Retain, Progress and Protect
your Female Talent.
TALO delivers structured, independent mentoring for women in professional services — strengthening retention, confidence and performance at critical career transitions.
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WHO WE WORK WITH
Supporting firms across consulting, finance, accountancy, property and corporate services.
Female Talent Attrition Is a Strategic Risk.
THE BOARD-LEVEL CHALLENGE
Professional services firms invest significantly in recruiting and developing high-performing women.
Yet attrition often spikes during:
Maternity and return-to-work transitions
Early leadership progression
Confidence-impacting life events
Confidence-impacting life events
The consequences are measurable:
Recruitment and onboarding costs
Lost client relationships
Reduced senior female representation
Disrupted succession planning
Policy alone does not solve this.
Retention requires personalised, psychologically safe, industry-relevant support.
Independent, Industry-Matched Mentoring.
THE TALO SOLUTION
TALO partners with firms to provide a structured 6-month, one-to-one mentoring programme designed
specifically for women in professional services.
Each participant is matched with a mentor who:
Has personally navigated the same transition
Operates at a comparable or more senior level
Understands the professional services landscape
Is external to the organisation, enabling full openness
Over 1,000+ vetted mentors form part of the TALO network.
This is not internal buddy mentoring. It is curated, transition-specific intervention.
A Clear, Accountable Framework
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Phase 1:
Discovery & Precision
Matching
In-depth onboarding ensures alignment across industry, level and transition type. Three curated mentor options are presented for chemistry alignment.
Phase 2:
6 Structured Sessions Over
6 Months
One 60-minute session per month, scheduled in advance to ensure consistency and accountability.
Phase 3:
Community & Continued Development
Participants gain access to the wider TALO professional network, events and resources.
Phase 4:
Corporate Insight &
Reporting
Quarterly anonymised reporting provides:
Thematic trends
Early risk indicators
Transition-specific challenges
Actionable leadership insight
Supporting individuals. Informing firm-wide strategy.
MEASURABLE IMPACT
Participant Outcomes
91% report improved workplace performance
95% feel more confident
93% say external mentoring enabled greater openness
98% were matched with relevant mentors
Organisational Impact
83% report increased loyalty and gratitude toward their employer
92% say the guidance contributed to their career development
100% would recommend TALO to a colleague
When employees feel invested in, retention strengthens.
When retention strengthens, leadership pipelines stabilise.
A Structured 6-Month Journey
WHY FIRMS
CHOOSE TALO
Professional Services Specialism
We understand commercial pressure, billable targets and client delivery environments.
Independence
External mentoring removes internal politics and enables honest dialogue.
Quality Assured
All mentors are vetted and onboarded to ensure consistency and relevance
Structured & Measurable
Defined framework. Defined timeline.
Defined reporting
Partnership Approach
We work alongside HR, Talent and Leadership teams — not in isolation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mentoring confidential?
Yes. All sessions are independent and confidential, with only anonymised reporting provided.
How are mentors selected?
All mentors undergo vetting and structured onboarding before matching.
Is this coaching?
No. This is lived-experience, industry-matched mentoring.
Can the programme be tailored?
Yes. Cohorts and focus areas can align to your strategic priorities.
Retention Is Built
on Relevant Intervention.
If female progression and retention matter to your firm’s long-term success, TALO should be part of your strategy.