Perimenopause? You're Not Alone! Let's Talk.
 

Feeling the changes of perimenopause? Whether you're experiencing them firsthand or supporting someone who is, this event is for you! Join us for a friendly and informative discussion to demystify this often misunderstood phase of life.
 

We'll cover everything from common symptoms to practical strategies for managing them. Get ready to connect with experts and a supportive community who understand exactly what you're going through.
 

Here's what awaits you:

• What is perimenopause from a medical professional’s perspective?
• Practical tips to conquer perimenopause with confidence including how to fuel your body with nourishing foods.
• Strategies for creating a supportive workplace environment. 
• How to effectively seek and provide support at work and beyond.
• A chance to connect with experts and a vibrant, like-minded community.
   

FWA WEImpact aims to foster diversity of thought and promote improved personal and professional lives by bringing our members health & wellness topics in women with awareness on mental, physical and emotional care across all aspects of life.  We hope that this panel discussion will bring to light that diversity more than what meets the eye.

Speakers' Bios: 

Clin Assoc Prof Ang Seng Bin, MBBS, MMed (Family Medicine), Dip (Family Med), Dip OM, Dip (Family Practice Dermatology, NCMP, MCFP (S), FCFP (S), FECSM, Senior Consultant KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital   

A/Prof Ang Seng Bin is a Family Physician, Senior Consultant of Family Medicine Service at KKH. He has been active in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and has several teaching appointments which include Director (Innovation) of SingHealth Duke-NUS Family Medicine Academic Clinical Programme (FM ACP), Associate Programme Director of SingHealth Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program, Faculty for the Fellowship programme for CFPS, Physician Faculty for the SingHealth Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBGYN) Residency Program, Clinical Associate Professor in O&G, Paediatric as well as FM clerkships for Duke-NUS Medical School.

His is currently the President-Elect of International Menopause Society, Council Member, Asia Pacific Menopause Federation, President, Osteoporosis Society Singapore as well as Vice-Chairman, SATA Community Health Ltd.

His research interests include osteoporosis, menopause, sexual health, healthcare innovations and dermatology.

Pooja Vig, Clinic Director and Co-Founder of The Nutrition Clinic

Pooja is passionate about helping women experiencing menopause reclaim a vibrant life by regaining their energy, focus, gut & hormonal balance --- without extreme lifestyle changes. Having been in healthcare for 15 years, an illness of a loved one drove her to understand how everyday choices we make adversely affect our health. This led her to the field of nutrition and functional medicine, which she has since practised in Singapore for over 12 years and led more than 3,500 individuals to change. Teaming up with Zora Health, Asia's leading family & fertility health platform, she now brings her wealth of knowledge and actionable tips to FWA members.

Aditi Nair, Managing Director, Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific & Global Human Resources Business Partner, Sustainable Finance, Barclays

Aditi is Head of Human Resources for Asia Pacific and Global Human Resources Business Partner for Sustainable Finance at Barclays. Based in Singapore, Aditi joined the bank in 2022 to lead the Asia Pacific Human Resources (HR) function and shape the culture of the bank. She is part of the BBPLC HR Leadership Team and the Asia Pacific Executive Forum. Her role covers areas including employee engagement, talent management, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, rewards, employee relations, and talent acquisition, with a focus on implementation of a new technology platform for HR at Barclays, and driving the Corporate and Investment Bank’s online learning strategy. Aditi is also the Executive Chair of the Asia Pacific Win, the gender resource group at Barclays, and is a certified Executive Coach. She also chairs the Women in Business Committee at the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Aditi joined Barclays from Citibank, where she spent around 18 years in a variety of senior HR leadership roles in the Asia Pacific region, and was initially based in India before relocating to Singapore 11 years ago. Prior to that, Aditi worked at Bharti Airtel, a large telecommunications business in India, as a HR Manager, after completing her Post Graduation in HR from Symbiosis University in Pune, India.

Registration

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