For employers
Are you working to build a culture where dads feel proud to parent out loud?
Do you want to do more to support the mental health and wellbeing of your male colleagues?
Are you trying to create more open conversations about masculinity, recruit more male allies, and engage more men in your gender equality and DEI work?
If the answer is yes to any of these, we can help.
At Parenting Out Loud, we work with organisations that want to create real, lasting culture change. Our work is about challenging outdated ideas around gender and caregiving, opening up honest conversations and connections and helping DEI, HR and staff networks to implement inclusion strategies that work.
We’ve helped organisations launch and grow staff parenting and gender networks, supported companies to redesign and introduce enhanced paternity and parental leave policies and worked with employers to create external campaigns that visibly support working dads. We’ve helped establish male allies networks, supported leadership teams to change behaviours and role-model parenting out loud, and engaged more men in meaningful conversations about gender equality. Across all of this, our aim has been to help shift, and ultimately revolutionise, how working fatherhood is understood and talked about, inside organisations and beyond.
Our sessions and programmes are led by some of the UK’s leading speakers and thought leaders on gender equality, fatherhood, mental health and inclusive leadership. We offer both standalone sessions and longer-term programmes, working with DEI teams, HR leaders, staff networks and leadership teams through workshops, webinars, keynotes, men’s listening sessions and senior leader roundtables.
Everything we deliver is emotive, raw and highly interactive. Our work is grounded in real lived experience, alongside the latest research, data and best practice, and is designed to create momentum, not just moments.
We have years of working with large, complex organisations and come with vast experience of managing culture change. We take the time to understand your organisation’s challenges and tailor our work to help you achieve your objectives. Whether that’s breaking down gendered parenting norms, supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing, engaging more men in your DEI and gender equality work, embedding allyship into your culture, or helping senior leaders show up differently, we’re here to support you.
Our workshops, webinars and keynotes
Parenting out loud: supporting working fathers for wellbeing and gender equality Workshop
Parenting out loud: supporting working fathers for wellbeing and gender equality This powerful and...
The truth about men’s mental health and what we can all do to help
The truth about dad’s and men’s mental health and what we can all do to help This raw, emotive,...
On the same side – how equal parenting can save the world
In this theatrical and interactive workshop, Joeli Brearley and Elliott Rae explore equal...
Dads Do Hair: a haircare workshop for dads
‘Dads Do Hair: a haircare workshop for dads’ and ‘Roots & Bonds: a haircare workshop for...
Redefining male allyship: the role of men in gender equality
Redefining male allyship: the role of men in gender equality This new workshop/keynote looks to...
What it means to be a man in 2026: allyship, equality & masculinity Workshop
What it means to be a man in 2026: allyship, equality & masculinity This interactive webinar...
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The Parenting Out Loud Culture Change Programme
The Parenting Out Loud culture change programme helps organisations turn supportive policies into everyday practice, creating workplace cultures where dads can be open about caring responsibilities without fear of negative consequences.
The programme is built around four core pillars, giving organisations a clear, flexible framework for change. You can work across all four pillars or focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact, depending on your priorities and starting point.
We work with people at every level of your organisation, from senior leaders and managers to new dads and staff networks. This helps to ensure expectations are clear, behaviours are modelled and support is consistent. Leaders play a critical role in setting the tone, so we help them understand how care, flexibility and progression show up in practice, not just on paper.
At key moments, such as becoming a parent, we support dads to navigate work, wellbeing and family life with confidence. We also help organisations build and sustain parents’ or dads’ networks that provide peer support and embed culture change over time.
Whether delivered as a complete programme or a targeted intervention, the aim is the same: to normalise Parenting Out Loud at work, strengthen retention and engagement, and build a culture that reflects the reality of modern parenting.
The Men’s Health & Allyship Engagement Programme
The Men’s Health & Allyship Engagement Programme helps organisations turn good intentions into everyday behaviours — creating workplace cultures where men can prioritise their health, speak openly about challenges, and actively support gender equity without stigma or career risk.
The programme is built around four core pillars including listening sessions, senior leadership roundtables, organisation wide workshops and support to form a men’s network which gives organisations a clear, flexible framework for meaningful cultural change. You can work across all four pillars or focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact, depending on your priorities and starting point.
We work with people at every level of your organisation — from senior leaders and line managers to emerging male talent and employee networks. This ensures expectations are clear, behaviours are modelled and support is consistent. Leaders play a critical role in setting the tone, so we help them understand how vulnerability, wellbeing, flexibility and allyship show up in practice — not just in policy statements.
At key moments — such as becoming a parent, experiencing burnout, navigating menopause as a partner, facing redundancy, or managing mental health challenges — we support men to engage proactively with their wellbeing and relationships. We also help organisations build and sustain men’s networks and allyship communities that create safe spaces for dialogue while reinforcing accountability and action.
Whether delivered as a complete programme or a targeted intervention, the aim is the same: to normalise conversations around men’s health, redefine strength in leadership, increase psychological safety, strengthen retention and engagement, and build a culture where men are active allies in creating equitable workplaces.
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What employers say
We partner with organisations who are serious about supporting working dads and building more inclusive workplace cultures. Here’s what they’ve shared about their experience of working with Parenting Out Loud.
We booked Elliott to speak with our Women’s network about ‘Equal Allies’ in support of International Men’s Day. Elliott is an incredible speaker and the event was superb. He made himself available to ensure the content was tailored to our needs and to flex around the constraints we had in place. Elliott is personable, knowledgeable, a brilliant speaker and we would highly recommend him.
