Menopause is still considered a taboo topic and often only talked about quietly between women and their family doctor. When we do speak about menopause the focus tends to be on symptoms and changes to a woman’s body. The end of fertility, however, does not and should not mark the beginning of decline of a woman’s career potential and ability.

Dr. Afsoon Ghazvinian is on a mission to not only remove the stigma around menopause but to help women and organizations embrace menopause as a key leadership strength that women bring to the table.

It is time to change the conversation and consider if we have been looking at menopause all wrong. Menopause is rarely a topic of open discussion in the workplace and as Dr. Ghazvinian points out, menopause intersects with a critical career stage for women – the transition into senior leadership roles. So, if we want to continue to move the needle on the number of women in leadership roles, we need to be more open about what menopause is and how it affects both individuals and organizations.

Dr. Ghazvinian’s methodology helps instill self-efficacy and self-confidence in women so they can upgrade their health and performance to unlock their highest potential. Her wish is for all women to have the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment and to accomplish that, organizations must understand the real potential behind this important stage of life. 

In this episode, Corina and Dr. Ghazvinian discuss:

• How and why menopause is a leadership advantage for women and the organizations they work for.
• Why organizations should care about supporting their female talent going through menopause transition.
• The short-term and long-term effects of menopause on women's health. 
• The negative misconceptions about menopause that are hurting women in the workplace.

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