It’s hard to believe TED was supposed to be a one-off conference on technology, entertainment and design. The rich tapestry of storytelling and change-making ideas has influenced lives around the world. The Guardian.com compiled this list of 5 must-hear TED Talks … Continue reading
Elevate your voice
EVER CONSIDERED JOINING A BOARD?
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
WHY DIGITAL PROOF MATTERS
Confession: I was once one of the many journalists who feared and resisted the digital revolution, refusing to open a Facebook account because I was hoping it would all go away. Like the rest of my profession I’ve been forced to adapt to the new … Continue reading
ADVANCING WOMEN'S VOICES IN PUBLIC LIFE
One of the things I enjoy most about appearing on an all-female SKY news panel is I get to put other women forward for the role. The success rate has been pretty good and Derryn Hinch is certainly very open to suggestions for both … Continue reading
MEET 3 REMARKABLE BUSINESS WOMEN
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
ONE WAY TO LAND A PLATFORM
Do you want to make your mark on the world? To create a better place for future generations? Since founding Engaging Women I’ve fielded many questions on how you can find your own platform. This got me thinking. What if we gave you a … Continue reading
WOMEN & GIRL'S SCHOLARSHIP ALERT
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
The tech entrepreneur
“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
HAGAR RAISES 110K TO LIBERATE WOMEN FROM SLAVERY
Hagar’s fourth annual ‘Lunch to Liberate’ was billed as a fun, empowering, inspiring afternoon where women come together to raise awareness and funds for survivors of slavery. As you can see, it didn’t disappoint. Four hundred women turned out, raising an incredible … Continue reading
OUR AMBASSADORS IN THE NEWS
So thrilled to see our latest Ambassador for good, psychologist and business coach Naomi Arnold making the news for her upcoming event. She has joined forces with Capricorn coast networking group Busi women to raise money and awareness for local charity Strengthening Family Connections. Guest … Continue reading