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Connecting from the podcast to change the narrative on menopause

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Whether you’re looking to elevate your career as a certified menopause coach, empower your workplace with menopause-savvy strategies, or book an experienced speaker to inspire your audience, this is your opportunity to connect.

Join me, Lauren Chiren, Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, for a tailored conversation to explore how we can work together to create meaningful change.

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Testimonials

Lauren is one of the most engaging people I have spoken with on a panel. She delivered an online menopause training session for senior managers that is easily the best DE&I training managers have had since we launched our DE&I programme.

I am not exaggerating in saying that despite being a sensitive topic, she managed to attract the largest audience we've had in the company for a DE&I event.

Lauren is extremely professional and invested a lot of time to understand Harbour Energy's requirement before tailoring a solution to suit our workforce.

I will highly recommend Lauren to any company serious about creating greater menopause awareness.

Mavis Anagboso

DEI Executive | Non Exec Director

I had the pleasure to work with Lauren on one of our favourite in-person events this year, the Women in GRC Forum.

Lauren was our fabulous host for the entire conference - her professionalism and passion coming through, and the way she made everyone feel at ease and included was beautiful!

Would absolutely love to work with Lauren again and could not recommend her enough, she makes a fantastic public speaker with a brilliant touch from her Scottish accent!

Chiara Grassi

Content and Conference Producer

It was a pleasure to attend the Employee Support Association Conference for British Transport Police yesterday.

I always learn a lot at these events.

All the guest speakers were amazing, but the last session really hit me.

The powerful delivery by Lauren Chiren had the whole room in silence.

The impact of not getting the right support for menopause is utterly devastating.

I don’t mind admitting that I was close to tears at one point as I reflected on the challenges during my childhood as a result of my mom’s menopause.

It’s often carved off as a ‘women’s issue’, well, it’s not. I am now armed with new insight and I will actively seek to support colleagues impacted by menopause.

Chris Casey

Chief Superintendent at British Transport Police

Lauren truly is an outstanding woman who puts her time and effort into those willing to understand and invest in themselves and their colleagues during menopause. I have interviewed Lauren and through her own experience and skillset, find her one of the best experts around.

Lianne Young

Presenter, Host and PR at House of Ardent

Lauren presented as part of our wellbeing program at Avanade Europe and Middle East.

From the outset Lauren came with ideas, suggestions and flexibility to meet the ask, and engaged our multi cultural audience with insights and knowledge.

Much appreciated, highly valued and definitely a great selection for us - we will be rebooking most certainly!

Nichola Thurston-Smith

EMEA Director Sales Enablement, AVANADE, Non Exec Director

Lauren Chiren – a class act.

Especially to hold the audience at that end of day slot.

I confess that several years ago I also rolled my eyes when HO colleagues wanted to talk about menopause.

But I was ready to listen yesterday and Lauren did not disappoint. I feel much better educated.

Hugh Ind

Chief Executive of the British Transport Police Authority

Lauren ran an incredibly open and honest conversation about menopause for our stakeholders. She gets menopause and comes with practical tips and tricks but also listens to her audience and tailors the conversation.

I would recommend her to every workplace as this is a topic we need to be discussing a lot more.

Chris Clark

Head of Diversity, Maritime Skills Commission

Lauren’s workshop was quickly oversubscribed and helped to generate a momentum that will hopefully lead to a better understanding of the impact of the menopause within the workplace. Lauren is clearly expert and passionate about her subject and this was reflected in the positive feedback from attendees. We’re now thinking about this subject in an entirely new light as a result.

Paul Collyer

Head of Occupational Health & Safety, Wiltshire Council

Through Lauren’s teaching and support, I have transformed into the beautiful butterfly I so desperately wanted.

I haven’t found the old me, I’ve discovered the new and improved me.

Life is better than it ever has been. Not only have I managed to remove the mental chains that held me back, but physically I have become stronger.

I have learned it’s not selfish to put “me” first. I have learned that small changes can bring monumental benefits. I’ve achieved all of this without ruining my relationships, career and bank balance!

Rebecca

Senior Manager, MoD

If you want someone to support you or your organisation with the subject of Menopause, speak to Lauren. I met Lauren whilst attending a talk on menopause.

As I walked across the park to attend the session, my thought was “how am I going to say at reception “ I am here for the men…. Talk”. In my head I didn’t want to say the word “Menopause”. Ridiculous right?

After her talk, I realise how silly this was. Menopause is the last great taboo in work and I wanted to make sure people in my organisation felt free to discuss it.

I approached Lauren to help me raise awareness of Menopause because of all her skills and knowledge in this area. She has been so supportive in getting involved and sharing her journey through this part of her life.

Her honest, forthright approach to the subject has enabled us to get the message across even though it is challenging and difficult. She proves there is a way out and you don’t have to put a pause on your life.

I find her insight into menopause, enlightening, refreshing, knowledgeable and thought-provoking. Thank you, Lauren, for all your help and support.

Tracey Smart

Head of People Development, St James Place

Amazing! I can honestly say that this journey I have been on with Lauren has changed not only my day to day life but also the way I look at life in general. By making small but significant changes, thinking more carefully about setting achievable goals with her gentle guidance, I feel SO much better than I did 12 weeks ago.

I am now calm, to the extent that I am now totally unconcerned that my GP failed to refer me to the menopause clinic!

I have also suffered from high blood pressure for 19 yrs, and at my last check-up, my GP revealed that I now have the BP of a 16 yr old ... Go Me!

Thank you so much Lauren for helping me find my old self again.

I could have written so much more but didn't want to make it into a book! All of the above is straight from the heart xx

Rebecca

Senior Nurse Manager

Over the 12 week period I became excited about the control I was gaining over my addiction to sugar. I felt empowered that by addressing my habits and using all the powerful skills and tools that you taught me I could put the demons to bed and enjoy a new enriched form of energy and clarity of thinking.

Of course there were times when it was difficult, this was usually when I was under stress or pressure and it was easy to just reach for the sweet stuff to help me out, but I now know how much of a hindrance it was as opposed to helping me.

Lauren your professionalism, exceptional coaching skills and dedication to helping me change my long term destructive habits has changed my life so much and I will be eternally thankful to you. It has also had a huge effect on my family who shared the journey with me at every mealtime and shopping trip we did.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me the life long tools to enable me to live the life that I deserve.
❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sheila Lea

Senior Occupational Therapist

Lauren's coaching sessions allowed me to break out of my limited way of thinking. I was challenged to look inside myself to find the answers to my own questions, which was wonderfully refreshing and liberating.

I have no regrets!

Lauren popped into my life at a time when I felt at my most doubtful and insecure and it was her listening ears and insightful questions that managed to lift me out of a widening pit of self-pity.

Without a doubt, Lauren was and is an exceptional coach and I would recommend her to friends, acquaintances, strangers and anyone who is in need of a gentle nudge (or two!) in the right direction.

Lauren gives you the chance to take the reigns of your own thinking, which ultimately lead to the decisions you make and she does this completely without judgement - I think that's something we all need a bit more of, don't you think?

I have no regrets and I'm thankful for all of her help! I find myself in a happier place, progressing more strategically towards my goals and aspirations.

S Vaughan-Jordan

Former Head of English