Retain and Elevate Female Talent in Professional Services
We match Female talent with industry relevant mentors.
Structured, industry-matched mentoring for women navigating critical life and career transitions; delivered independently, backed by data, trusted by leading firms.
Trusted by teams at:
High-Potential Women Don’t Leave Because They Lack Ambition.
THE COMMERCIAL REALITY
They leave when support disappears at pivotal moments.
Professional services firms consistently lose experienced women around:
⚫ Maternity transitions
⚫ Leadership progression
⚫ Caring responsibilities
⚫ Confidence-impacting life events
The Cost:
⚫ Lost institutional knowledge
⚫ Stalled diversity targets
⚫ Re-hiring spend
⚫ Cultural regression
Independent, Industry-Relevant Mentoring: Built for Critical Career Moments.
THE TALO SOLUTION
TALO partners with professional service firms to provide structured, one-to-one mentor matching for female employees navigating life and work transitions.
Each mentee is matched with a mentor who:
Has lived the same transition
Operates at a comparable or more senior level
Works within professional services
Is external to the organisation
This is not generic coaching.
It is carefully curated, experience-led mentorship at the moments that matter most.
Over 1,000+ vetted mentors form part of the TALO community.
A Structured 6-Month Mentoring Journey
HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS
Discovery and Precision Matching
In-depth onboarding ensures every mentee is matched based on industry, level, and transition type.
Three curated mentor options are provided for chemistry alignment.
6 Sessions Over 6 Months
Structured, scheduled sessions ensure continuity, accountability, and measurable progression.
Ongoing Community Access
Graduates join the TALO community for continued networking, resources, and support.
Corporate Insight and Reporting
Quarterly reporting provides anonymised themes, early risk indicators, and actionable insights to leadership teams.
This is mentorship designed to support the individual — and inform the organisation.
MEASURABLE IMPACT
Proven Outcomes for Women
91% feel more confident after mentoring
92% say the guidance received was invaluable
92% discovered new ways to prepare for work
100% were matched with relevant mentors
93% said having an external mentor made it easier to be open
Proven Value for Organisations
91% report improved workplace performance
83% feel gratitude toward their employer for the investment
100% would recommend TALO to a colleague
Trusted by
Leading Professional Service Firms
Supporting female talent across consulting, insurance, finance, accountancy, property, retail and corporate services.
WHAT MAKES TALO DIFFERENT
Industry Relatability
Mentors come from the same professional services environments. They understand the commercial pressures.
Personal Relatability
They have personally navigated the transition.
Independence
External mentors remove internal political barriers and enable honest dialogue.
Practicality
Deliberately actionable guidance; not abstract career theory.
Quality Control
All mentors are vetted and onboarded to ensure consistency, relevance and high standards.
What
Women Say About TALO
“TALO gave me a space where I could be completely open about what I was navigating. My mentor understood both the emotional and professional side of it — and that changed everything.”
“The support I received has been invaluable. My confidence has grown massively and I feel stronger in my role”
“I would highly recommend TALO. The relatability of my mentor was incredible.”
“The advice from my mentor was so practical. She helped me prepare for all the unknowns that I hadn’t thought of and made the transition back to work much smoother.”
“I cant recommend TALO enough, its transformed my mindset “
“Having someone external to my company meant I could really be open and honest”
Founded by Jade Bentwood
FOUNDER
Founded by
Jade Bentwood
Former Head of the International Wealth & Women’s Private Office at London & Capital.
After witnessing the attrition of talented women first-hand, Jade founded TALO to create structured, commercially viable support for female professionals navigating pivotal transitions.
This is mission-driven; but commercially grounded.
CLEAR PATHWAYS
For Organisations
Protect your investment in female talent.
Strengthen retention. Increase progression. Gain insight.
For Mentors
Join a curated network of experienced professional women shaping the next generation.
For Mentees
Navigate your transition with relevant, independent support from someone who understands both life and industry context.
Relevant. Safe. Practical.
When Women Stay and Progress, Firms Perform Better.
If retention, representation and long-term talent strategy matter to your organisation:
TALO should be part of the solution.