I’ve been surrounded and inspired by journalists since I was a little girl. My dad was a federal politician so I’d often answer the phone to the likes of Michelle Grattan and Laurie Oakes and eavesdrop on their interviews. Back then, the press gallery … Continue reading
Natasha Stott Despoja has elegantly presented the case for gender equality her entire career. As the sun sets on another International Women’s Day, I thought it would be great to revisit a woman who has been advocating for most of her … Continue reading
From left Cyan Ta’eed, Martine Harte, Jacinta Carboon There’s something very special about a room full of people striving for gender equality. I was reminded of this at ACS Victoria’s gender parity breakfast held at Zinc at Federation Square. More than … Continue reading
Very excited and honoured to be speaking at an ACS International Women’s Day breakfast event to celebrate ACS 50th anniversary. I’ll be joined by Telstra Business Woman of the year Cyan Ta’eed and ‘Taking care of Business & Me’ founder Jacinta … Continue reading
“It’s about rewarding their intelligence, having an eye-to-eye conversation with our customers and making them feel valued.” Cara Cunningham, BPM. Many of us have great business ideas, yet we often lack the marketing nous to take it to the next level. … Continue reading
“The few things you are afraid of, you’ve just built up a perception of it, it’s entirely a mental game.” Holly Ransom. At the time of writing, Holly Ransom’s last tweet reads: “fitness friends, I need to pick up a wetsuit … Continue reading
“I’ve had to push through lots of fear: literal fear for my safety but also fear of failure. The worst thing I can do for me – for my mental and emotional health – is not do it.” Zoe Daniel. … Continue reading
It’s wonderful to see the work being done by the lobby group ‘Male Champions of Change’– convened by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick. Women account for 20 per cent of directors on ASX 200 boards and there are reportedly … Continue reading
As managing director of Twitter Australia, Karen Stocks is used to talking in 140 characters or less. I convinced her to say a little more. Here, she shares what it’s like to work for the social media juggernaut and how … Continue reading
“The fact I’m jetting off to Harvard because I’ve been invited to join the Harvard Kennedy Women’s Leadership Board – in my wildest dreams would never, ever have happened – but it has happened because I reached out.” Catherine O’Sullivan. … Continue reading