Whilst some women sail through perimenopause, lots of us struggle with symptoms including brain fog, sleep issues, hot flushes and anxiety.  Those symptoms can impede our ability to work, impact our confidence and cause an alarming number of women to leave their jobs. 

I explore this with my guest Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause and host of the Middling Along podcast. 

We discuss: 

• Why employers should care about supporting women through this transition  

• What managers can do to be supportive of colleagues struggling with perimenopause symptoms  

• How to talk to your line manager about your symptoms and what support you can request 

• Emma’s SENSE model for managing symptoms through lifestyle changes 

• Insights on how caffeine and alcohol impact your sleep 

Emma is also teaching her SENSE model inside my Women Leading community at our bi-monthly menopause gatherings where we meet to share experiences and coping strategies. 

My name’s Carla Miller, leadership coach, author and trainer. And this is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.  In fortnightly episodes I share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career. 

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