Menopause at Work: How to Stay at the Top of your Executive Career
The Silent Shift: How Menopause at Work Creeps In
Menopause at work doesn’t always arrive with a crisis - it often begins with small, unnoticed shifts:
A previously instinctive decision now causes second-guessing.
An email is reread 13 times due to a lack of certainty.
A boardroom moment where a leader should speak up - but doesn’t.
These seemingly minor moments accumulate, leading to a decline in executive instincts and influence.
The key to maintaining leadership presence?
Taking control early.
And countless studies and research has shown why menopause support in the workplace is critical for sustained leadership success with an undeniable business case in support too. With women reaching the zenith of their leadership careers when the natural age of menopause hits, it has huge impact on the career opportunities of women leaders managing symptoms alongside the strategic and high-pressure demands of executive leadership in the boardroom and business.
Why Some Women Stay in Control - And Others Don't
When menopause starts affecting executive performance, we see that women tend to fall into two categories:
1. Those Who Wait Too Long
They dismiss subtle changes as temporary stress.
They push through without adjusting strategy.
They act only when their performance is visibly impacted.
2. Those Who Take Proactive Control
They recognize the warning signs early.
They pinpoint what’s affecting their leadership edge.
They act immediately to counter these changes.
The difference is clear: The most successful leaders act before a problem escalates. And the NOPAUSE™ Optimiser Fast-Fix was designed to ensure top C-suite executive women stay at the top of their game.
What Is the NOPAUSE™ Optimiser Fast-Fix?
This targeted, results-driven session helps C-suite women to achieve three things:
Identify exactly what’s limiting performance.
Uncover key barriers—mental, physical, or strategic.
Leave with an actionable plan for immediate impact.
No generic advice. No wasted time. Just real, measurable solutions.
Why Timing Matters: Fix It Before It Escalates
Career-impacting changes due to menopause are rarely obvious at first. Over time, they lead to:
Exclusion from high-impact decisions.
A noticeable decline in confidence during key moments.
A reactive rather than proactive approach to leadership.
Taking action before these shifts become permanent is critical. The NOPAUSE™ Optimiser Fast-Fix provides the strategic, results-driven intervention needed to maintain peak performance.
What Industry Leaders Are Saying
The Menopause Maze has helped countless female executives eliminate performance obstacles caused by menopause at work.
Through our speaking engagements including menopause keynote speaker and coaching with our professional menopause coach: Fiona McKay, the world's premier menopause business adviser and trusted coach for top 1% C-suite women, we’ve seen firsthand the difference proactive intervention makes.
The best leaders don’t wait for menopause to impact their careers - they act first and they act fast.
Source links: Forbes - The Business Case For Menopause: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michelletravis/2024/06/04/the-business-case-for-supporting-employees-through-menopause/
