Manna Semby

This talk explores the critical yet overlooked role of perimenopause in derailing women’s leadership trajectories. Dr. Manna Semby connects hormonal health to career advancement, uncovering how unaddressed health challenges contribute to the "broken rung" in the corporate ladder. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to support women in navigating midlife transitions and achieving leadership parity.

Midlife is a pivotal time for brain health, yet many leaders are unprepared for its challenges. Dr. Semby demystifies cognitive changes in midlife and provides evidence-based strategies to enhance focus, memory, and decision-making. This empowering session equips attendees with tools to build cognitive resilience and thrive in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Semby’s expertise in preventing cognitive decline stems from her leadership of the Center for Cognitive Resilience and her certification in Dr. Bredesen’s ReCODE Protocol. After overcoming cognitive struggles herself, she blends personal experience with cutting-edge science to deliver relatable, actionable insights. Women are diagnosed with dementia at twice the rates of men. Often, they are also the caregivers of parents with dementia. Dr. Semby is passionate about raising awareness that in most cases, dementia is preventable if the right actions are taken at midlife.

Corporate success depends on the well-being of its leaders. In this dynamic talk, Dr. Semby highlights the unique wellness needs of midlife women and their impact on leadership and productivity. She offers actionable solutions for organizations to create environments that empower women to lead with strength and balance. Having transitioned from a high-stress corporate career to becoming a health advocate, Dr. Semby understands the intersection of workplace pressures and midlife health challenges. Her dual perspective as a former professional and a functional medicine doctor enables her to bridge the gap between corporate goals and personal wellness.