Rise Through Menopause: The MenoRise Movement

It’s time to break the silence around menopause and perimenopause — and rise.

At MenoRise, we believe this transformative stage of life deserves knowledge, confidence, leadership development, and empowerment — not stigma, shame, or misunderstanding.

 

Our Mission

We’re leading a bold new conversation to:

  • Educate women, men, and workplaces about menopause and its impact on leadership, life, and work.
  • Empower women to thrive through perimenopause and menopause with leadership tools, career strategies, and personal growth support.
  • Eliminate stigma at home, at work, and in society — building leadership cultures that celebrate women at every stage of life.

Because menopause isn’t the end of leadership — it’s the rise of an even stronger, bolder era.

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Why MenoRise Was Founded

MenoRise was created to change the story around menopause — from silence and struggle to leadership and empowerment.

When Sonia McDonald experienced the emotional, mental, and physical changes of menopause firsthand, she saw a gap no one was talking about. It wasn’t just about hormones. It was about identity. It was about resilience. It was about confidence, leadership, and well-being — all of which were being challenged at once.

And too many women were facing it alone. MenoRise was founded to declare: this is not the end — it’s the rise of a powerful new chapter.

Built on leadership expertise and lived experience, MenoRise exists to educate, empower, and elevate women through this life transition — and to champion workplaces that rise with them.

Meet Sonia – Founder of MenoRise™

The Heart and Courage Behind MenoRise™

Sonia McDonald has always believed leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about showing up, standing tall, and creating spaces where people thrive. As an award-winning CEO, global speaker, bestselling author, and leadership expert, Sonia has spent decades empowering others to lead with courage, authenticity, and heart.

But when Sonia entered perimenopause, she realised something was missing from the conversation — real support for women in this transition.

Instead of feeling seen, too many women felt sidelined, misunderstood, or invisible.

Sonia knew something had to change.

So she led the change. And MenoRise was born.

Today, Sonia is on a mission to:

How MenoRise Helps Organisations

Where Leadership Meets Life

Menopause affects every corner of life: career, health, confidence, and relationships. It deserves real leadership, not silence.

Menopause affects every corner of life: career, health, confidence, and relationships. It deserves real leadership, not silence.

We support:

  • Women navigating perimenopause and menopause
  • Men who want to be true allies
  • Leaders and employers building inclusive, future-ready workplaces

The Truth?

Supporting women through menopause isn’t a perk. It’s a leadership imperative.

Supporting women through menopause isn’t a perk. It’s a leadership imperative.

MenoRise exists to:

  • Break the stigma
  • Fuel the conversation
  • Build a world where women rise higher than ever

Because menopause is powerful. Menopause is leadership in action.

MenoRise Leadership Development & Certification Program™

This Is Not a Pause. It’s a Power Shift.

The MenoRise Leadership Development & Workplace Certification Program™ are bold, transformational experiences designed to:

MenoRise Leadership Development Program™

For Individuals & Organisations

This is your next era of leadership. Bigger, bolder, and braver than ever.

Participants Will Learn to

Program Highlights

How the Program is Delivered

Live Online Workshops

Engaging, interactive leadership sessions delivered in real time

Self-Paced Digital Learning Hub

Access on-demand video lessons, workbooks, and reflection prompts

One-on-One Coaching

Personalised support to deepen growth and accelerate outcomes

Peer Circles

Monthly group coaching and connection spaces for shared learning and support

Organisational Integration

Options to embed within existing leadership or wellbeing programs

Flexible Format

Choose from 6-week intensives, 3-month journeys, or ongoing leadership pathways

Take the MenoRise Organisational Readiness Quiz

Is Your Workplace Menopause-Inclusive?

Take our strategic 10-minute audit to uncover:

  • Policy gaps
  • Leadership training needs
  • Culture and wellbeing opportunities

Outcome: Workplace Inclusivity Scorecard + Custom Action Plan

Sample Questions:

  • Do you have a formal menopause support policy?
  • Are leaders trained on menopause support?
  • Are flexible work options visible and encouraged?
  • Is midlife wellbeing embedded into DEI strategies?

MenoRise Workplace Certification Program™

Support Isn’t Silent. It’s Leadership in Action.

The MenoRise Workplace Certification Program™ recognises organisations building menopause-supportive, leadership-driven cultures.

 

 

Certification Journey:

  1. Take the quiz
  2. Complete the workplace audit
  3. Implement core policies & training
  4. Achieve Certification and your Badge – plus exposure on our site
  5. Get Global Recognition

Certification Benefits:

  1. Official Badge & Listing
  2. Featured in our Workplace Directory
  3. Media Kit for Celebration
  4. Recognition at Annual MenoRise Awards

Why It Matters

  1. Reignite leadership confidence
  2. Build workplaces where women thrive
  3. Create real human-centred leadership
  4. Turn menopause into a leadership superpower

For Teams

Learn more about the  MenoRise Leadership Development Program™

For Organisations

Take the “Is Your Workplace Menopause-Inclusive?”

Book a Discovery Call.

Start your Certification Journey

Is Your Workplace Menopause-Inclusive?

Discover how well your organisation supports women through perimenopause and menopause.

Take 10 minutes to complete this quiz and receive your Inclusivity Scorecard and Action Plan.

Polling Form (#3)

Section: 01 Policy & Formal Support

Section: 02 Education & Awareness

Section 3: Culture & Psychological Safety

Section 4: Career & Retention

Section 5: Commitment & Future Readiness

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