Jane's journey from D&I expert to Certified Menopause Coach

I’m so delighted to introduce today’s guest, Jane Ayaduray; a global diversity & inclusion leader who never imagined she’d become a menopause coach. In this warm, honest chat, Jane walks us through the moment she first heard about menopause coaching and thought, “That’s not for me”only to discover a whole new calling. What you’ll hearWhy Jane said “yes” to a programme she hadn’t planned for, and how a single question on inclusion sparked her curiosity.Life in motion: juggling jet lag, a house move and training, yet still turning up live every week.Practice clients unlocked: how a LinkedIn post and a village Facebook group brought twice the clients (and even a few surprises).Global insight: Jane’s take on menopause across New Zealand, Singapore, the UAE and beyond and what “community” looks like everywhere.Midlife reimagined: why menopause isn’t a downhill slide but the crest before an exhilarating downhill run.Next steps: group and one-to-one coaching, weaving menopause into career conversations, and building belonging in every workplace.Throughout our conversation, you’ll feel Jane’s passion for making a difference, her belief in holding space rather than having all the answers, and her excitement about the next 30 years of life beyond menopause. [00:01:06] Community support in menopause.[00:03:33] Intersectionality in menopause coaching.[00:09:52] Global career experiences.[00:11:08] Community support during menopause.[00:15:04] Shared experience of menopause.[00:17:11] Menopause support in the workplace.[00:21:40] Reassessing life during midlife.[00:25:30] Menopause as a life transition.[00:27:34] Inclusion and belonging in community.[00:30:16] Making a difference in life.[00:34:34] Menopause and career transitions.[00:34:56] The power of storytelling.Feeling inspired?If you’ve ever wondered how to combine your expertise with menopause savvy, or simply want to understand your own journey more deeply, discover how the Become a Menopause Coach diploma can open doors you never knew existed.For expert Menopause Talks, Training and Qualifications checkout  https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/Ready to find out more?Head to womenofacertainstage.com to learn more and join a truly supportive community.💬 Loved this episode?Leave a review and tag us @themenopausecoach on Instagram or LinkedIn to share your favourite takeaway.