“There’s a war for talent. Women need to go where they’re celebrated, not tolerated.” Rohini Kappadath, Senior advisor India Business Practice, KPMG. It was very refreshing to start the day at ACS Victoria’s “Diversity – how far have we come?” breakfast at … Continue reading
Standing on the National Press Club dias in front of esteemed guests including Federal Minister for Women Michaelia Cash was both exhilarating and intimidating. Truth is, I cannot recall a public speaking gig when I have walked on stage without … Continue reading
I’m just coming down from the high of witnessing today’s NAB AFLW official season launch. Watching business woman Susan Alberti grace the stage with eight fine athletes and a shiny women’s premiership cup is something I doubt I’ll ever forget. Love the game … Continue reading
Inspired by this week’s engaging woman Hayley Baillie and her role as a board member? Although her extensive tourism experience led to her being approached for the role there’s no reason we can’t forge our own path. If you want … Continue reading
Such a thrill to witness years of hard slog and tenacity being celebrated at the Telstra Business Woman of the Year awards last night. NPY Women’s Council CEO Andrea Mason was applauded for her leadership in breaking the cycle of domestic … Continue reading
A social media post just stopped my scrolling thumb in its tracks.. $4000 grant? For girls and women who dare to dream? Could she be describing our girl gang any better? The amazing Layne Benchley AO – seven times … Continue reading
“It was only when I started saying ‘yes’ that things started happening. It was the wrong way around from what I’d imagined.” Cyan Ta’eed Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year. Cyan Ta’eed co-founded super-successful digital goods company Envato from her … Continue reading
What an honour to meet the winner of the 2015 Telstra Business Woman of the Year Australian Navy Captain Mona Shindy. If you have five, take a listen to what she plans to do with this exciting new platform and … Continue reading
Huge congratulations to author Charlotte Wood for being named the 2016 Stella Prize winner for her novel The Natural Way of Things. The event was held at Sydney’s magnificent Opera House last night. Wood says her novel was inspired by the treatment of … Continue reading
This quote so eloquently puts in words a concept which comes up again and again in my research and through my interviews. The one thing nobody tells a beginner is: your idea will feel stupid to you for a long time. … Continue reading