EmpowerHER Journey: Thriving at every career stage

The “EmpowerHER Journey: from Early Ambition, to Life Transitions of Parenthood, and Menopause, and beyond ” panel with Thrive focuses on empowering women as they navigate key life transitions. It explores the challenges and opportunities women face in balancing demanding careers, raising children, and managing menopause.

The panel brings together experts and real-life experiences to offer practical advice on career advancement, work-life integration, and wellness strategies during menopause. Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to implement strategies so every woman can thrive personally and professionally, by finding the right self-care, resilience, and workplace support. This conversation aims to equip leaders to design businesses so they can give women with tools to succeed at every stage of their journey.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on “Women’s Health in the Workplace,” exploring critical issues and solutions that address the unique health challenges women face throughout their careers. Based on recent findings from the World Health Organisation and McKinsey, women experience 25% more of their lives in poor health, impacting their personal and professional well-being—and addressing this gap could boost the global economy by over $1 trillion annually by 2040.

The panel will delve into the ways workplaces can support women’s health, covering topics from early career barriers to the impact of life transitions like parenthood and menopause. With new legislation and guidelines, including the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 and EHRC’s menopause guidance, now is a pivotal moment for organisations to proactively support women’s diverse needs.

Key discussion points include:

• Early Career Challenges: How young women can overcome imposter syndrome, assert themselves against outdated norms, and address microaggressions.
• Life Transitions and Career Development: Strategies for managing major life transitions and balancing career and personal life.
• Parenthood and Career: Empowering women to thrive professionally during and after parenthood, with advice for seamless re-entry post-maternity leave.
• Navigating Menopause: Breaking the taboo around menopause and offering meaningful support for women in the workplace.
• Organisational Leadership: Designing inclusive, women-centric workplaces that support career growth and resilience across all stages of life.