Menopause, Leadership & the Workplace

Many women describe the experience of perimenopause as feeling like their brain and body are not working like they used to.

Brain fog and forgetfulness, where sharp thinking was easy.

A constant state of fatigue, despite doing all the right things.

Difficulty staying focussed in meetings.

Sudden dips in confidence..

These experiences often arrive at the same time women are leading teams, making strategic decisions and carrying significant organisational responsibility. Yet the cognitive and psychological impacts of perimenopause/menopause remain one of the least talked about factors affecting female leadership today.

We invite you to join us in Brisbane for an in-person event with guest speaker and menopause expert, Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich to explore the neuropsychology of menopause and it's implication for women, leaders and organisations.

Over 2 hours, with a light breakfast you'll learn what is actually happening in the female brain during this hormonal transition period, how you can still lead effectively and how organisations can support women in the workplace.

Please make sure to book your ticket, as places are limited.

Clinical Neuropsychologist
Deputy Director, HER Centre Australia
Monash University

Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich is an internationally recognised expert in the neuropsychology of women’s mental health. Her research examines how cognition, mood and brain function shift during hormonal transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.

With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, Caroline brings both rigorous scientific insight and deep clinical understanding to this important and often misunderstood topic.

• What is happening in the brain during perimenopause and menopause
• How hormonal shifts can affect memory, attention, decision-making and confidence
• The impact on leadership identity and performance
• Common myths and what the evidence actually says
• Practical strategies women can use to support cognitive and emotional wellbeing
• What organisations can do to create psychologically safe and performance-enabling environments

This will be a research-informed, solutions-focused discussion, not a surface-level awareness session.

The session will conclude with a live Q&A featuring:

• Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich
• Lisa Ezzy, Head of Steople QLD
• Simone Outteridge, Steople Senior Consultant

We encourage thoughtful questions and open dialogue. This is a space for evidence, respect and practical insight.

• Senior leaders and executives
• HR and People & Culture professionals
• Wellbeing and psychosocial risk leaders
• Women navigating perimenopause or menopause
• Organisations seeking to retain experienced female talent
• Anyone committed to inclusive, high-performing workplaces

Women aged 45–60 are one of the most experienced and strategically valuable cohorts in today’s workforce. Yet menopause remains largely invisible in leadership and wellbeing strategies.

When organisations understand the science, they can:

• Reduce psychosocial risk
• Support sustainable performance
• Improve retention of senior female leaders
• Strengthen inclusive leadership capability
• Normalise informed conversations about health and work

Creating psychologically healthy workplaces means acknowledging real human experiences and responding with evidence-based action.

We look forward to welcoming you to what will be a thoughtful, evidence-led and practically grounded conversation.

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