Perimenopause affects millions of women during some of the most pivotal years of their careers—yet it remains one of the least discussed topics in the workplace. In Episode 6 of Leading Out Loud, workplace well-being expert Renee Machel shares powerful insights on how perimenopause impacts women’s health, confidence, and performance.

We explore the physical and cognitive symptoms that often go unrecognized, the hidden cost to organizations when these challenges are ignored, and why awareness matters for both employees and leaders. Renee also offers practical strategies for creating more supportive workplaces—from normalizing conversations to redesigning systems that prioritize well-being and retention.

If you care about workplace culture, leadership, and supporting women through critical life transitions, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Watch the full episode to learn how organizations can better support women—and why it matters for everyone.

Keywords: perimenopause, workplace well-being, women's health, mental health, burnout, advocacy, organizational support, systemic change

Key Topics:

Perimenopause and its impact on women in the workforce

Workplace culture and psychological safety

Strategies for advocacy and self-advocacy during health transitions

Guest Information: Renee Machel, CPC, CYT, MBSR

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneemachel/

Websites:

reneemachel.com

penniecompanion.com

getmotiveted.com 

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

This full Episode from Leading Out Loud is available now on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

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