Find The Joy
As part of reflecting on the year that was 2017, I decided that in 2018, I would create and adopt a mantra for each month, then reflect on its effectiveness at the end of each month. I thought I would
Do You Respect Differences?
Time for reflection is very important for our mental, physical and emotional well-being, and our ability to engage in self-care. I think it is indicative of our “busyness” that the number one workers compensation claims today are stress related, rather
What Today’s Leaders Can Learn From The ANZACs
As a nation, this month we will unite for the celebration and remembrance of Anzac Day and those who have died for the freedom of this great country in which we live. A past federal Treasurer speaking on Anzac Day a
Be Bold For Change
Six key tips to be bold for gender equality change without fear of losing your job If women are not willing to be bold, nothing will change. Given the glacial pace of change for women in the workplace, including politics,
High Tech Destroying Human Touch?
I have just returned from a 4-day visit to Hong Kong where yet again I was starkly reminded of how technology is controlling a significant part of our daily lives, both professionally and personally. As we sat at dinner in
Gen Y Females’ Top Election Issues 2016
I asked a number of Gen Y female entrepreneurs on social media the following two questions: What are your top 3 issues for the election? Are you engaged, disengaged or disillusioned with the current election campaign? Why? Please note that
Do You Really Listen or Simply Hear?
“It is better to remain quiet and be thought of a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt” Anonymous Most of us don’t actually listen, we simply hear. This means that we comprehend less than 50% of every
We Need Quotas For Men
Yes, that is correct – we need quotas for men! As we approach yet another International Women’s Day, and face questions such as: “When is International Men’s Day?” to which I usually respond with: “The other 364 days of the
What Feminism & Equality Really Mean
I have always found it both perplexing and amusing that the people who have the most to say about feminism, misogyny, sexual harassment and gender discrimination are people who have NEVER experienced it – often men! And they tell you
Does Money + Power = Lack of Leadership and Integrity?
Over the past few months the media has been flooded with stories of corruption, bad behaviour and a complete lack of integrity in sport, politics and business! What must young people think when they look to supposed role models of
What I Have Learnt From David Morrison
Congratulations to David Morrison on being named Australian of the Year 2016. Many have seen this as a great choice given David’s public commitment to gender equality, even being called an "equality warrior", while others in the media (and probably
Creating Inclusive, Transformational Leaders
Over the past decade I have interviewed over 100 effective and inspiring leaders prior to, and subsequent to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) about what enabled them to transform their organisations and actively engage their people, in both the good
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