Without Women in Leadership Roles How Can We Shatter the Glass Ceiling?

April 7th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

  Whenever we talk about women in the workplace the conversation often turns to what we can do so more women can climb the corporate career ladder, but what if women aren’t interested in shattering the glass ceiling? According to a new study, the Global Workforce Leadership Survey, only 36 percent of women aspire to C-level executive positions

The 3 Types Of People You Should Network With

April 1st, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

  Networking is one of the most effective ways to grow and promote your business; and the key is focusing on building business relationships with people who can help you move forward. Networking for business isn’t just about acquiring new clients; it is also about surrounding yourself with a support network for life in general.

NSW judge calls for flexibility for women in law

March 31st, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

The Australian National University’s first Judge-in-Residence, Justice Rachel Pepper, has called on the legal profession to do more to retain women lawyers at the top of the industry. Justice Pepper, who served as a NSW barrister for 14 years before being appointed to the judiciary, has decades of experience watching the way women fare in

NSW election: A win for women?

March 30th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

    Saturday’s NSW state election saw a series of wins for women, particularly on Labor’s side of politics. At current count, the total Labor representation in the lower house of the NSW Parliament will be made up of almost 50% women. Across all parties, women will now constitute approximately 30% of members. A projected

10 Women To Watch in Banking & Finance

March 27th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

Last week, the Australian Financial Review revealed the keynote speakers for its Banking and Wealth Summit for 2015. The run sheet included 10 men, and not one woman. The AFR’s Editor in Chief Michael Stuchbury has since issued a response, saying the publication acknowledges that a lack of diversity in the summit is something that needs to be

HTC is banking on a female CEO to steer the company back on track

March 23rd, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

Once again, a troubled company is hoping a woman can help turn it around. After three years of slumping sales, Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has named Cher Wang, currently its chairwoman, as CEO, replacing Peter Chou. In 2011, HTC’s global smartphone market share reached a peak of 11%—in the US, it even bested Apple and Samsung in

Inspirational Women in Engineering!

March 20th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

The Women in Engineering Leadership summit was held in Auckland yesterday (18 March 2015). I was honoured when Liquid Learning invited me to Chair the day. It was a great event with over 90 participants. What an incredible group of inspiring speakers who have achieved awesome success around the globe and in NZ. As you

Australia’s attitude is losing women engineers

March 20th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

In the wake of another International Women’s Day, at Engineers Australia we are still lamenting our inability to attract and retain women.  Why is this happening? I’d argue it’s happening because Australia has an attitude problem and  the Australian workplace culture does not support women in engineering (and many other professions) to achieve their potential.

If more women are to enter the workforce, fathers need greater working flexibility

March 17th, 2015|Categories: Leadership Skills|

  Fair Go For The West: If more women are to enter the workforce fathers need greater working flexibility. IF we want to see more females in the workforce, employers have to show greater flexibility towards working dads, an expert panel of leaders in business and education told the NAB women’s forum. Channel Seven’s Melissa Doyle

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