(E22) The menopause leadership expert Sinead Sharkey Steenson
Today’s discusion is about the menopause and perimenopause and the impact that can have on leaders and the workplace. If you’re thinking this topic isn’t for you - because you think you’re the wrong age or the wrong sex - then I challenge you to keep listening because by the end of the episode I hope you’ll know exactly why this topic is one all leaders need to pay attention to.
In today’s episode I’m chatting with menopause leadership expert Sinead Sharkey Steenson. Sinead helps leaders and organisations to respond to and manage the effects of perimenopause and menopause. She’s given a TedX talk on the topic and she’s passionate about stopping the talent drain that’s being seen in organisations due to a lack of awareness and support.
We explore:
what’s meant by menopause, perimenopause and post menopause
the symptoms people should be aware of
the real impact on organisations
how leaders and organisations can recognise and respond to the challenges people are facing
how to make uncomfortable conversations and situations more comfortable
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