Gillian Goddard, MD
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The Pause that Makes Medicine Make Sense
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Dr. Goddard is an outstanding speaker, she is clear, authoritative, and compelling. The attendees response was overwhelmingly positive, with strong demand for continued programming. I highly recommend her.
SPEAKING TOPICS:
So, this is Perimenopause
Perimenopause, Decoded: What High-Performing Women Need to Know—Before It Costs Them Energy, Focus, and Authority
Perimenopause is not a phase to “push through.” It is a predictable biological transition that when misunderstood quietly erodes performance, confidence, and career longevity. This keynote reframes perimenopause as a leadership issue, not a lifestyle problem.
Why C-suite women lean in:
They are already experiencing it, or about to, and no one has given them a rigorous, judgment-free framework to understand what’s happening and what to do.
Key Takeaways
- Pattern recognition beats symptom chasing: Understand the earliest, often-missed signs of perimenopause and why high-achieving women are more likely to be misdiagnosed or dismissed.
- Hormones don’t just affect mood they affect cognition, sleep, metabolism, and executive function: Learn what’s evidence-based, what’s outdated, and what’s simply wrong.
- Agency over inevitability: Practical decision frameworks for treatment options (including when not to treat) so women can lead from strength, not depletion.
The End of Willpower: What GLP-1s Reveal about Metabolism and Metabolic Health
Beyond the Buzz: GLP-1 Medications, Metabolic Health, and the Future of Weight, Power, and Longevity
GLP-1 receptor agonists are not a trend; they are a paradigm shift. But misinformation, moralizing, and hype are distorting smart decision-making. This keynote gives leaders the signal through the noise.
Why C-suite women lean in:
They want to understand the strategic implications for themselves, their organizations, healthcare costs, and long-term health, not diet culture soundbites.
Key Takeaways
- What GLP-1s actually do (and don’t): A clear, science-forward explanation of mechanisms, benefits, risks, and who is, and is not, a good candidate.
- Weight ≠ willpower: How these drugs are reshaping our understanding of metabolism, insulin resistance, and chronic disease, especially in midlife women.
- The next decade of care: What executives should anticipate as these medications move from controversy to standard of care, and how to evaluate them without stigma.
PATIENT ADVOCACY / EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Command the Room, Even the Exam Room: How Smart Women Get Better Care in Less Time
Highly capable women are often worse at advocating for themselves in medical settings, over-prepared, over-accommodating, and under-heard. This keynote turns medical visits into strategic conversations.
Why C-suite women lean in:
They value efficiency, clarity, and outcomes are tired of leaving appointments frustrated or dismissed.
Key Takeaways
- Why doctors interrupt, and how to stop it: Evidence-based communication strategies that immediately change the dynamic of the visit.
- From symptoms to signals: How to present concerns in ways clinicians are trained to prioritize and act on.
- Preparation that pays off: A repeatable, 5-minute framework that dramatically improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment decisions.
The Hormone Loop
AUTHOR
Take charge of your hormonal health at every stage of your life—from your first period to post menopause—with this groundbreaking, definitive guide from the force behind the viral Hot Flash Substack.
From our mood to our metabolism, hormones are running the show behind nearly every bodily function. They tell our hearts how quickly to beat, our gut how to process the food we eat, our bones to release calcium, and our muscles to grow new fibers. Yet, most of us don’t fully understand how our bodies and its systems work—and more importantly, what to do when they don’t.
Dr. Gillian Goddard Professional Bio
Gillian Goddard, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and a nationally recognized expert in women’s hormonal health. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of perimenopause, menopause, thyroid disorders, and complex endocrine conditions, bringing a rigorous, evidence-based approach to care that is both deeply clinical and highly practical.
Dr. Goddard is the author of Hot Flash, a widely read weekly newsletter that translates the latest hormone science into clear, actionable insights for women navigating midlife health. She is also the author of the forthcoming book The Hormone Loop, which reframes hormonal health through the lens of systems thinking, physiology, and lived experience. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where she contributes to medical education and training.
She lives in Westchester, New York, with her husband and four children.
Dr. Goddard’s program is best fit for:
- C-suite and senior women leaders navigating midlife health while operating at peak performance
- Private equity, finance, tech, and professional services firms seeking evidence-based programming for high-impact talent
- Boards, partnerships, and executive teams focused on longevity, decision clarity, and sustainable leadership
- Organizations investing in women’s retention and advancement beyond surface-level wellness initiatives
- Healthcare systems and clinical leaders looking to improve outcomes, communication, and clinician satisfaction
- High-performing professionals who want science, not hype, about hormones, metabolism, and modern medicine
Noteworthy Achievements
- Board-certified endocrinologist in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism with 15+ years of clinical experience, specializing in women’s hormonal and metabolic health
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, contributing to medical education and clinical training
- Author of The Hormone Loop (forthcoming), advancing evidence-based understanding of women’s hormonal transitions
- Creator of the widely read Hot Flash newsletter, a trusted resource translating complex hormone science for high-performing women
- Contributing writer to Emily Oster’s ParentData, bringing medical rigor to a highly influential, data-driven platform
- Nationally sought-after speaker for senior women’s leadership organizations, private equity groups, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies
- Recognized for exceptional science communication, consistently praised for making complex medical topics clear, practical, and actionable
- Dual background in journalism and medicine (ASU Cronkite School, Columbia University, Mount Sinai), uniquely positioning her to bridge evidence, narrative, and decision-making
- Trained at leading academic medical centers, including Montefiore/Albert Einstein and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Author & Speaker
Dr. Goddard writes Hot Flash and is the author of The Hormone Loop (Forthcoming)
Conference Attendees Gain Higher engagement, not passive listening
Dr. Goddard’s talks consistently generate exceptional audience interaction, thoughtful questions, and demand for continued programming.
Travels From
New York, NY
DR. GILLIAN GODDARD is available for Motivational Speaking, Workshops, Panel Discussions, and International Conferences.
