Anna Allerton

Anna Allerton: Empowering Women to Thrive in Business

Anna Allerton is a distinguished Executive Coach, Business Consultant, and former Journalist committed to empowering women and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Leveraging her extensive media career and executive coaching expertise, Anna specializes in supporting women navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, helping them thrive both personally and professionally.

Trailblazer in Sports Journalism

During her 17-year tenure at Sky Sports, Anna was a trailblazer in women’s sports journalism. She founded and produced the ‘Sportswomen’ program, significantly enhancing the visibility of women’s sports on television. Her leadership extended to heading the Special Journalism Unit at Sky Sports News, where she played a pivotal role in reshaping the portrayal of women’s sports both on-screen and within the newsroom. Her contributions earned her a spot in Management Today’s ’35 Under 35′ list.

Advocate for Women’s Health and Inclusive Workplaces

Anna’s personal journey through perimenopause during her return from maternity leave highlighted the lack of support and understanding for women’s health issues in professional settings. This experience inspired her to become a certified Executive Coach through the Academy of Executive Coaching. She now focuses on assisting women in navigating their careers during perimenopause and menopause, while also advising organizations on creating supportive and inclusive environments.

Consultancy and Coaching Services

Through Allerton Consulting, Anna offers a range of services designed to empower women and help organizations create supportive environments to ensure talent perform at their best:

• 1:1 Executive Coaching: Personalized coaching for individuals to manage menopause symptoms, overcome challenges like imposter syndrome, and achieve their career goals.
• Leadership Coaching: Support for leaders aiming to build diverse and inclusive workforces, with a focus on menopause and women’s health.
• Group Coaching: Tailored sessions fostering collective growth and understanding for teams and organizations.
• Workshops: Interactive sessions that educate teams on menopause-related topics, promoting open dialogue and awareness.
• Advisory Services: Guidance for businesses on understanding menopause, creating empathetic workplace cultures, and establishing robust support protocols to attract and retain female talent.

Accomplished Public Speaker

Anna is a sought-after keynote speaker, recognized for her expertise in women’s health, leadership, and sports journalism. She regularly participates in industry panels and events, aiming to destigmatize conversations around perimenopause and menopause and promote inclusive workplace cultures. Her insights have been featured in major publications like Grazia and Stylist, and she has contributed to the book ‘Myths of Menopause’.

Anna Allerton’s unwavering dedication to empowering women and fostering inclusive workplace cultures positions her as an invaluable resource for individuals and organizations striving for diversity, equity, and excellence.