Life begins at menopause.

Cast your mind back to all your achievements since you started your periods.

Impressive, right?

Can you imagine just how much more you’ll be able to achieve when you’re no longer dealing with the monthly menstrual rollercoaster?

The possibilities are almost endless.

Consider your creativity, drive, focus, energy, experience, and sheer determination that you bring to life.

I often think about those female astronauts, like Dr. Mae Jemison, a GP-turned-astronaut who became the first African American woman in Space in 1992. If she could do all this before her menopause, can you imagine what she’d be capable of afterwards?

The same goes for everyone, no matter what they do. I believe the freedom menopause brings is worthy of celebration.

And yet, for so many people, menopause is precisely when work and life become more challenging than ever. A time when life’s juggling act can feel totally overwhelming.

Concentration, calmness, and composure frequently become elusive, and let's not even discuss sleep.

• Unsupported at home.

• Unsupported at work.

• Not sure what is really happening or how to get help or support.

Over 86% of women going through menopause neither knowing what it is nor how it might be impacting them.

This is sadly a time in someone’s life when they are likely to start to question their capability to do their role. Often, the answer appears to be taking a step back, going in a different direction, or even quitting altogether. Often preceded with lengthy time off sick.

Over the past eight years, WomenofaCertainStage.com has supported employers to become menopause savvy and their teams to recognise and provide effective help and support with menopause.

It doesn’t take a huge effort to boost understanding of menopause across the board. To ensure everyone recognises that they will either be impacted directly by their own menopause or indirectly – mother, sister, colleagues, partner, for example.

It does, however, take a moment to pause and understand the business, legal, and demographic reasons for becoming a menopause-savvy employer. The past eight years have shown that the business benefits are broader than just financial and reputational.

Each business I work with has its own unique approach.

By using our framework, we ensure the process is culturally sensitive, effective, and resonates with all colleagues, no matter their role, age, or stage of life.

To complement in-house training, we hold an annual curriculum including

• Free courses, regular webinars

• Become a Menopause Champion certificate

• Become a Menopause Coach diploma

Get your copy with the latest information and availability by sending me a message at lauren@womenofacertainstage.com.

The generation about to go through menopause, as well as those currently on the menopause transition, have not learnt about it from their families. It wasn't mentioned at school, and often doctors are not trained adequately.

Consequently, it falls to employers to raise awareness and provide effective signposting on menopause if they are committed to the inclusion, well-being, and gender equity strategies.

Whether your team is comprised of astronauts or people with a slightly more down-to-earth role, supporting them through menopause is key to keeping the stars in your organisation.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,

Lauren C

CEO Women of a Certain Stage

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