Menopause often arrives just as women reach the peak of their careers, bringing more than hot flashes: symptoms can affect sleep, concentration, confidence, or stamina at exactly the moment leadership demands the most. In this CEO Weekly piece, menopause strategist Debbie Harris explains why this overlap matters and why it shouldn't be treated as a private struggle. Research backs her up: when symptoms and their psychological effects go unrecognised and unsupported by employers, menopause can create unnecessary professional hurdles for women. Yet it doesn't have to derail a career, since 87% of midlife women said menopause did not disrupt their work. The message is clear: with awareness, open conversation, and workplace support, women can keep leading strong through this transition

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