In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Usher. An experienced Menopause Coach and Workplace Consultant specialising in working with organisations that want to take a proactive approach in supporting their people with and through menopause. Join us as we explore the implications of menopause in the workplace. Highlighting the lack of awareness and support for women experiencing menopause, the stigma, and the need for organisations to create supportive environments. Kate emphasises the importance of including men in the conversation and the business case for supporting menopausal employees. We also discuss practical design considerations for creating menopause-friendly work spaces and the necessity of open conversations about women's health issues - which benefit everyone! Kate lives in London but works with businesses across the UK, Europe and North America. Working with businesses that recognise and value the benefits women bring alongside the need to recruit, invest in and retain brilliant employees. This was a super insightful episode, I hope you enjoy! Episode Highlights 01:30 Introduction to Menopause and Its Impact 06:38 Understanding Menopause: Myths and Realities 10:36 Workplace Stigma and Menopause 14:33 Creating Supportive Work Environments 17:07 The Business Case for Menopause Support 22:45 Designing Menopause-Friendly Workspaces 28:43 Leading Organisations in Menopause Support 43:40 Key Takeaways and Future Directions Find us online You can find Kate Usher online via her ⁠website⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, YouTube, TikTok, X and ⁠Instagram⁠. If you’d like to connect with me, your host Becca Mizzi-Harris, on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. I would love to connect with you. This episode is kindly sponsored by ⁠Orangebox⁠. Thank you! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating/review and share with a friend who might enjoy! And of course, subscribe to keep up with the upcoming episodes. This podcast is lovingly recorded and produced by Becca Mizzi-Harris at Stiwdio Mizzi-Harris Ltd. Becca is a commercial freelance interior designer, based in South Wales. Helping dozens of busy designers and design teams grow and smash deadlines. You can find out more at ⁠www.mizziharris.com⁠.