Lauren Chiren is best known for her role as founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage. Within this role she is committed to making workplaces more inclusive for those navigating menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. As a women’s wellbeing advocate and workplace inclusivity expert, Lauren is highly sought after to give keynote speeches on topics as such.
At the beginning of her career, Lauren gained a strong background in psychology, sports therapy, nutrition, and personal coaching. She then transitioned into senior corporate roles, including Head of Transformation at Nationwide Building Society, and held leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays. Further into her career, Lauren experienced severe symptoms of menopause, which she mistook for signs of early-onset dementia. Following this, Lauren made it her mission to ensure others do not endure the same journey without any form of support.
Later in her career, Lauren founded Women of a Certain Stage, through which she educates employers on the importance of menopause awareness and creates supportive environments to retain top talent. Through this side of her career, Lauren has given keynotes internationally at major events like Women in Law Summit and Women in Finance. She has also contributed evidence to the UK Parliament and USA Senate as well as supported the BSI’s Standard on Menstruation and Menopause, which stand as examples of her influence on policy development. Lauren’s dedication is further highlighted through her training programs, Become a Menopause Champion and Become a Menopause Coach, which she developed to empower organisations to better support employees. She has been regularly featured in major media outlets such as the BBC, Forbes, CNN, and Sky News, establishing her as a credible professional in her field.
A leading advocate for inclusive workplace culture, Lauren is driven by her personal experiences and professional expertise in the corporate world. She has an ability to transform complex topics into meaningful conversations with clarity and passion. Lauren’s unique skill set makes her an exceptional voice to be heard at a variety of events and for a variety of audiences. So if you are looking for a women’s wellbeing and workplace inclusivity speaker to inspire and educate, hire Lauren Chiren today!
How to hire Lauren Chiren
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Lauren Chiren for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 - Contributed to USA Senate on menopause in the workplace
- 2022 - Supported the BSI's development of the Standard on Menstruation and Menopause
- 2021 - Launched "Become a Menopause Champion" and "Become a Menopause Coach" training programs
- 2020 - Featured speaker at Women in Law Summit and Women in Finance Summit
- 2019 - Provided evidence to UK Parliament’s inquiry on menopause in the workplace
- 2018 - Founded Women of a Certain Stage
- 2016 - Became an award-winning motivational speaker and emcee, presenting globally on women’s wellbeing
- 2011 - Headed major transformation initiatives at Nationwide Building Society
- 2009 - Senior leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays, leading global transformation projects
