Research

In the UK, around 70 to 80% of women notice menopause symptoms, and about a quarter find them severe enough to affect daily life (NICE).

The Fawcett Report (2022) surveyed 4,000 women in the workplace aged 45–55 and found 44% of the sample said menopause affected their ability to do their job, with 1 in 10 even considering leaving. Many also reported stigma, misunderstanding, and little support from employers.

There isn’t much formal research yet on private menopause coaching like the kind I offer. But we do know that personalised support in the workplace, which can include coaching during times like menopause, career change or maternity leave, can help women feel more confident and clearer-headed:

• Suzanne Dunn (2022) found that brief menopause-focused coaching helped women feel more empowered, more in control, and more confident in who they are

• A Dutch study led by Marjolein Verburgh (2020) showed that empowering menopause support as part of a work-life program helped midlife women in low-paid roles feel more positive and supported

• Jane Moffett (2018) found that maternity coaching helped women stay in work and get on in their careers