Peri/Menopause
in the Workplace:
Education & Speaking
Because Peri/Menopause Conversations Belong in the Workplace.
In Canada's labour market, there are five million working women aged 40 and over.
The average age of meopause in Canada is 51 years, although perimenopause starts many years earlier.
95% of women experience peri/menopause symptoms. Sleep, energy, concentration, mood, memory, confidence and overall wellbeing are often affected— and those symptoms don't disappear when someone goes to work.
Unmanaged peri/menopause symptoms cost the Canadian economy $3.5 billion per year in reduced productivity, missed days of work, fewer working hours or women leaving the workforce entirely. Without adequate workplace support, employers risk losing experienced, talented women at a critical stage in their career.
Three quarters of working women agree that there should be more support in the workplace around peri/menopause and that employers would also benefit if women received better workplace support to navigate the transition.
Source: Menopause Foundation of Canada, Menopause and Work in Canada (2023). Figures are from its survey of Canadian women aged 40–60.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and experienced health researcher, I offer engaging, evidence-informed talks and interactive training to help organizations:
Understand the impact of peri/menopause on the workplace;
Equip managers and colleagues to provide meaningful support;
Empower employees with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the transition.
Research Expertise Meets Real-World Understanding
I bring a unique combination of expertise to peri/menopause education.
I have spent three decades working in health research and translating complex evidence into clear, accessible resources that people can use in the real world- such as advocating for themselves when speaking with their GP.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I understand the importance of strategies that help people navigate a life stage that can feel physically, emotionally and psychologically overwhelming.
I look beyond the latest headline or social media trend to ask: What does the evidence really tell us — and how can we use it in real life?
My goal isn't to prescribe how people should experience peri/menopause or suggest that women need to be treated differently. I want to make space for conversations, provide accurate, evidence-informed information, reduce stigma, and help organisations understand how they can create a more supportive and inclusive workplace.
Services Offered
Sessions are always tailored to your organization’s workforce, priorities and goals - from focused talks and interactive workshops to organizational training, policy reviews and best-practice recommendations.
Speaking Engagements
Workshops
Interactive
Training
Sessions can be designed for employees, managers, leadership teams, HR/People & Culture, occupational health teams and other workplace audiences. Topics can include:
Understanding the peri/menopause transition and what happens beyond hot flashes
Peri/menopause and mental health
Sleep, energy, concentration, cognition and brain fog
The impact of symptoms on work and wellbeing
Sorting evidence from the noise: what we actually know
Practical strategies for navigating symptoms at work
Advocating for yourself and accessing appropriate healthcare support
How managers and colleagues can respond helpfully
Reviewing existing workplace policies, identifying gaps and considering when new policies or supports may be needed
Reducing stigma and creating a more informed, inclusive workplace culture
Example Session
More Than Hot Flashes: What You Need to Know About the Peri/Menopause Transition and Supporting Your Wellbeing
Practical, Evidence-Informed Learning
This 90-minute interactive session brings together evidence about the physical, cognitive and mental health aspects of peri/menopause with practical strategies participants can use in their everyday lives and at work.
The session is informative, interactive and nuanced. Peri/menopause is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and neither are the strategies for navigating it
What Participants are Saying
"Normalize conversations"
“I found Amy’s session on menopause and peri-menopause truly invaluable. I learned about some symptoms I was experiencing that I did not know were connected to menopause like brain fog and general fatigue…We were able to normalize conversations about a topic that isn’t often discussed amongst colleagues in the workplace. Amy was quick to put everyone at ease with her warm personality. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in learning more about menopause and how to manage its symptoms.”
"Access to the right information"
“Peri/Menopause is complicated. Having access to the right information is a strategy to help advocate for yourself and the support needed.”
"Valuable evidence-based information"
“Overall, I really valued all the evidence-based information, delivered in-person, and not in an all-or-nothing, black-or-white way that social media often does.”
These comments reflect what I aim to bring to every session: reliable information, a balanced perspective and practical tools that help people feel better equipped to navigate the transition.
Let's Bring Peri/Menopause into the Workplace Conversation.
Whether you're looking for a keynote-style talk, an interactive workshop or training tailored to your organization's needs, I'd love to discuss how I can help.
Let's make peri/menopause something people can talk about — not something they have to struggle through silently.
