Make your workplace
a place where women thrive

Women make up almost half the workforce, yet many organisations still aren’t fully supporting them through key life stages - menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, menopause and beyond.

The result? Lost productivity, reduced engagement, talented people leaving the workforce earlier than they should and younger women not seeing a career trajectory for them.

Supporting women's health isn't simply the right thing to do. It's a smart investment in your people, your culture and your business.

I’ve spent 20+ years researching and writing about health, and I’ve written two bestselling books on menopause and healthy ageing. I can help your organisation change the narrative for women, help them feel truly supported, and make your workplace better for everyone.
(Bonus: your bottom line will get a boost, too).

Through engaging, practical and myth-busting keynote presentations, webinars and workshops, I give your people the knowledge and confidence to better understand their health, and I offer leaders the tools to create workplaces where everyone can do their best work. My sessions leave people informed, empowered and ready to take action.

This isn't just another wellbeing presentation.

I combine my 20+ years as a health journalist with the latest evidence and an engaging, down-to-earth speaking style that makes complex science easy to understand - and fun! - for all ages, stages and genders.

Organisations book me because my sessions:

  • improve the wellbeing and confidence of their people

  • reduce stigma around menopause and women's health

  • equip leaders to better support their teams

  • improve engagement, retention and inclusion

  • start conversations that create lasting cultural change

  • help demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting women at every life stage

People leave with practical strategies they can use now. Employers gain healthier, more cohesive and more productive teams.

All talks can be tailored to your organisation, event and goals.

Read more about my most popular topics below.

Organisations I’ve worked with

  • ANZ
  • Kelloggs
  • The Westpac logo featuring a stylized letter 'W' in gray followed by the black word 'westpac' on a white background.
  • MITRE 10 logo white on a black box
  • ASB logo. Grey on a white background.
  • Kiwirail logo with stylized train track design on the right.
  • JLL logo in shades of gray and black, set against a plain white background.
  • The Deloitte logo in black text with a gray dot on a white background.
  • Air New Zealand logo in black with stylized black Koru symbol to the right.
  • The LIC logo in black and gray colors, with the letters 'ISIC' next to a circular emblem with a curved arrow design.
  • Kiwibank logo with black text and icon on a white background.
  • Logo of Port of Tauranga with a stylized semi-circle graphic and black text.
  • T.T. Tonkin + Taylor Logo. Black on white background
  • Logo for Abley blck on white background
  • Farm Source logo in grayscale with the words 'Farm Source' next to a stylized circle.
  • Logo of Braemar Hospital featuring stylized silhouettes of people and the hospital name in black text.
  • Logo for NZ Safety Blackwoods in black and gray text.
  • Logo of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority with the word NZQA and a stylized curling spiral in the letter Q, along with the Māori translation Mana Tohu Mātaranga o Aotearoa.
  • Rabobank logo in black text on a white background.
  • Essity logo, black on white background
  • Tompkins Wake logo in black and white with a white background.
  • Hato Hone St John logo. Black and white lettering with a circular emblem featuring a seven-pointed star.
  • PWC logo with black text and two gray parallelogram shapes above the text.
  • Logo of Greater Wellington with a stylized circular design and Maori phrase 'Te Pane Matua Taiao'.
  • Aurecon logo in black and gray on a white background.
  • Logo of New Zealand Media and Entertainment with the initials NZME in bold black and gray letters.
  • Logo for Penguin Random House New Zealand, featuring a stylized black and white penguin within an oval, and the company name written to the right.
  • Southern Cross Healthcare logo with a gray cross and sparkling stars.

Signature Talks

This Changes Everything:
the menopause talk

Help your workplace understand one of the biggest yet least understood challenges affecting today's workplaces.

This is a wellbeing education experience for all genders and ages, but especially for midlife women, the fastest-growing group in the modern workplace. 

My most popular talk is made for workplaces of all sizes. It’s informed by the latest evidence, which I’m constantly researching. It’s empowering, packed with actionable information, and fun, and can be delivered via webinar or as a keynote at your workplace or conference.

I’ll cover what I’ve learned over years of research into the latest science; Kiwi women’s experiences, and my own lived experience as a menopausal woman. I’ll share what I learned researching and writing my books. We’ll share some stories, have a laugh and learn a lot along the way.

You’ll learn:

  • What is all this about? What is perimenopause? What is menopause? What is going on in my body and brain?

  • Common symptoms and what to do about them, including flushes, brain fog, mood issues, sleep problems, weight and body changes, sleep problems and more, including mental health challenges

  • The lowdown on HRT: Dangerous or essential? Must-have, fountain of youth or over-hyped? What the latest science really says (and doesn't say)

  • Menopause myths busted: what works and what doesn’t (despite the social media information overload) and how to spot misinformation and marketing hype

  • Nurturing your health: what to do NOW for a vibrant and healthy second half (whatever stage you’re in)

  • Menopause at work: how to have a menopause-friendly workplace; how to be a menopause ally to the women in your life; what employers, managers and colleagues can do

  • PLUS: your questions answered: We’ll have plenty of time to unpack your burning questions.


