Elaine Champion, Co-founder of the watch her lead academy
Elaine Champion is the co-founder of The Watch Her Lead Academy, which offers a groundbreaking leadership program empowering mid-career women in Asia Pacific to thrive in the new era. She has 25 years’ experience in corporate leadership and was most recently Head of Leadership Development at Cathay Pacific Airways before she took the leap to leave it all behind and start her own business.
What The Fog* 2025
2025 Workshop: It’s Not Awkward: How to talk to about menopause at work
She now helps professional women address the challenges they often face, including burnout, self-doubt, and the relentless pressures to prove themselves. As a mother of two tween girls, Elaine understands the challenges of balancing career and family. She is dedicated to creating a supportive, inspiring community where women can lead boldly according to their values and ambitions.
On Menopause at Work
Because women are as brilliant as men and the system currently favors men (still!). More education and awareness is needed, alongside suitable accommodations so that women can thrive during their menopuase transition.
Her Story
My friend was really scared because on some days she would get to work and not remember how she got there or what she had for breakfast. This went on for a while until she read an article that brain fog and memory loss could be a symptom of menopause. She cried in relief.
