part in both my personal and professional life. I have learned to embrace change as an opportunity for growth, a chance to gain valuable perspectives, and to be compassionate. This mindset is central to my approach when working with clients.

Data on Parenting and Work

62% of parents say being a parent has been at least somewhat harder than they expected, with 26% saying it’s been a lot harder

Survey of U.S. parents conducted Sept. 20-Oct. 2, 2022. “Parenting in America Today”. Pew Research Center.

73% of employees reported having a caregiving responsibility

Fuller, J., and Raman, M., (December 2019). The Caring Company. Published by Harvard Business School

85% of women want flexible, family-friendly workplaces

US – The State of Invisibility 2023, Peanut

Our Services

INDIVIDUAL COACHING

Our one-on-one coaching program is designed to create a confidential space where you are able to dream out loud, while setting achievable professional and personal goals that align with family life.

COACHING WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Our corporate coaching programs are designed to guide your employees through the major transition of becoming a parent and beyond.

Speaking & Workshops

Oletta offers speaking engagements and workshops. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate and design programs that fit your needs.

Being a mother made me a better professional, because coming home every night to my girls reminded me what I was working for. And being a professional made me a better mother, because by pursuing my dreams, I was modeling for my girls how to pursue their dreams.

In my career, there’s many things I’ve won, and many things I’ve achieved, but for me, my greatest achievement is my children and my family.

I had to confront my own stereotype of what a successful career looked like, what a successful professional looked like, and realize that success could mean being a good mother and a professional.

To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.

We should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers.