Retaining and Developing Experienced Female Talent
Helping organisations protect performance, retain experienced talent and support midlife women navigating menopause, before capability and confidence become a business risk.
Whilst menopause is often the trigger, the conversations organisations are having with me are increasingly about confidence, performance, retention and sustainable leadership.
For small and medium-sized businesses, this often goes unnoticed, until experienced, capable women start to struggle, disengage or leave.
I help organisations address this in a way that protects performance, supports employees and strengthens retention.
I don’t start with workshops.
I start with a diagnostic.
Every organisation is different.
I work with leaders and employees to understand:
- where the risks sit
- what support already exists
- where there are opportunities to strengthen retention and performance
Only then do I recommend the right support.
Based in Liverpool, supporting organisations across the North West and UK.
Replacing an experienced employee can cost £50,000+ when you factor in recruitment, onboarding and lost productivity.
For SMEs, losing even one key person has a significant impact. And losing her to menopause is unnecessary.
The Business Problem
Midlife women are often some of your most experienced, reliable and high-performing employees.
But during menopause, many experience:
- reduced confidence
- inconsistent energy
- brain fog and lack of clarity
- increased stress and overwhelm
And without the right support, businesses risk:
- loss of experienced talent
- reduced productivity
- increased absence
- disengagement at senior levels
Why Me
I’m not coming at this from theory.
I’ve lived it while operating at a senior level in corporate environments.
I’ve spent over 30 years working across SMEs, blue-chip organisations and high-growth businesses including Telefonica O2, Virgin Media and The Co-operative Bank.
I’ve led strategy, delivered under pressure, and navigated the realities of performance-driven environments.
And I’ve also been the woman sitting in those meetings; second-guessing herself, pushing through brain fog, and wondering what was happening.
That combination matters.
Because I understand both sides:
- The commercial pressure to perform
- And the personal impact when menopause starts to affect capability
How I solve it
Most organisations respond to menopause by:
- Running a one-off workshop
- Introducing a policy
- Raising awareness
But awareness alone doesn’t change performance.
I take a different approach.
I work with you to understand:
- Your people
- Your culture
- Your business pressures
Then I design support that actually works in your environment.
Not generic sessions. Not tick-box training.
This is tailored, practical support that helps women:
- Maintain performance
- Regain confidence
- Stay consistent in high-pressure roles
The same way I built products and strategies in my corporate career—designed to fit the organisation, not forced into it.
Workplace Support Can Include:
Organisational Diagnostic
Every organisation is different. Through conversations with leaders and employees, we’ll identify the real opportunities, challenges and support needs before recommending a tailored approach.
Executive & Senior Leadership Coaching
Confidential coaching for senior women and leaders navigating confidence, decision-making, increasing responsibility and sustainable performance.
Leadership & Manager Development
Practical support to help managers lead with confidence, navigate sensitive conversations and create environments where people can thrive.
Employee Experience & Midlife Support
Creating practical, stigma-free conversations and support that help women continue performing at their best through midlife.
Retention & Talent Consultancy
Tailored support designed around your organisation, your people and your specific challenges.
Sustainable Performance Strategies
Supporting individuals and teams to maintain high performance without burnout, overwhelm or sacrificing wellbeing.
This is for organisations who
employ experienced women in midlife
are starting to notice changes in performance, confidence or retention
want to take a proactive, practical approach
value retaining skilled, high-performing employees
The results for your organisation:
Retain experienced female talent
Maintain performance and productivity
Strengthen leadership capability
Reduce absence and
disengagement
Create a more supportive, effective workplace culture
Book a Conversation
If you’re starting to see the impact of midlife and menopause within your SME, it’s worth understanding what’s really driving it and what can be done.
Book a conversation to explore how we could work together.
You don’t need a policy to act.
But doing nothing comes at a cost.
