Self-care during menopause
Self-care should, of course, be part of everyone’s life irrespective of gender, age or stage of life, and is something that women and carers seem to find particularly difficult to give time to. During menopause, though, self-care becomes even more important. Not only are our bodies going through a significant...
Why don’t they talk to me?
Menopause is gradually being talked about more openly, and businesses are beginning to be more aware of, and to understand, the reasons why they should look to support their female employees at this stage of their lives. However, some female employees don't discuss with their manager how they are feeling,...
Why I dread the question ‘So, what do you do?’
I’ve never been great at networking and this is why. Even before Covid, when we could actually see people face to face, give them a hug and share a coffee, I found it difficult. Now, when networking consists of ‘seeing’ people in little boxes, battling the technology and trying hard...
What’s the big deal about menopause for businesses
There is so much going on for businesses at present - financial struggles, supporting a workforce that is spread about, needing to be mindful of the mental health of staff during these times. So why on earth - on top of all that - should a business need to consider...
Living well with Menopause
Are you going through the menopause but also working? If so, you are in very good company. 75-80% of women living with the menopause are in work. Although menopause is a natural stage of life, it can cause issues, and for one out of every four women those issues can...
Happy, productive and motivated teams
'We are not a team because we work together , we are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.' This is my favourite team quote, but I still think we ask a lot of teams. Basically, a team is a group of people from different backgrounds...
How many masks have you worn this week?
Before you begin counting them up, or telling me just how much you hate having to wear them because they are hot and claustrophobic (which they are), this is NOT a blog about the pros and cons of wearing masks in shops and other enclosed spaces! This is about the...
Why is Peer support so important in the Menopause?
Menopause as a subject is less taboo now than it used to be, but there are still very few opportunities for women to come together and talk openly about Menopause. Yet peer support is so important. Why is this? However supportive partners might be, this stage of...
Menopause friendly businesses
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace. We can expect that up to 47% of the UK workforce will experience Menopause during their working lives. There are so many reasons why a Business should look to support its female employees who are at...
So, what makes you who you are?
We are all different – and that can only be a good thing, can’t it? My husband always says the world isn’t ready for two of me! Which is harsh but true. We all have different strengths and different weaknesses, we all have different behavioural preferences, we all learn differently...