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Fiona McKay is a trailblazing diversity and inclusion speaker whose work is redefining the conversation around gender equity in the workplace – particularly at the highest levels of leadership. A globally respected strategist, coach and commentator, Fiona is known for challenging outdated systems and championing transformative change. Her pioneering NOPAUSE™ method is enabling C-suite women to scale their careers and companies without being held back by menopause – a career stage often overlooked in business leadership. Fiona speaks with powerful authority, having experienced firsthand the impact of a surgically induced menopause while running her own company, an event that drove her to create the very resources she couldn’t find when she needed them most.
Throughout her impressive career, Fiona has held multiple high-impact roles that reflect her expertise in growth, performance and leadership development. She is the CEO and Founder of The Menopause Maze™, a company that delivers menopause-specific executive coaching and organisational solutions for talent retention, D&I, and ESG. Fiona is also the CEO of Lightbulb Leadership Solutions, a consultancy she founded in 2007 that partners with global brands like Adidas, Publicis Media and Imperial London Hotels to unlock growth through people, performance, profits and parity. Her multi-sector leadership experience ranges from managing barristers’ chambers to delivering employment law seminars to FTSE 100 firms, offering a rare depth of insight into business operations, legal frameworks and people dynamics.
Fiona is the driving force behind #FeedbackFirst, a global campaign she launched to eliminate gender-biased workplace feedback. Her ten-year research project revealed how the language and tone of feedback contribute to the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. Her work has influenced boardrooms and investors alike, embedding equity-driven policies that shift feedback from a soft skill to a strategic measure. Fiona has been recognised globally for her impact, winning Career Coach of the Year 2025, Menopause Champion of the Year 2023/24, and Women’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, as well as being named one of SheerLuxe’s 12 Most Influential Women in Business and a Top 250 Global FemTech Influencer.
Today, Fiona is one of the world’s most sought-after speakers on menopause in the workplace, female leadership, and gender equity. Her keynote topics – such as ‘Lead Without Limits’ and ‘From Hysterectomy to High Growth’ – offer fresh, research-backed insights with immediate, actionable outcomes. Whether she’s addressing global conferences, chairing panels, or consulting for investors, Fiona brings unmatched credibility, bold storytelling, and a clear call to action for businesses ready to evolve. Her work is not just about helping women lead through menopause; it’s about redesigning leadership itself to be more inclusive, resilient and future-ready.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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