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You can get 24 hour support from me through my Positivity Planners, unique coaching journals that support you through challenging times - holding your hand and guiding you through the uncertainty to take back control.
You can find out more about my Positivity Planners on the link below...
November 13, 2019
The IVF Positivity Planner is designed to help you feel calmer, more informed and more in control of what is happening to your body, meaning you are in a better state for coping through TTC and treatment.
May 1, 2025
For colleagues navigating IVF or menopause, the emotional toll can feel immense. But I’ve seen first-hand how even small, thoughtful gestures from employers can make a powerful difference.
May 1, 2025
Infertility doesn’t just affect someone’s personal life - it has a profound, often invisible impact on every aspect of their day, including their time at work.
May 1, 2025
Starting a conversation about menopause in the workplace can feel uncomfortable.
For many managers, particularly male managers, there’s a real and understandable fear of saying the wrong thing.
May 1, 2025
One of the unique challenges of delivering fertility treatment — especially within the NHS — is that patients often receive their care across multiple locations.
May 1, 2025
When we think about the emotional impact of fertility treatment, we often focus on the feelings — the highs and lows, the hope and heartbreak. But there's another layer that many patients struggle with silently: the mental load.
February 12, 2025
Every employee will face personal challenges at some point in their career - whether it’s fertility struggles, miscarriage, menopause, or other life-changing events.
During these times, the workplace can be a source of either added stress or meaningful support.
February 12, 2025
Menopause is a significant life transition that affects millions of employees, yet it remains one of the least discussed workplace challenges.
February 12, 2025
Infertility is a deeply personal and often emotionally exhausting journey. For employees undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments, the process can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster—filled with hope, anxiety, disappointment, and immense pressure.
February 11, 2025
As a fertility clinic, your role goes beyond medical treatment - you are a key part of your patients’ emotional journey as well.
February 11, 2025
When someone is going through fertility treatment, every conversation matters. A single phrase - whether meant to reassure or encourage - can either provide comfort or unintentionally cause distress.
February 11, 2025
At Fertility 2025, I was struck by how little emphasis was placed on patient experience - but I think clinics are missing a trick because one of a clinic’s biggest patient bases is the patients you’ve already treated.
February 4, 2025
Research has shown that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques not only help patients manage their emotional well-being but may also contribute to improved IVF success rates.
March 15, 2023
Retailer Matalan decides to join forces with author Sarah Banks and offer its colleagues the opportunity to access menopause support via The Menopause Positivity Planner.
March 15, 2023
I have interviewed the very lovely Emily Barclay about the Perimenopause and coping through it.
March 15, 2023
I have interviewed the very lovely Diane Danzibrink, founder of Menopause Support and the amazing national campaign #MakeMenopauseMatter
March 15, 2023
As part of my Taking Control series I have interviewed the lovely and very knowledgable Sam Simister, co-founder of Gen-M
March 15, 2023
I've interviewed the very lovely Kate Pleace about the menopause, advocating for yourself and how to cope through the menopause.
March 15, 2023
I have interviewed the lovely and very knowledgable Aly Dilks, who is an accredited Menopause specialist and founder of Simply Menopausal.
March 15, 2023
I have interviewed the lovely Julie Dennis, who is a Menopause in the workplace specialist, offering training and support to organisations on supporting their employees.
March 13, 2023
Menopausal aged women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace - so find out out you can continue to thrive at work through the menopause.