Strategic Workshops Building Confident Conversations
Workshop 1: MenoMatters™️ : Confident Conversations About Menopause at Work
Supporting managing menopause in the workplace by normalising what we say
Why These Workshops Matter
MenoMatters™️ is a practical and inclusive workshop that equips participants with the mindset, language, and confidence to navigate conversations about menopause in the workplace. Whether you're leading a team, supporting a colleague, or building a more inclusive culture, this session helps break the silence and build real understanding. Menopause impacts the workforce, not just individuals.
One in two women say menopause negatively affects their work. Yet, in most workplaces, the topic is still taboo. That silence leads to misunderstanding, stigma, and the quiet exit of experienced, high-performing talent.
The Problem
Lack of Awareness: Many leaders and colleagues don't know what menopause is or how it affects work. As a result they may be by-passing an issue which is impacting a team member in the workplace.
Avoidance Culture: Fear of saying the wrong thing keeps people silent, reinforcing shame and isolation.
Business Impact: Organisations lose valuable expertise and leadership when women step back or leave due to lack of support. Additionally, women may feel that they don't matter nor belong which impacts morale, engagement and performance. Emotions are contagious, meaning this may ripple to your team.
The Opportunity
Build Psychological Safety: Open, informed conversations which normalise speaking about menopause in the workplace and create trust and belonging.
Boost Retention and Performance: Supported employees stay longer and contribute more.
Develop Confident Leaders: Equip people of all genders with the skills to lead with empathy and action. Step into confident supportive conversations.
About the Workshops
These strategic, practical sessions are tailored for all genders, all leaders, people managers, HR professionals, and workplace coaches. Each workshop is:
Grounded in evidence and empathy
Focused on real conversations and workplace scenarios
Designed to build competence and confidence.
Who it’s for
Leaders, Managers, HR, Coaches (All Genders)
Format
In-person or virtual 90 mins to half-day sessions
Key Topics
Understanding menopause and its workplace impact
Navigate conversations with sensitivity and clarity
Empathy-driven language and support tools
Listening to learn - what did you hear?
Role-playing conversations and confidence building.
Outcomes and Benefits
Psychological safety and trust
Improved retention and leadership equity
Culturally competent confident conversations across teams.
Understand why menopause matters at work
Recognise common challenges and misconceptions
Learn what to say (and what to avoid) in real-world conversations
Build confidence to initiate or respond to menopause-related discussions
Explore how communication shapes culture and retention.
Workshop 2: Men are MAD about Menopause™️
Strengthening leadership capability across the business.
Menopause impacts workplace culture when leaders lack confidence, language, or clarity
about how to respond. This often leaves women unsupported and leaders uncertain about
what to say or do.
This workshop designed for men builds practical leadership capability across the organisation. This targeted program for men helps them understand menopause, build
confidence, and act as effective allies at work. It helps them move away from the discomfort of this topic, and provides them with strategies to support their colleagues with care and compassion. It demonstrates how to remove the embarrassment and awkwardness of these conversations.
Workshops are practical, accessible, and designed to strengthen inclusion,
communication, and everyday leadership behaviours that make a measurable difference
to wellbeing and performance.
This workshop gives men practical tools, language, and confidence.
The Program Duration and Format
2 hr in-person workshop session of groups of up to 30 men.
Part 1 – Menopause is Just a Day in Time
Understanding the transitions of menopause
Building awareness and insights of symptoms and their work related impact
Busting myths and misconceptions
Part 2 – Can You Say That?
Communication strategies that work
What to say (and what not to say)
How to hold meaningful and safe conversations
Practical ways to support colleagues, partners, and friends as an ally.
Inclusions
Worksheets and education aids
Provision of international award winning book, written by Karen Stein,
'Be your own leadership coach (self-coaching strategies to lead your way)', to all participants.
Contact me to discuss the timing, location and costs associated with your workshop.
