For too long, menopause has been treated as a taboo subject—whispered about, misunderstood, or completely ignored in the workplace. But what if we saw it differently? What if menopause wasn’t the end of something, but the beginning of a new phase of empowerment, clarity and strength?

In this episode of Stopgap Talks, our Lead Consultant Kate Boston speaks with Michelle Vaughton—Founder of VOLT Consultancy, holistic performance coach, and former People Development Director—about why it’s time to reframe the conversation around menopause at work.

Michelle brings over 30 years of experience leading cultural transformation across industries. With a background in both business strategy and wellbeing (she’s also a qualified yoga teacher), Michelle takes a holistic approach to people performance—and she’s passionate about building inclusive cultures that work for everyone.

Together, they explore:

• What menopause actually is—and why perimenopause can be so destabilising
• How the stigma around ageing and loss of relevance still persists in the workplace
• What organisations risk when they don’t support menopausal employees
• Practical, empowering ways to go from coping to thriving during this life transition
• What employers can do to create inclusive, menopause-informed workplaces
• Tips for supporting yourself—physically, mentally and emotionally—through change

Whether you’re going through menopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or leading a team—this is a conversation for all genders and generations. It’s time to break the silence, shift the story, and build careers (and cultures) where no one gets left behind.

Connect with our speakers -

• Michelle Vaughton Founder, VOLT Consultancy Connect on LinkedIn
• Kate Boston Lead Consultant, Stopgap Recruitment Connect on LinkedIn

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