Fiona McKay is an award-winning keynote speaker, strategist and entrepreneur, best known as the Founder and CEO of The Menopause Maze and creator of the pioneering NOPAUSE™ Method. With a career dedicated to transforming how women lead and succeed, especially through the often-overlooked challenges of menopause, Fiona delivers high-impact, evidence-based talks that challenge the status quo. Her work has made her one of the most sought-after voices in leadership, gender equity and business performance - recognised globally as the go-to Menopause Career Coach™ for C-suite women navigating change at the highest levels.
Fiona’s early career began in the public legal sector, where she worked as a High Court Judicial Clerk within the Lord Chancellor’s Department. Over eight years, she gained invaluable insight into high-pressure decision-making environments, later becoming Chambers Director at Young Street Barristers Chambers, managing 33 barristers across diverse areas of law. This formative period shaped Fiona’s deep understanding of governance, influence, and leadership. Her transition into business came with roles as Lead Seminar Speaker at Peninsula Business Services and Head of Seminars at Citation Plc, where she built her reputation as a compelling communicator on employment law and workplace compliance for major corporate clients.
Fiona’s list of accolades and leadership roles is extensive. She is the Founder and CEO of Lightbulb Leadership Solutions, where she supports high-growth firms and investors in scaling business impact across people, performance, profits and parity. In 2018, she launched the influential #FeedbackFirst campaign, highlighting bias in workplace feedback that impedes women's advancement. Her work has earned her multiple awards, including Career Coach of the Year 2025, Business Advisor of the Year 2025, and Menopause Champion of the Year 2023/24. She is also a Top 250 Global Influencer in FemTech and a Member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women & Enterprise, influencing policy at a national level.
People book Fiona because she delivers more than inspiration - she offers practical strategies, bold truths and proven results. Her topics cover leadership, menopause in business, gender-lens investing, and workplace inclusion - issues that are critical to both talent retention and business growth. Whether speaking to boardrooms, conferences or global forums, Fiona brings clarity, energy and impact. Her sessions transform perceptions, unlock potential, and ensure women can lead without limits. For organisations looking to spark real change and retain high-performing female talent, Fiona is the keynote speaker of choice.
Fiona McKay's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Lead Without Limits: Scaling Careers Through All Stages of Menopause
- From Hysterectomy to High Growth: Building the NOPAUSE™ Method
- The Menopause Disclosure Dilemma: Leadership Risks and Rewards
- How to Manage the Hormonal Highway in the Boardroom
- FeedbackFirst: Reframing Women’s Development in the Workplace
- Navigating The Menopause Maze™: Unstoppable Leadership Through Change
- Scaling Business Growth While Leading Through Menopause
- Creating Gender-Balanced Talent Pipelines for Investors and C-Suite Leaders
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Fiona’s an expert in menopause education, talent retention and business strategy. Her professionalism, knowledge, and friendly approach make her an exceptional resource in providing valuable insights and support for women and workplaces going through this significant life stage.” - Carl, Partner, NFU Mutual Bury
“Fiona is a dynamic and fascinating keynote speaker and a very valuable host for interactive discussions. She is a very impressive business-person who inspires you to do more, be better and to think more innovative.” - Victoria, Brand Strategy Director, Informa Connect
“Fiona McKay is a versatile presenter and host. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Fund Forum in Monaco. She has the ability to take complex financial concepts and debates and simplify them for the mass market, without losing any of their nuance.” - Yuri, Editor in Chief, Professional Wealth, Financial Times
- 2025 – Career Coach of the Year
- 2025 – Business Advisor of the Year
- 2025 – Global 100 Excellence Award in M&A
- 2024 – Most Influential Women’s Health and Career Support Business Women
- 2023/24 – Menopause Champion of the Year
- 2022 – Launched The Menopause Maze and NOPAUSE™ Method
- 2018 – Launched global campaign #FeedbackFirst
- 2017 – Founded Fiona-McKay.com for executive coaching and keynote speaking
- 2007 – Founded Lightbulb Leadership Solutions
- 2002–2007 – Lead Seminar Speaker for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies
- 1995–2002 – Chambers Director, Young Street Barristers Chambers
- 1987–1995 – High Court Judicial Clerk, The Lord Chancellor's Department
How to hire Fiona McKay
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