What killer whales can teach us about menopause | Thea O'Connor | TEDxCanberra

Menopause is a natural body function (just like sneezing!), and yet it carries a lot of shame and stigma, especially in the workplace. In her talk, Thea O'Connor challenges the audience to shift the conversation around menopause in the workplace. Thea O’Connor is a senior advisor on workplace wellbeing and productivity, helping leaders, teams and individuals improve their workplace engagement and effectiveness through body intelligence and better health. She draws on over 25 year’s experience in health promotion including in the fields of nutrition (as a dietitian), body image, sleep science and workplace health. She has worked with a diverse range of organisations, helping them normalise conversations about menopause at work so that menopausal women feel safe to ask for support when they need it. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@sallymurphy2426]

Thank you Thea! The work you have done on menopause at work has been groundbreaking and I have been lucky enough to be part of it. Congratulations.

[@marlenacorcoran8040]

Very useful tip at the conclusion! Great example of how one's older self does not get as derailed as one's younger self would have been by a small error.

[@user-le2ij9oe4t]

Thank you Thea. Playful, wise and practical. A reset for the current myths around menopause.

[@genacox]

Love this talk. Not only does it sync with my personal experiences but it lays bare the ridiculousness of the menopause taboo. Menopause happens. It can make women stronger and more valuable. Organizations should Name, Frame, Equip, Adjust.

[@AliDavies]

Well said

[@rebeccamaylei36]

Amazing talk! And so needed in today's society. Thank you from a menopausal working woman, this resonated with me on many, many levels. Appreciating the wisdom and authority of our older self is key. Loved it!

[@inkahleeconsultancy]

What a fantastic presentation, so relatable and accessible for everyone to understand the truth of menopause as women's super power of regeneration. A really fantastic ending too, especially when you speak about feeling more embodied in this stage of life and no longer sweating the small stuff - relatable for many of us I'm sure!

[@sarahschuetz]

Wow thank you Thea! What a bomb you landed there. Groundbreaking for all women and men in all businesses. Thank you!

[@AliDavies]

A powerful talk and message.

[@katiekent-fv6ze]

Loved this Ted talk - really enlightening and informative - should be part of every work place induction or education day!

[@AliDavies]

I agree. And part of all manager, leadership, and HR training too.

[@petalehane3635]

Yes, my response also, such valuable insights offered and the reframe of menopause is so very needed and important to the wellbeing of everyone at work.

[@user-bf4nc4ob4q]

Loved this talk! Thea is helping to shift the narrative about menopause, which is so needed in our workplaces

[@theaoconnor3214]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it

[@Knightleys2065]

Fabulous talk and great way to relate menopause to a wider audience. I have done Thea's menopause at work course and I found it so useful.

[@biggerlove1256]

Great talk! Thank you for talking about menopause in such a helpful and professional way!

[@kategamble6473]

Brilliant talk about menopause in the work place. If only more companies and HR departments were investing in this type of education

[@freddycarrick7711]

excellent presentation and concise information.

[@thefitnesshutch8903]

The menopause is a very important subject and has been really prominent lately

[@marlenacorcoran8040]

Wonderful information, introduction and delivery.

[@michellemcfadyen3303]

Well done Thea - excellent!

[@JaneneClemence]

Brilliant talk, thank you Thea!! Your presentation is a resource I can refer clients to... women experiencing shame about menopausal symptoms and feeling like they are a 'waste of space' - when nothing is further from the truth! Your talk was relatable, clear and inspiring. Again, thank you!

[@theaoconnor3214]

Thanks so much Janene.

[@laianenogueira3596]

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