Women’s Network JP Morgan
Working with Elliott has been a fantastic experience for us. We were convinced that our colleagues would benefit from Elliott’s uplifting spirit as well as his first-hand experiences which he presented in brutal yet very approachable ways. And we weren’t wrong: People loved him!
Elliott was prompt, quick and always prepared for our planning sessions which made our work very enjoyable and easy. I can only recommend working with him!
Andy
Mental Health Lead at Commerzbank
Elliott delivered a fantastic talk on masculinity, equality & allyship for the Telegraph Media Group. He presented complex content in a very straightforward and accessible way, adding a deeply personal angle to the many topics covered. We received fantastic feedback with many people praising how passionately he spoke about so many important topics which have not been discussed in the workplace before.
Sarah
Head of Engagement & Inclusion
Telegraph Media Group
This is the second time Elliott has visited Clifford Chance, and we hope he will return. His first session started an important ongoing conversation about fatherhood, contributing to wider discussions on how the firm can support gender parity. His visit also supported the creation of our Male Allies programme and Dads’ Group, both of which continue to grow.
On his return, Elliott brought his Parenting Out Loud spirit to Clifford Chance. His friendly and positive style encouraged participation and engagement, and the insightful and practical content of the session was excellent. It was eye-opening, with facts and relatable stories that highlighted the importance of the subject and offered practical steps to take this forward.
Drew
Partner, Clifford Change
Elliott was a guest presenter at a diversity event aimed at supporting working fathers, inspired by International Men’s Day, covering how fatherhood has changed through the generations, challenges working dads face, how to breakdown gendered parenting roles and normalise equal parenting. The session was fantastic and feedback from all who attended was overwhelmingly positive.
I cannot speak highly enough of Elliott, he is engaging, impactful and interesting with a perfect balance of humour, besides all that he is a very nice guy! The preparation and dedication he put into his work is clear to see from the output and his passion shines through which is infectious for all. From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with Elliott and I would be very happy to engage him again in the future.
Working Families Network, Deloitte
In the past 15 years I’ve worked with so many external speakers however Elliott’s ability to capture the audience’s attention, his authenticity, enthusiasm, and knowledge on the subject were unique.
As the demand to break the stigma around mental health and equal parenting increases, experts like Elliott, who can provide terrific content, will remain in high demand. We wouldn’t hesitate to request his participation at future events. Highly recommended!
Dr. Alaettin Carikci
Head of D&I, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) NHS Foundation Trust
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Why Parenting Out Loud matters for organisations
Parenting Out Loud is when dads are loud and proud about their caring responsibilities at work. It supports them to be equal parents at home, and it is a revolution for working dads.
It’s transformational. A clear step change from what previous generations were able, or allowed, to do. A redefinition of what it means to be a man and a dad.
Parenting Out Loud is dads taking the full parental leave available, requesting flexible working for childcare, putting school pick-ups into shared calendars, leaving loudly at 3pm for the school run, and being honest about working from home when a child is sick. It’s visible. It’s intentional. And it challenges the unspoken rules of work.
Tackling the motherhood penalty and unlocking women’s progression
Parenting Out Loud is also one of the most effective — and overlooked — drivers of workplace gender equality. Around 80% of the gender pay gap is driven by the motherhood penalty, not unequal pay for the same role. Each year, an estimated 74,000 women lose their jobs due to maternity discrimination, and many more see their careers stall.
This creates a well-known bottleneck: women enter the workforce in equal or greater numbers than men, yet remain significantly underrepresented at senior leadership level. Caregiving is still treated as a women’s issue — and until that changes, progression won’t.
When dads take parental leave, work flexibly and are open about care, caregiving becomes shared and visible. Women are more likely to return to work, stay in work and progress — and organisations retain experienced talent instead of losing women at the mid-career stage.
Improving retention and reducing costly churn
This shift has a direct impact on retention. 55% of working parents say they would leave their current job for better flexibility, and replacing an experienced manager costs around £19,000, before lost productivity and knowledge are factored in.
Yet while 74% of working fathers want to be equal parents, many still expect a negative reaction at work, and 50% feel nervous asking for flexibility or time away for childcare. Parenting Out Loud cultures close the gap between policy and practice — keeping people engaged through demanding life stages rather than pushing them out.
Supporting men’s wellbeing and mental health
Parenting Out Loud also improves men’s wellbeing. Research consistently shows that men who are more engaged in day-to-day caregiving report better mental health, stronger relationships and higher life satisfaction. Normalising care at work reduces silent stress, role conflict and burnout — particularly for new and working fathers navigating pressure to be both “ideal workers” and involved parents.
When organisations make space for men to talk openly about care, they support wellbeing early — rather than responding later to disengagement, absence or mental health crises.
Engaging men as allies in gender equality
Gender equality efforts are more successful when men are actively involved — not as spectators, but as allies. Parenting Out Loud provides a practical entry point for men into gender equality conversations, rooted in their own lived experience of work and care.
When men are encouraged to challenge outdated norms, role-model new behaviours and support change, DEI stops being seen as “for women” and becomes a shared responsibility. This leads to stronger buy-in, faster culture change and more sustainable progress.
Building more competitive, attractive workplaces
The business case is clear. Flexible, inclusive workplaces are significantly more attractive to candidates, and the majority of employees now expect flexibility as standard. Organisations known for genuinely supporting working parents — including dads — have an advantage in recruitment, retention and reputation.
In short, Parenting Out Loud cultures reduce the motherhood penalty, improve retention, support men’s wellbeing, strengthen gender equality and make organisations more competitive places to work.
