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
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
The ongoing debate about women's role in the scheme of things continues to puzzle me, so I'll risk setting out my take in this article. Former department head Allan Hawke continues his 'People matter' series on managing staff. 1963 In 1963, Beryl Wilson was proposed as Australia's first female trade commissioner - to the Los Angeles post,
Empowerment comes from you How do you react if someone oversteps your boundaries or makes an inappropriate remark towards you? Your body really is your best emotional compass and it really will give you a clear indication if it is time to take action towards a person who may have stood over your boundaries. Most
Creating an environment where female business leaders are the norm, not the exception, is vital if we are to have a strong economy that leverages the talents of all Australians. It makes sense, both socially and economically, that we support women to succeed in business. Women are, on average, more highly educated than men, outlive
Let’s face it, we all suffer from stress at one point in our life, in fact, many of us feel stressed on a daily (or even hourly!) basis. However, the good news is that we can learn to manage our stress, before it manages us! Within this article, I would like to share with you
Women who would like to be offered a seat on a company board need to start building business relationships much earlier in their careers, rather than trying to find sponsors when they are about to try to make the jump. A new survey of 57 female non-executive directors (appointed since 2010) finds that one-third wished
After 17 years in state politics, former Queensland premier Anna Bligh knows all too well that when you get back up after being knocked down, there will be someone or something ready to knock you down again. The third female premier in Australia and the first to take the position in Queensland, Bligh fought and
Howdy folks Gemma here. I’m writing this from the Qantas Club as I embark on yet another flight. I’m in the rather hilarious position of having to take three heaped cupfuls of my own advice this week. Why? Because this week’s episode is all about curing overwhelm. And, two hours ago, I was curled up
Brenda Freeman, who recently joined DreamWorks Animation as global head of television marketing after holding several other top positions in entertainment and corporate marketing. Some of her advice as follows: Whether you are a rising woman leader or you work with or manage women. Find good mentors and role models Seek them out - don't wait
