Episode 173 – Kate Davies – Dealing With Fertility, How It Affects You and Your Business…
Taking Fertility Wellness Awareness to the Workplace with Kate Davies It is unfortunate that the corporate sector is insensitive on matters of fertility, pregnancy loss and menopause. In fact, 20 to 30% of women will likely leave their jobs or reduce their hours based on their fertility struggle. Productivity can never be to the maximum when the workforce has to navigate these challenges without the support and favourable policies. To bridge this gap and provide support, Kate Davies was compelled to leave her NHS job and become the voice of this silent group. Most corporates have welcomed the idea and embraced it well. She has partnered with several UK financial institutions that sponsor her wellness campaign and education to corporates. Kate Davies (RN, BSc (Hons), FP Cert) is an independent fertility nurse, consultant, and IVF Coach. After a 20-year career in the NHS as a specialist nurse and NHS manager in Gynaecology, Sexual and contraceptive health, and fertility. Frustrated with the lack of support and high-quality advice for women and couples struggling to conceive naturally, Kate founded her private practice, ‘Your Fertility Journey’. Eight years later, Kate has a thriving practice, a team of nurses and support staff, and a job she loves. Your Fertility Journey is a clinic that prides itself on offering high-quality fertility advice and support. She is passionate about helping brands, companies, and healthcare environments to achieve fertility excellence. She offers corporate consultancy and is currently working with top organisations, advising on all aspects such as current challenges, patient pathways, brand and product promotion, training, and best practice, to name but a few. Tune in! In This Episode, You Will Learn About: [00.26] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest [02:48] Where Kate is based in the UK [03:35] The reasons why Kate quit her job at NHS to start a private practice [04:51] Infertility is real and very painful. Here’s my story! [08:20] The coffee that Kate is drinking in this episode and why [10:45] Why a latte will always be her best choice [12:45] What Kate has been fixing in her business lately [16:13] The barriers that still exist in creating fertility awareness to the workplace [18:50] Tips Kate shares on how one can cope with fertility issues in the workplace [22:13] Couples in a small business ar3 affected similarly [23:02] How the fertility coaching and consultancy has made an impact to her [25:09] What you should do immediately you feel you need help with fertility issues [26:04] How you can reach out and connect with Kate [26:40] This episode’s golden takeaway tips from Kate [29:09] The best book she dreams of reading while having coffee in a dream location [30:44] Where will that dream location be? [31:10] How to find Kate’s Fertility Podcast [32:02] Episode summary and wrap up Notable Quotes * Without a plan, even the best ideas will always fail.* 20 to 30% of women will likely leave their jobs or reduce their working hours based on their fertility struggles. * Having your achievements and self-worth appreciated by others is very motivating.* Whatever you have achieved has nothing to do with luck. It has been your hard work and tenacity. Never give up.