Brenda Freeman, who recently joined DreamWorks Animation as global head of television marketing after holding several other top positions in entertainment and corporate marketing. Some of her advice as follows: Whether you are a rising woman leader or you work with or manage women. Find good mentors and role models Seek them out - don't wait
We often point our fingers at other people, complaining that they don't respect us, treat us un-kindly and step over our boundaries. However, have you ever taken the time to investigate if you are treating yourself just as badly? Remember, life is a mirror and if you are being disrespected by others, then the chances
Are you considering taking a career break but concerned of the impact it could have on your career? Career breaks are on the increase, and many women are deciding to take some time out, whether it is for family reasons, to embark on an adventure or simply take ‘some time out’. Prior to beginning your
Being a 'thought leader' can help accelerate careers and attract customers. A thought leader is regarded as an authority in their field and is someone whom others follow. The question is: How do you become one? Especially as it is a title that can only credibly be bestowed by your peers, and not one you
The Australian Government yesterday announced the commencement of consultation on workplace gender equality reporting requirements under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. In a statement released yesterday, the Minister for Employment, Senator Eric Abetz, said the consultation with stakeholders will identify opportunities to streamline reporting requirements to ensure that the information obtained will drive change
The Centre for Local Government (CLG) at the University of Technology, Sydney, and the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) are boosting opportunities for council employees across Australia to network, share information and learn from each other. Peer relationships are highly valued by people working in the sector, says Sophi Bruce, program specialist
Here’s a common frustration we hear from the women we work with: “I want to be more disciplined. I do! I really want to: Empty my inbox every Friday Go for a run each morning Start eating wholefoods Stop picking my nose and I get all excited at the thought of overhauling my life –
If one definition of sexism is exclusion of women, then newsrooms and most of the media products they put out are sexist. Business newsrooms are among the worst. Sit down on any one day and count up the stories by men, about men, featuring pictures of men, quoting men as experts, featuring a bank of
Helen Conway shares her personal leadership story, and why all leaders should value diversity and difference. I started my career as a lawyer. After doing Arts/Law at Sydney University, I worked as a lawyer in private practice for 10 years, including about seven years as a partner in a law firm in Sydney. While I
Kick enough goals, win enough brownie points, and soon enough you'll progress up the career ladder to any one of these positions. These are often the terms given to you when you take on the management of not just a task, but a project that involves people, personalities and goals. The distinction between doing these
