Sinead Sharkey-Steenson is a leadership and menopause coach focused on addressing the menopause talent drain. Her TEDx Talk, "Menopause: Smashing the Last Glass Ceiling," sparked her mission to shift the conversation from symptoms to solutions, enabling women to thrive in senior roles.
With over 20 years of experience as a speaker and trainer, Sinead has spent the last decade supporting women in business and sport. She has empowered more than 10,000 women to enhance their career impact. Her personal experience with menopause, combined with her professional background, drives her commitment to helping women succeed and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Sinead's extensive corporate career in transforming culture and leadership practices establishes her as a qualified expert. She holds a BA Hons in Psychology, MSc in Computing and Information Systems, MSc in Human Resource Management, and is an NLP Master Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ICF accredited coach, and PQ Coach.
Sinead has delivered talks and trained teams in global organisations such as Deloitte, Citi, Bombardier Aerospace, Oracle, the Irish Football Association, Tennis Ireland, and Lean In, advocating for women's leadership and driving meaningful change.