Podcast: Finding direction through the menopause in the IP Profession

In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause. Managing IP is proud to publish the second episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive. The series is hosted by Managing IP editor Max Walters, alongside Jodie Bates, a member of the IP Inclusive advisory board and an IT trainer at patent and trademark attorney firm Boult Wade Tennant.In this episode, the second of 10, we discuss one of IP Inclusive’s newest committees – IPause. The IPause community supports IP professionals who are going through, have gone through or expect to go through (peri)menopause, as well as people who want to support them. This episode delves into what (peri)menopause is, its impact on health and wellbeing, and how businesses can support those going through (peri)menopause.  We hear from IP pause lead Jane Wainwright, a former patent attorney and now leadership coach. Andrea Brewster and Anne Burgato from the IP Inclusive executive team also join the podcast.The podcast is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.In episode one, we delved into the mission of IP Inclusive, from its origins to where it finds itself today. You can listen to that episode here, or on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.