NASA’s Dr Christyl Johnson has told a Sydney audience of startups, investors and innovators about the power of diversity in innovation, sharing why it will be key to space exploration and ultima…
We need to put money into promoting women in STEM: Malcolm Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has declared the slow pace of women studying computer science and engineering is a “big conundrum” facing Australia. Speaking at StartCon 2019 today in Sydney, the former …
A “bloody disgrace” to mention it? Australia’s progress on Paris goals dismal
It would be a “bloody disgrace” to discuss climate change as close to 600 schools are closed today in preparation for a day of catastrophic fire danger, according to NSW Deputy Premier Joh…
Records & humility: Ellyse Perry’s extraordinary role in transforming Australian sport
It’s difficult to imagine just how Ellyse Perry has done it. She’s risen to the top of not one, but two of the most loved sports in Australia and become one of our best known athletes. Having been hea…
The exhaustion of being in a male-dominated profession or workplace
Aside from my time spent as a tech journalist more years ago than I’d prefer to count, I haven’t spent much time in a male-dominated environment. Our tiny team at Women’s Agenda is (…
How to navigate career breaks and transitions to pursue massive opportunities
Big changes in your career can make you feel particularly vulnerable. Some such changes will be out of your control, others you may have intentionally put in motion. And other big adjustments may occu…
How women are disrupting the status quo on gender diversity in politics
The Australian Senate reached an historic milestone recently when it achieved perfect gender balance for the very first time, with 38 spots going to men and 38 spots to women. But unfortunately progre…
The drop in the number of women on our largest boards is a wake up call
The number of women on the boards of ASX 200 companies has gone backwards. It’s proof once again that progress achieved on gender diversity in leadership does not necessarily mean it will be sus…
Struggling with the juggle? Majority of working parents report difficulties managing their health
The juggle is a struggle for many working parents and their physical and mental health, along with their relationships, could be suffering as a result. That’s according to the initial findings o…
‘Courageous & decisive leadership has never been more crucial’: Ann Sherry on shared value thinking
Ann Sherry believes the best chance for businesses and society to thrive in the future — and even survive — is through courageous leadership that considers all stakeholders involved in a b…
