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Anna Allerton is a leading voice in mental health advocacy, specialising in the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women’s wellbeing. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Anna combines personal experience with professional insight to deliver powerful, relatable talks that break the stigma around hormonal health and mental resilience. She is frequently booked to speak on topics such as anxiety, burnout, identity loss, and vulnerable leadership, all through the lens of midlife hormonal change.
Her transition into this space began after a 17-year career at Sky Sports, where she was a trailblazer in women’s sports journalism and known for launching the groundbreaking ‘Sportswomen’ programme. But behind her professional success, Anna faced a silent personal struggle. During her second maternity leave, she experienced debilitating anxiety, brain fog, and cognitive decline; symptoms that were later diagnosed as perimenopausal. The mental toll of this period led to a pivotal career change, as she retrained as an Executive Coach to support other women navigating similar challenges.
Anna’s lived experience brings authenticity and emotional depth to her talks. She speaks openly about the mental health impact of hormonal changes, identity loss in midlife, and the emotional cost of high-performance careers. Her work now includes consulting with organisations to create menopause-supportive cultures, and in 2024, she was a featured speaker at the UK Government’s ‘No Time To Step Back’ Menopause event. She also contributed to the book “Myths of Menopause” and has written candidly about her journey through perimenopause and career change, further establishing her as a thought leader in this space.
Event organisers consistently praise Anna for her ability to connect with audiences through raw storytelling, expert knowledge, and a compassionate, empowering approach. Whether speaking at Menopause Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, or corporate wellbeing events, Anna offers a transformative experience, equipping teams and leaders with the tools to better support themselves and others. Her talks are not only informative but deeply human, making her one of the most relevant and impactful mental health speakers today.
“Anna was exceptional on the IMG Menopause Panel – extremely informative, professional and made the content relatable to the audience. I would absolutely recommend Anna to anyone looking for an engaging public speaker.”
“Anna is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable, communicative and takes the time to really understand your needs as an organisation. I would recommend Anna to anyone who’d listen.”
“The presentation Anna delivered was incredibly powerful. Anna’s talk broke down the stigma attached to menopause in the workplace and has made this an open conversation. I recommend Anna to every organisation: your staff will thank you.”
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