Debbie Kleiner was delighted with the way in which the Women’s Health Workshop was received by GCMA members.
GCMA members turned out in numbers to take part in the Women’s Health Workshop last week.
Wellbeing expert Debbie Kleiner hosted a special webinar with a focus on women’s health ahead of the AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews.
Women make up 47% of the 32 million UK workforce and 4.4 million of them are over 50.
The workshop covered key topics relating to wellbeing issues that can present themselves at different stages in women’s lives, including menopause, overthinking, and imposter syndrome.
“The session was incredibly well received,” said Debbie. “Having researched women in golf club leadership, I realised there can be a problem in some cases where women are looked down upon.
“Of course there are some well-educated men who know how much women have to offer in leadership positions.”
About Debbie Kleiner
Debbie runs Wellbeing In Work, which brings together trusted advisors and practitioners to offer a well-rounded workplace wellbeing service.
She spends most of her time directing businesses in relation to their wellbeing strategy. Having studied a MSc in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, she went on to study a stress management diploma and then became a Mental Health First Aid accredited trainer.
Debbie’s expertise lies in helping companies bring together their wellbeing strategy and pull together an appropriate plan with the ability to deliver training. She has a host of specialist trainers working along side her.
Reflecting on a lively and engaging webinar that featured thoughtful contributions from many of the attendees, Debbie said: “We discussed the government’s report in 2022 and the fact that there are a growing number of women in the workplace over 50 who are of course experiencing the menopause.
“The government recognise that women in work are leaving due to their employers not being supportive and understanding of some of the challenges this brings.
“Some simple measures can help with some of the symptoms. For example, meetings in airy rooms to help with hot flushes!
“I asked the women in the session to get involved in a poll I ran to identify some of the issues they experience. One that came up was overthinking and in particular playing things over in their heads.
“Ruminating like this doesn’t help stress levels, so I taught them some techniques to manage overthinking.
“They also shared what their stress signs are and not sleeping is a big one. We then explored some tips about imposter syndrome.”
Debbie was also delighted to several many male GCMA members in attendance for the webinar.
“I was impressed that men came along to the session to better understand some of the challenges women experience which will help them be better managers,” she added.