This talk can be tailored to your group and event, and can be delivered as a keynote, an in-person session or a webinar.

Contact Me

Hormones, health and happiness:
the ultimate guide to positive ageing

Hormones, health & happiness. The ‘everything guide’ to thriving in midlife and beyond.

We're living longer than ever before. Many women will spend a third or more of their lives after menopause. And I believe those years will be some of the healthiest, happiest and most productive of our lives.

But we need to challenge outdated ideas about ageing and menopause, replacing them with practical, evidence-based strategies that help women thrive; not just through menopause, but for decades afterwards. That’s what I offer in this empowering session.

Today's midlife women aren't slowing down. They're leading teams, mentoring others, balancing caring responsibilities and making significant contributions to their organisations. Supporting their health isn't simply a wellbeing initiative. It's an investment in retaining talent, strengthening culture and helping people perform at their best.

This session helps your organisation create a more informed, supportive workplace while giving your people the practical tools and mindset shifts they need to improve their long-term health and wellbeing.

What we’ll explore:

  • Why ageing today looks completely different from previous generations

  • How menopause fits into the bigger picture of lifelong health

  • The important mindset shift we need to make for healthy ageing

  • The health habits that have the biggest impact on ageing, including nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management

  • Protecting brain, heart, bone and muscle health for the decades ahead

  • Building strength, confidence and resilience through midlife

  • Challenging gendered ageism and the outdated expectations placed on women

  • Letting go of the pursuit of youth and embracing our next powerful era

  • How to find yourself again – and how to find the joy!

  • I always leave plenty of time for questions and discussion, and audiences leave with practical strategies they can start using straight away. You’ll leave feeling energised, empowered and ready to take on the next 30, 40, 50 or more years.

This talk can be delivered as a keynote, an in-person workshop-style session or as a webinar.

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Women’s
health essentials

How to eat, move, think and sleep for the rest of your life - whatever stage you’re at.

Women's health is much bigger than menopause.

This inspiring keynote explores the foundations of lifelong health, from nutrition and movement to sleep, hormones, heart, bone and body image, giving you practical, evidence-based strategies you can use as soon as you walk out the door.

The choices we make every day: how we eat, move, sleep, manage stress and look after ourselves, shape not only how we feel today but how healthy, capable and independent we'll be in the decades ahead.

In this engaging and practical keynote, I bring together the latest science on women's health with more than 20 years of experience reporting on science, nutrition, hormones and healthy ageing. My goal is simple: to cut through the confusion and challenge you about what true health really means.

Whether your audience includes women in their 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, this session provides evidence-based advice that supports health across every stage of life. It's an ideal standalone keynote, or the perfect follow-up to one of my menopause sessions.

This session helps people move beyond the latest health trends, social media myths and conflicting advice, replacing them with practical information they can trust.

Your people will leave feeling informed and empowered. And your organisation will show a genuine commitment to supporting women throughout their working lives.

What we’ll explore:

Brain health
How hormones influence the brain, why women face unique risks as we age, and the everyday habits that support memory, focus, mood and long-term brain health.

Heart health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet many don't realise their risk. We'll explore what really matters for protecting heart health and reducing risk over time.

Building a stronger body
Muscle, bone and metabolism all change as we age. We'll cover the evidence behind strength, movement and nutrition to help women stay active, capable and independent.

Gut health
The emerging science around the gut microbiome, hormones and overall wellbeing, and the simple habits that support digestive and immune health.

Food without the fads
Nutrition advice has never been more confusing. I'll unpack what the evidence actually tells us about healthy eating, supplements and sustainable habits—without guilt, perfectionism or extreme diets.

Sleep, stress and energy
Practical strategies to improve sleep, manage stress and protect energy levels in busy lives.

Ask me anything
I always leave plenty of time for questions, giving people the opportunity to ask about the issues that matter most to them, from hormones and nutrition to exercise, supplements, sleep, ageing and everything in between.

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Hot Mess Tour

Your Midlife Glow-Up Starts Here

We know midlife isn’t always smooth sailing. 🔥 HOT MESS is here to help you navigate the wild ride of menopause, hormones and life changes—with a room full of women who get it.

We are super excited to invite you to 🔥HOT MESS: Navigating Midlife and Menopause - it's an empowering, laugh-out-loud and deeply insightful evening with us, Niki Bezzant and Petra Bagust.

This fun night is about hosting the important convo for women navigating midlife and menopause (and those who love us!), blending humour, heart and practical wisdom.

