Designing Work That Works for Women: Confidence, Connection & Capacity in Midlife
Mon Jan 26 2026
What if the way we design work could directly improve mental health, confidence, and long-term career wellbeing - especially for women navigating midlife transitions?
In this episode of Sage Women, Michelle Hasani, Rebecca Hannan and Mel share a bold, evidence-based conversation shaped by their collaboration, Work by Design. Together, they explore how cognitive and relational shifts in midlife -including those brought on by menopause - intersect with neuroscience, work culture, and gendered systems.
We dive into why job design isn't just about productivity — it's a health intervention and equity strategy. Through real-world stories and stats, we unpack how autonomy, allyship and psychological safety can transform workplaces.
You’ll hear about practical strategies like job crafting, co-created wellbeing plans, and how relational intelligence can build stronger, more inclusive teams. This episode is rich with insights for leaders, people practitioners, and anyone ready to reimagine how we show up, support each other, and succeed at work - by design.
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What if the way we design work could directly improve mental health, confidence, and long-term career wellbeing - especially for women navigating midlife transitions? In this episode of Sage Women, Michelle Hasani, Rebecca Hannan and Mel share a bold, evidence-based conversation shaped by their collaboration, Work by Design. Together, they explore how cognitive and relational shifts in midlife -including those brought on by menopause - intersect with neuroscience, work culture, and gendered systems. We dive into why job design isn't just about productivity — it's a health intervention and equity strategy. Through real-world stories and stats, we unpack how autonomy, allyship and psychological safety can transform workplaces. You’ll hear about practical strategies like job crafting, co-created wellbeing plans, and how relational intelligence can build stronger, more inclusive teams. This episode is rich with insights for leaders, people practitioners, and anyone ready to reimagine how we show up, support each other, and succeed at work - by design.