Sinead Sharkey-Steenson is a leadership and menopause coach focused on addressing the menopause talent drain. Her TEDx Talk, "Menopause: Smashing the Last Glass Ceiling," sparked her mission to shift the conversation from symptoms to solutions, enabling women to thrive in senior roles.
With over 20 years of experience as a speaker and trainer, Sinead has spent the last decade supporting women in business and sport. She has empowered more than 10,000 women to enhance their career impact. Her personal experience with menopause, combined with her professional background, drives her commitment to helping women succeed and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Sinead's extensive corporate career in transforming culture and leadership practices establishes her as a qualified expert. She holds a BA Hons in Psychology, MSc in Computing and Information Systems, MSc in Human Resource Management, and is an NLP Master Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ICF accredited coach, and PQ Coach.
Sinead has delivered talks and trained teams in global organisations such as Deloitte, Citi, Bombardier Aerospace, Oracle, the Irish Football Association, Tennis Ireland, and Lean In, advocating for women's leadership and driving meaningful change.
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What topics does Sinead Sharkey-Steenson specialise in?
Sinead Sharkey-Steenson specialises in talking about menopause, women's leadership, workplace culture transformation and more.
What is Sinead Sharkey-Steenson's speaking style like?
Sinead engages audiences with her authentic, humorous, and empowering style. Her insightful presentations inspire and motivate, creating a safe space for discussion and leaving a lasting impact on all attendees. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Sinead Sharkey-Steenson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
For companies committed to valuing and supporting their female workforce, this session is a must. In this talk, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson will teach you how to retain your workforce through life changes. You’ll understand what your employees are experiencing during menopause and learn how to offer meaningful support to ensure your workplace remains a place where women thrive.
Menopause symptoms can manifest uniquely in the workplace. In this awareness session, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson goes beyond the medical symptoms to show their impact on work life. You’ll learn practical techniques to support your team effectively through these changes.
Aimed at women navigating their careers during peri/menopause, this talk is filled with practical tools and proven tips. Sinead Sharkey-Steenson will share the strategies to maintain and elevate your career, even on the toughest days.
Good mental health is key to managing stress and life changes. In this session, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson will show you how to get your brain in top condition, so you can handle stress like a pro and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
In this session, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson teaches you how to reduce your stress and continue to make purposeful impact as a leader experiencing menopause. Sinead offers strategies to manage your responsibilities and hormonal changes while maintaining your impact and easing stress.
Menopause can intensify feelings of anxiety and low confidence. In this session, Sinead Sharkey-Steenson provides powerful tips to boost your confidence and maintain your impact, helping you tackle imposter syndrome head-on.
