Whether you have a long standing history in leadership roles or are looking to take your first step into leadership, there are some common elements that you can include in your resume, to ensure that it stands out from the competition. Leaders often have an abundance of standout achievements, comprehensive histories and strong value offerings
A 2009 survey by French fund association AFG found that equity funds managed by women had produced more consistent results than those managed by males over a one, three and five-year period. The same year, according to the Financial Times, a poll by Ignites Europe found the majority of asset management professionals believe women make
The building, construction and property services industries are generally perceived to be 'male dominated' with the representation of women remaining low across all levels. Key contributors include; industries struggling to attract women to consider and apply for jobs and challenges in engaging and retaining the women who have chosen to work in these industries. However,
While recently leading a ‘Facilitating Change’ workshop with a team of Executive Managers, it quickly became apparent to me the team was not particularly convinced that the changes afoot were the best strategy. However, the decision had been made and my group of Executives was charged with the implementation of the change. Despite their resistance
Hi everyone and I hope you are all doing well and taking good care of yourself. One of the most common topics I come across in my coaching is when people worry too much. So, if you are one of life’s born worriers, check out the hints and tips in today’s article and become a
At the current rate of decline, it will take 75 years for the gender pay gap to close and the principle of equal pay for equal work to be realised worldwide, according to an Oxfam Australia report released last week. The report urges the G20 world leaders, meeting in Australia later this year, to make
While there are currently more women than men in financial services, it’s still a dim picture when it comes to gender diversity at the top. Kate Cowling investigates the implicit reasons why women may still lag men in the progression stakes. There’s still a defiant silence around certain gender issues facing the financial services industry.
According to the numbers, companies with women at the top make more money. An analysis from Fortune showed that Fortune 1000 companies with female CEOs record better stock market returns than those with male CEOs. Only 51 of the Fortune 1000 companies are run by women. "Fortune 1000 companies with female chiefs outperformed the S&P 500 index
Luck is a word women are often prone to using when speaking about their career achievements. But there's nothing lucky about being a woman in business. In between career breaks, juggling kids with work, overt discrimination and unconscious bias, reaching leadership positions is hardly an achievement that happens by chance. The women who talk about
Confidence is key A longstanding female colleague recently returned from a week-long premium leadership program in Asia. Paid for by her company, it was an obvious investment in her as “high value talent” given her track record of consistent over-achievement. But what she said next is a distress signal for all ASX-listed chief executives. “Now
