Women@Work Conference 2018 – helping Victorian Businesses improve workplace equality Engaging Women is thrilled to be participating in the landmark Women@Work conference. Why? Because it’s shaping as one of the pivotal events for our gender in Victoria’s recent history. And … Continue reading
A key learning was that my voice is valuable. That was a bit of a lightbulb moment for me. Carolyn McMahon, Company Director. Carolyn McMahon’s first job at Honda Australia was as personal assistant to the Managing Director. Ambitious and sharp, … Continue reading
“You don’t get offered Non-Executive director every day of the week so it was more a case of, ‘this is what I want to do, now let me work out how on earth we are going to make this work.” … Continue reading
As a teen I wrote a letter to my hero Nelson Mandela, outlining my respect for his courage and the anguish young Australians felt over the apartheid regime. I never really expected him to read it. In 1990, my family … Continue reading
Over the past few months I’ve been privy to the business stories of outstanding Australian women. I’ve cheered them on as they demonstrated how they overcame adversity and given virtual high fives whilst reading their warts and all accounts. It’s … Continue reading
My two bright spark daughters are just as determined to give life a crack as my son. If things don’t change, the odds are that in adulthood my son’s financial reality will be far more secure. And this is unacceptable. … Continue reading
City of Melbourne Women in Business lunch 2017 Engaging Women is thrilled to be involved in this year’s City of Melbourne ‘Women in Business’ networking event. Melbourne’s magnificent Town Hall will host hundreds of guests who will receive insights … Continue reading
“Think broadly, don’t be siloed within your own discipline; listen to what’s happening in the community.” Professor Julie Bines. Australia’s brightest scientists have always smashed it out of the park in the fight against the deadly Rotavirus. Science icon Dr Ruth Bishop and her team … Continue reading
If Luke hadn’t died in such an extreme way, I’d just be one of those ‘family violence’ people no one listens to. Rosie Batty, CEO Luke Batty Foundation, Australian of the Year 2015. Rosie Batty has continued to work tirelessly … Continue reading
I’ve been lucky to have some great mentors who I can chew that fat with and a great network of friends, it’s amazing to sit and have a cup of tea with friends to help you figure things out. Susan Provan. … Continue reading