EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP THROUGH
HORMONAL HARMONY
A Corporate Strategy
alison Acerra MS, RDN, LD
Nutritionist, Speaker and Women’s Health Advocate Advancing Women’s Wellness At Work
Alison brought a fresh and deeply needed perspective to our Women’s Leadership event. Her session opened up a conversation that so many of the women in the room didn’t even realize they needed—how our biology, specifically our hormones, play a role in how we lead, think, show up, and sustain our energy. It was honest, empowering, and grounded in both personal experience and professional expertise, which made it all the more relatable and impactful.
The feedback we received afterward was overwhelmingly positive. Several women shared that it was the first time someone had connected the dots between their health and their leadership capacity in such a practical, digestible way. Alison helped our audience understand that honoring their bodies isn’t a detour from their leadership path—it’s a crucial part of it.
She was the perfect fit for this room of high-achieving women who are often juggling immense responsibility, and her message landed in such an authentic and energizing way. We’d bring her back in a heartbeat.”
—Theresa Caragol, Founder, CEO, AchieveUnite Inc.
THE SILENT CRISIS: WOMEN’S HEALTH AT WORK
BEHIND THE STRONG PERFORMANCE, productivity, and dedication of women in the workplace lies a silent struggle that extends to every level within the organization.
From emerging professionals to seasoned leaders, women at all levels grapple with the challenge of balancing high-stakes performance with the physical, emotional and mental impact of their natural cycles and life transitions.
These factors are contributing to high rates of stress and burnout among women in Corporate America.
THE CHALLENGES WOMEN FACE
THERE ARE OVER 100 SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH PMS AND PERIMENOPAUSE
THE MOST COMMON MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AFFECTING WOMEN GREATER THAN 50% OF THE TIME INCLUDE:
54%
FATIGUE
47%
POOR SLEEP
44%
POOR CONCENTRATION
40%
MEMORY LOSS
While women remain remarkably effective in their roles at work, debilitating symptoms related to these hormonal changes are increasingly common and limiting them from leading and performing at their fullest potential in the workplace.
THE COST TO EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS GAPS LEAD TO LOST PRODUCTIVITY, HIGHER TURN OVER AND INCREASED HEALTHCARE COSTS.
MENOPAUSE COSTS 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY
“Without the necessary resources and support, your business runs the risk of losing some of your most senior and skilled employees.” - Great Place to Work
65%
Women who believe their work performance is suffering due to menopause.
1 MILLION
Women who have left their job due to menopause.
60%
Women feeling uninformed about menopause.
70%
Women who seek menopause care but don’t get treatment.
HOW THIS PLAYS OUT
Women provide invaluable contributions, knowledge, experience and mentorship to maturing leaders, however hormonal dysregulation creates limitations that can significantly impact their performance and productivity.
— An Executive leading a critical strategy meeting finds it difficult to focus due to hormonal shifts—her confidence breaks and she doesn’t lead from her usual position of power and vision.
— Brain fog causes delays in decision making and potential for errors is higher.
— A woman leader, battling mood swings, struggles to maintain effective communication, straining relationships and collaboration.
HARNESSING HORMONAL INTELLIGENCE AS A BUSINESS STRATEGY
Empowering women with the education and resources to achieve hormonal health transforms their natural cycles into a leadership superpower.
By supporting women in understanding and optimizing their well-being, organizations unlock a strategic business advantage—elevating resilience, collaboration, decision-making, and productivity in ways that fuel creativity and foster sustainable success.
This innovative approach drives employee engagement, retention and a culture of inclusivity.
TARGETED Solutions THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, TEAMS & BUSINESSES
TAILORED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET DIVERSE CORPORATE NEEDS AND BUDGETS
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Designed to equip employees with practical knowledge and strategies for improving women’s health and wellness in the workplace, ideal for lunch-and-learns, workshops, and ongoing training programs. (Virtual/In Person)
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGY FOR INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES
Focused sessions that equips leadership teams with essential insights and strategies to address women’s health issues in the workplace. (Virtual/In Person)
DIGITAL SELF-STUDY COURSES
Online self-led program empowering women to manage menopause with knowledge and practical tools so they can maintain their health, wellbeing and performance at work.
EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S NUTRITION AND HORMONE HEALTH COACHING
Empowering busy professional women to optimize their wellbeing, energy, and performance with sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies. (1:1 Mentorships, 3 & 6 months)
“I participated In the Hormone Harmony Workshop you gave at Women@LinkedIn and was absolutely amazed by it. This resonates 100% WITH me. IT’S so powerful to bring this topic in a context of work.” —LinkedIn Employee
Empowering Women and Strengthening Organizations
ALISON ACERRA MS, RD, LDN
Alison Acerra, MS, RDN, LD, is a Nutrition Strategist and the Principal and Founder of Alison Acerra Nutrition. She designs programs that empower organizations and their female employees by addressing the vital connection between nutrition, hormonal health, and professional performance. Through sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies, Alison is dedicated to helping women boost energy, enhance mental clarity, stabilize mood, and recover from hormonal imbalances—enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.
A passionate advocate for women’s health, Alison views hormonal harmony as essential for effective leadership, inspiring women leaders to reach their full potential with confidence and purpose.
With over two decades of experience, Alison has directed Nutrition Strategy for a national corporate dining company, partnered with Global Wellness Teams, and supported Executive Women Leaders in health and hormone transformation. As a business consultant, she collaborates with employers, foodservice companies, and food CPG brands to incorporate Food as Medicine into strategic initiatives.
Alison’s career includes contributions to the Department of Defense Clinical Guidelines on Weight Management, co-authoring Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, and advisory roles with the MedShadow Foundation.
Bring Forward Change Today
A GUIDED PROGRAM CAN DELIVER THE SUPPORT, AWARENESS AND CHANGE NEEDED TO ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE.
By recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by women dealing with hormonal imbalances, workplaces can proactively implement supportive measures that not only alleviate symptoms but also foster a more inclusive and empowering environment for their female leaders.
These steps can go far in cultivating higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction, improving overall health, wellbeing and workplace performance while reducing the economic burden on organizations.
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