Ep 08: The Transformative Power of Menopause Coaching at Work with Morna Dason-Barber

Women of a Certain Stage

Ever wondered how menopause coaching can make a difference in the workplace?

Today, I speak to the inspiring Morna Dason-Barber, People Director at the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

She shares her personal and professional experience as a menopause coach and her mission to support women's health in the workplace through vital education on menopause, fertility, and menstruation.

We discuss the impact of menopause coaching on employee productivity, job satisfaction, and workplace inclusivity.

Tune in now to learn more about how to create an inclusive and supportive workplace for women at all stages of life.

Here are the Highlights:

04:10 Personal struggles started menopause coaching journey

07:09 Symptoms led to a journey of understanding hormonal changes

12:05 The menopause plan is a coaching framework that profoundly impacts clients

16:40 Gaining practice clients at work

26:46 Natural, supportive woman-to-woman conversations

30:18 Empowering depleted Women at Work

33:45 Prioritising personal passions Again

Meet your host Lauren Chiren

Lauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.

With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.

Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.

About Women of a Certain Stage

We are committed to transforming the menopause experience—both for individuals and the organisations that support them.

Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.

Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

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About Morna Dason-Barber FCIPD:

Morna is a highly experienced People Director with nearly 30 years’ experience within her professional field both in the UK and internationally. Her work has seen her actively involved across all aspects of HR including recruitment, organisation change and transformation, leadership development, mergers & acquisitions and reward.

Having previously held several senior leadership positions within organisations such as Land Rover, Lloyds Banking Group and BSI, Morna is currently the People Director for the Institution of Technology and Engineering (the IET). Since joining, Morna has driven significant change and transformation programmes encompassing new ways of working, organisation design, culture and leadership.

A passionate advocate for wellbeing and women’s health, Morna has led the wellbeing agenda at the IET with a focus on supporting women through all stages of their health including the menopause. She is a certified Menopause Coach, Founder of ‘Forge-your way’, a midlife and menopause coaching business and actively works with women within and outside the workplace to support and enable them to thrive through this phase of life.