Barbara a C-Suite executive at a Fortune 500 company, had three major speaking engagements scheduled over two months—investor presentations, industry conferences, and board updates.
During our initial conversation, Barbara disclosed that six months into perimenopause, she was experiencing significant brain fog that made strategic thinking feel sluggish. In real-time Q&A situations during presentations, she felt her usual sharp thinking slipping. She was terrified that on stage, in front of hundreds of eyes, her fog would show and undermine her authority. She needed to understand what was happening and develop a concrete strategy to protect her performance.
Through The Tender Path℠ methodology, we identified that her brain fog peaked at specific times in her cycle and in specific situations. We developed a strategic framework for the week leading up to each speaking engagement: sleep optimization, energy management, and decision-making protocols to protect her clarity during high-stakes moments. We addressed the anxiety about disclosure—she didn't need to tell anyone what was happening. She just needed to know exactly how to manage it so it didn't show.
Barbara delivered all three speaking engagements with her characteristic authority and presence. Her Q&A responses were sharp. Three months later, she was promoted to an expanded executive role, crediting the clarity and confidence she regained as instrumental in her visibility for the promotion.
