The tech industry is fighting hard to retain females, especially leadership level, yet a massive, naturally occurring hurdle remains shrouded in silence: menopause and its impact on the individual’s mental health.
With the average age of menopause coinciding exactly with the peak of a woman’s career trajectory, countless high-performing employees are secretly battling brain fog, anxiety, exhaustion and worse, whilst having to meet the expectations of the ever demanding workplace and family environments.
In this vital and validating session, Joanne Butler combines her 28 year background in the technology industry, with her lived experience of the menopause and mental wellness challenges to strip away the stigma. This isn’t just a menopause talk; it’s a career-preservation toolkit.
Key Takeaways for Attendees:
- The Biology & The Boardroom: Understanding how hormonal transitions impact executive functions (memory, focus, anxiety) and how to manage them without losing your professional edge.
- The Tech-Life Toolkit: Practical, actionable strategies and bio-hacks to manage symptoms while maintaining high performance in fast-paced tech environments.
- For Leaders & Allies: How to better support colleagues through this transition, reducing burnout and preventing mid-career talent drain.
Target Audience: Tech Leaders, those navigating or approaching hormonal transitions.
Booking link coming soon.