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Your workplace isn't prepared to accommodate your perimenopausal symptoms. A new study has released shocking findings like: ▶ 49% of women say that perimenopause negatively impacted job performance ▶ 48% believe that women in perimenopause are less productive and emotionally unstable ▶ Perimenopause related lost work time is costing the US economy $1.8 billion a year These are the women who have already climbed to highly successful positions. They have teams of people working under them. Big question? Why would any employer want to get rid of or loose a super productive person who’s already fully trained and very valuable to the workforce at that job? And yet it's happening everyday. Midlife women 👉 You need a Plan B. You need to put yourself in a room with other women entrepreneurs and start planning your exit strategy. DM me (confidentially) to talk about your options of launching your dream business.

Transition : a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another. Midlife is one of the most disruptive and exciting phase of a woman’s life yet it is rarely discussed as a whole. Yes this is led by our physical changes - perimenopause, menopause and post menopause, however we also are experiencing so many other transitions that appear to be part of the “package” of mid life. In our work and personal encounters with women in mid life, women emerging facilitators view midlife as the most profound transition in a woman’s life apart from birth and death. Women in midlife face a range of challenges that are unique to this transformative stage of life. Here are some of them. Identity Crisis Physical Changes Career Transitions Caregiving responsibilities Financial Concerns Social pressures. Along with these challenges and with the right support you also have the potential to experience: More power Freedom from judgment ( self and others) Self acceptance Clarity around career and vocation Clearer boundaries and more freedom Understanding and addressing these challenges and embracing these possibilities can facilitate your journey of transformation and growth. If you need support around these transitions then Women Emerging facilitators are available to offer you their undivided attention. Through our holistic and integrative approach, we provide a safe and nurturing space for you to explore, thrive and grow. Contact Women Emerging to find out more about how Women Emerging programs can support you to thrive through midlife!! https://lnkd.in/gEKxCgFp

An important new study by CIPD has revealed that 69 percent of women have had a bad experience at work because of their period. And with only 10 percent of women saying their company provides menstrual health support, the CIPD is calling for organisations to do more to help their employees. It's so good that this topic is being explored and talked about. Periods - of which half the population have an average of 450 times in their lifetime - can have such a huge impact on mental and physical health. Yet historically the subject has been taboo, in schools, at work, and in wider society. In fact, we at Perspectus Global ran research last year that found that almost half of girls between the ages of 11 and 16 said they had been ‘period shamed’ at school. While 20 percent of the 1000 girls polled said period shaming was rife on social media, and 24 percent do not tell ANYONE when they are on their period. These figures are awful, and show that further work needs to be done to stop periods being seen as taboo by kids - as kids grow up into adults (!) And the other burning issue is the lack of any real communication about the impact of the process of menstruation on the performance of people who have periods at school - or at work. Sitting exams while you're on your period is not ideal, nor is having a job interview, or presenting a pitch to a potential client. Just three examples from personal experience - and three circumstances when I know my performance would have been better if it had been another time of the month. There are no easy solutions for mitigating the impact of menstruation - or the menopause for that matter - when it comes to performance at school and work. However studies like this one and others help shine a light on these issues, get people talking and thinking, and will lead to change 💪 #periods #womenatwork #research https://lnkd.in/edUm8wAz

The latest in my March series for Mindful...Five tips for women to help them ride the ups and downs of menopause with a growth mindset. #menopauseintheworkplace #womeninbusiness #mindfulnessatwork https://lnkd.in/eWTAiKQm

Women this demographic make up a significant amount of work as well as hold higher leadership levels across organizations. If you want women to reach the very top, we have to support them through this phase of life too! Great article!

A breast pump pic in a corporate slide show? . Yes! . A few minutes into my presentation, I usually bring up this slide. . Now, I may not necessarily beatbox the sound of a breast pump as I did during my TEDx talk, but when I introduce myself, I share my burnout story in the maternity room. And that includes a pic of the breast pump. . Because while I may have a few feathers in my hat, it is equally important if not more, to share my low points and keep it real and honest. . As a result, I have received the following responses: . 🙏🏽Some women are grateful that we are talking about postpartum / back to work journey which rarely gets any airtime 🫢Some are surprised and just don’t expect it. 🤯Some feel PTSD symptoms but almost in a cathartic way. . It is my mission to help women not burnout as caregivers and make sure they stay in the workforce. We are not closing the gender gap fast enough as we continue to see attrition especially as caregivers. . In each of my corporate talks and workshops, the objective is to help women be seen in every season of life whether you are a new grad or entering menopause, especially in companies and industries where the gender ratios are unfavorable. . If you are looking for a speaker for Women’s history month, I would love to speak with you. I am offering presentations and workshops to Women ERGs during the month and of March to celebrate women’s history month. . Send me a DM and we can schedule some time to chat. ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~- 👋🏽 I’m Neeta Jain 💪🏽 I help high-achieving women leaders shatter glass ceilings without breaking down their minds & bodies ✨ Burnout -> Balanced Success ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-

I know I've got some mid-life women in here, starting to wonder how to support their hormones during perimenopause. Check out my latest article with tips here: https://lnkd.in/gMp6kDAT

‚With the challenges that the world is facing, businesses and organizations need experienced, wise women leaders now more than ever. Less than 25% of C-Suite executives are women, and many of them are in their fifties. If we hope to increase their representation, we need to address their healthcare needs.‘ #menopause #mentalhealthinwomen #femaleleaders #gp #awareness

'Connection is one of my core values and I do believe strongly in the idea that ‘it takes a village’ and collaboration is vital.' - Vicki Hodges Big thank you to Vicki Hodges for taking the time to speak with us and share her #femalefounders story on Female Health Founders If you would like to share your women's health founders story too, we would love to hear from you. See the link in the first comment. #femaleentrepreneur #femaleceo #womenshealth #menstrualhealth https://lnkd.in/eNYRSruE

This taboo topic needs to lose its power, so let’s start by addressing it openly! What’s perimenopause and why is it crucial that we raise awareness, especially for women in business? Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause, leading up to when estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate and diminish over the course of years. As we women approach our 40s and 50s, we can begin to enter perimenopause, which prompts significant changes in our bodies, but also emotional and mental states. For some women, this shift can begin as early as 35 which is also the age bracket during which women are likely to move into higher leadership positions. If we want to continue to move the needle on the number of women in leadership roles and maintain their valuable contributions to a company’s bottom line, it is crucial to be more open about what perimenopause is and raise awareness how it affects women at the workplace. Symptoms may vary but most women experience hot flashes, mood changes, sleep problems, anxiety, just to name a few. So what can we already do now? It starts by simply talking about it, bringing the topic to daylight! Active leadership support, offering flexible work schedules, options to work from home and providing company information sessions, can make a significant positive contribution for women in business. If you are a female leader going through perimenopause, try to normalize your challenges, so that other women can feel empowered to speak up in the future. Like and share! Let’s break the glass ceiling together, one step at a time ❤️