From Corporate Exit to Midlife Transformation: Authentic Menopause Coaching with Sam Mancey

Today I’m joined by my awesome Certified Menopause Coach graduate - Sam Mancey, executive coach, former John Lewis leader - who shares how a back-of-house tech glitch, major spinal surgery and a corporate “divorce” all led her to a powerful new calling: supporting women (and the people around them) through midlife transition. In this warm, wide-ranging conversation we explore: Why “menopause coach,” when you’re already a coach? Sam explains what tipped her from leadership development into menopause support, and why adding this specialty makes you a better coach for every client. Authenticity in the face of adversityFrom taking calls in her hospital bed post-op to diving into the program alongside nurses, nutritionists and startup founders, Sam shows that real coaching is about “papering over no cracks.”Cultivating company-wide supportLearn how to weave one-to-one coaching into group rolls-outs that bring cross-departmental mentorship, raise awareness with male allies and spark organic peer networks.Beyond the GP script Why pointing every woman back to her doctor isn’t enough—and how to coach clients to navigate conflicting HRT guidelines, self-advocate with clinicians and build a holistic self-care toolkit.Turning personal setbacks into your biggest strengthsHear Sam’s story of a constructive exit, broken promises and living through corporate change—and how she used every “messy” moment to fuel her next chapter.Whether you’re a seasoned coach, an HR leader or someone just starting to feel the impact of perimenopause, Sam’s journey will inspire you to bring empathy, expertise and practical tools into every conversation.[00:01:08] Coaching and menopause awareness.[00:03:36] Coaching relationship effectiveness.[00:09:06] Importance of community in learning.[00:10:52] Menopause support in coaching.[00:15:14] Group coaching for menopause support.[00:18:26] Menopause support through mentorship.[00:22:08] Men's role in menopause support.[00:23:50] Menopause as a second adolescence.[00:27:08] Self-Selection in Program Enrollment.[00:31:13] Business evolution and opportunities.[00:33:47] Menopause opportunities and coaching.Resources & Next Steps 🎓 Learn more about our next Become a Menopause Coach Diploma cohort → https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/menopause_coach/💬 Ready to transform midlife challenges into a springboard for growth - yours or your people’s?Let’s talk about how bespoke menopause coaching can unlock resilience, retention and real wellbeing in your world:https://bookme.name/womenofacertainstage/pod