Imagine how… The Road to Mastery and Empowerment
Our Founders Menopause Journey to Creating Imagine how…
I spent about three years feeling like a shadow of myself. My confidence had plummeted, I was overwhelmed by stress, especially in crowded spaces, and I often found myself in tears. I thought I was simply failing to cope with life, empty nest closing in, senior leadership role increasing my stress and worrying about my aging parents, that was until a friend recommended a documentary about menopause. That was my lightbulb moment—I realised I was in perimenopause.
At first, HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) was felt like a miracle. But after six months, I noticed I needed more to truly manage my symptoms and regain control. That’s when I began researching and developing what I now call my “mastery approach.” This journey became the foundation of Imagine How. I don’t want anyone else to lose vital years feeling out of control or as though their confidence has disappeared—because with the right tools and support, it can absolutely be managed.
What really propelled me to start Imagine how… was experiencing debilitating anxiety during perimenopause. It became so overwhelming, I was crying at work (and I have never been a crier), I felt like I was constantly in fight, flight or freeze mode. In the end after almost a year of stress and anxiety I stepped away from my senior leadership role in education. Sadly, even today, despite growing awareness of menopause, there’s still a gap in outcome-focused support for workplaces. In my case, I was directed to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which, while useful, didn’t work collaboratively with my employer to create a plan that would enable me to stay in my role. Too often, workplace solutions feel superficial and don’t address the core issues that help people truly thrive.
There’s no magic fix for menopause!
You don’t need fixing you simply need recalibrating!
There is no one-size-fits-all fix for menopause. But there is so much that can be done to regain balance and feel empowered. It starts with understanding your symptoms, identifying the situations or triggers that make them worse, recognising the times in your cycle when you need extra support, and learning how lifestyle factors—like exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, HRT (if it’s right for you), and a strong support network—can make a real difference.
For me my magic menopause mastery sauce is: walking & weights + social engagement + dedicated me time + managing my cortisol + HRT
My mentoring sessions are designed to help clients create their own Menopause Mastery Plan - so they find their Magic Menopause Mastery sauce!
By tracking symptoms, sleep patterns, and stress levels, we work together to explore what’s effective for them, the options available, and how to access the right support. We then develop a personalised action plan tailored to their needs. The aim is to empower clients to manage their menopause with confidence, often requiring no more than two sessions and occasional check-ins to refine their plan. It’s about equipping them with the tools to maintain their own sense of balance and well-being.
“I spent about three years feeling like a shadow of myself. My confidence had plummeted, I was overwhelmed by stress, especially in crowded spaces, and I often found myself in tears”
Discover the empowering impact of weight training on hormone health during menopause! As testosterone levels naturally decline during this phase, embracing resistance exercises can be a game changer. Not only does lifting weights help build lean muscle mass and boost metabolism, but it can also stimulate your body to produce more testosterone. This, in turn, can enhance energy levels, improve mood, and support overall well-being. Take charge of your hormonal health and redefine your strength with weights—because menopause is not the end; it's a powerful new beginning!
Lift what you can - when you can!
In the workplace, my focus is on helping organisations create outcome-based plans that foster real change. This might include using pre- and post-training questionnaires to measure shifts in awareness and understanding, developing holistic menopause action plans that consider everything from temperature control to uniforms, and training in-house menopause mentors to provide ongoing support
For me, this work is not about selling training—it’s about driving a cultural shift. The goal is to ensure menopausal people are genuinely supported in their workplaces and that these interventions lead to lasting change. I want to create environments where individuals can thrive, knowing they have the understanding and resources they need to succeed.
Menopause Action Plans need to be holistic and strategic, starting with buy-in from senior leadership. Without executive-level support, initiatives like menopause groups or informal hangouts, while well-meaning, are unlikely to drive meaningful change. It’s crucial to recognise the vital contributions of women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s—and the stark reality that 23% of menopausal employees consider leaving their jobs every year. When leadership understands the business case, they’re more likely to invest in bespoke solutions that align with their organisational goals.
Call to Action:
Take the first step today – book a no-pressure discovery chat. No sales pitch, just a friendly conversation to get the ball rolling and start moving the dial, one conversation at a time.