Creating an environment where female business leaders are the norm, not the exception, is vital if we are to have a strong economy that leverages the talents of all Australians. It makes sense, both socially and economically, that we support women to succeed in business. Women are, on average, more highly educated than men, outlive
Accountancy is top sector for supporting and retaining female talent Research shows that women feel most supported in accountancy and education sectors, while advertising, marketing and media have high levels of discrimination Overall, 44% of women say their gender has hindered their career, or believe it will in the future. Accountancy is the best sector for
Successful women tend to be those who can cope with gender stereotyping. Kiwi women should "up the attack" on breaking into top executive ranks and boardroom roles rather than being discouraged by lack of success, according to a top US company director. Mary Cranston, the first woman to be chief executive at a global 100
Let’s face it, we all suffer from stress at one point in our life, in fact, many of us feel stressed on a daily (or even hourly!) basis. However, the good news is that we can learn to manage our stress, before it manages us! Within this article, I would like to share with you
When Carol Bartz became chief executive of Yahoo in 2009, her appointment was seen less as evidence of a corporate breakthrough for women than as another trend: the "glass cliff." The phenomenon, coined by researchers, describes how women are recruited disproportionately into tough jobs in which the title is big but the odds of success
The new head of Diversity Council Australia says more must be done to address a "deficit of women in leadership" in the federal parliament while suggesting Tony Abbott should begin by removing himself as the minister for women. Lisa Annese, who will begin her tenure as the council's CEO at the beginning of next month,
Women who would like to be offered a seat on a company board need to start building business relationships much earlier in their careers, rather than trying to find sponsors when they are about to try to make the jump. A new survey of 57 female non-executive directors (appointed since 2010) finds that one-third wished
Men think women are holding themselves back With all of the talk and ongoing debate about women in leadership, we decided it was time to take a closer look at what is really going on in Australia. So we surveyed 1,000 men and women about their attitudes to work, leadership and their real feelings behind
After 17 years in state politics, former Queensland premier Anna Bligh knows all too well that when you get back up after being knocked down, there will be someone or something ready to knock you down again. The third female premier in Australia and the first to take the position in Queensland, Bligh fought and
Howdy folks Gemma here. I’m writing this from the Qantas Club as I embark on yet another flight. I’m in the rather hilarious position of having to take three heaped cupfuls of my own advice this week. Why? Because this week’s episode is all about curing overwhelm. And, two hours ago, I was curled up