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What people are saying…

  • “Niki presented with huge knowledge and in a very down to earth way, ensuring no embarrassment for anyone. Attendance at this session was the largest we have had, with our male and female employees of all ages attending, representing a genuine desire to learn more about how to cope and how best to support those going through menopause - whether it be a mum, partner, colleague or friend. Feedback from the session was extremely positive and it’s been great to break down such a taboo topic and make it a much more open and supportive conversation in our workplace.”

    — Tracey Hickman, Genesis Energy

  • “What an absolutely fascinating session. I learnt a lot and now have more of an understanding of this important topic. As I lead a large team of people I often wonder how as a male do I open up discussion on this subject. Well done Niki for your insights and for such an informative session.”

    — Pete Loveridge, St John

  • “Niki has a very authentic and approachable style as a speaker - this is a topic that we need to talk about more, but can be so hard to approach – Niki created a really safe environment for us to explore menopause in the workplace. We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker.”

    — Sarah Manley, St John Deputy Chief Executive, Community Health Services

  • “All men should have gone to this! Proud to be part of the minority who did. Enjoyed this informative session – thank-you!”

    — Kelly Maguren, Managed Funds Operations Manager, Westpac NZ

  • “I wish the opportunity to hear about menopause from a speaker like Niki had been there when I was younger. It would have made the journey a little less scary and bewildering. Still, now in the middle of that journey, I had many ah-ha moments listening to Niki break down the science behind what is going on, and was offered some incredibly helpful and practicable hints to make the journey a little easier.”

    — Lisa

  • “We left feeling empowered having gained vital information about what is going on with our hormones. To know we are not alone, to be able to talk openly and know we don't have to suffer in silence is such a relief. Thank you Niki for making what can be a frightening transition in life into one that we can grab with both hands and as you say "be kick ass older ladies.”

    — Sara-Jane Morgan, Dance First

  • '‘Niki is a fabulous, very informed speaker. Her messages are thought-provoking and best of all, get women talking more openly about a very important topic and event in their lives."

    — Jan Gatley, PwC

  • "We invited Niki to speak to our team on the topic of Menopause which was well received. Her message was pertinent and refreshing and Niki was very engaging and well prepared. A topic such as Menopause is rarely discussed openly, yet many of our workforce will be exposed to this directly (or indirectly) at some stage. Niki was a pleasure to work with whilst organising the event and she was very approachable to staff to ask questions. We have already booked Niki for another session.”

    — Ashleigh Peckham, Tompkins Wake

  • “Niki was able to approach menopause, in a comfortable and open way, breaking down communication barriers and having male colleagues involved in a way that drew them in to the discussion as well.”

    — Beth Davies

  • “Great to be a part of this event and gain a deeper understanding of the menopause journey through Niki Bezzant’s expertise and insights and how better we can all support those going through these natural life changes, enabling open and comfortable kōrero within Westpac and our wider whānau.”

    — Marc Figgins, GM Human Resources and Communications, Westpac NZ

  • “Niki is a very enthusiastic speaker, easy to listen to and uses language that is easily understood. She captured the audience with her open and easy-going way of approaching this sometimes misunderstood phase of a women’s life cycle.”

    — Sandra Young, St John CHS Administrator

  • “The way Niki spoke about the subject of menopause (and perimenopause) was just as it should be - in such an honest and open way, that truly normalises what so many of us have been experiencing. She offered a kind face and a safe place to ask questions and to help people feel that they’re not alone – and that they’re not going crazy!”

    — Sarah Robertson, HR Business Partner

  • “Niki created a safe space where we felt comfortable with sharing our own personal experiences with menopause. A place where we realised that we were not alone and could relate to others in the group. I felt it was very valuable and she is an amazing speaker.”

    — Heidi Carter-Johnson

  • “It was a great session you ran for us and an eye opener to many, especially us blokes. Really beneficial and highly recommend as we look to support the wellbeing of our colleagues and team members.”

    — Gavin Read, Head of Research, JLL

  • “Niki is to be commended for her courage in normalising the conversation around menopause. It’s clear that we all, both women and men, have questions so it’s great to finally be able to access this important open forum.”

    — Lee Anne Van Winkel

Looking to keep the conversation going?

what about a Menopause café?

You bring the coffee, I’ll bring the meno chat! These are 1-hour, completely interactive sessions with me on menopause, midlife health and wellbeing. A free-form ‘ask me anything’ session where anyone can come along and share in a safe, supportive space. The session can be in person or online, and makes a great ongoing support for people in menopause and their colleagues, managers and friends. Contact me for more information.

Get In Touch

I’d love to chat about your upcoming event, conference or workshop and how I can help bring the conversation to your group or workplace. Drop me a line!