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Most women I speak to take a dim view of senior women who distance themselves from groups, alliances or other opportunities to help women climb the ladder behind them.

It’s a question that I have thought about over the years as my husband and I happen to have chosen careers in the same industry.

It’s widely understood that women are unlikely to apply for a position unless we tick at least nine out of ten boxes on the skills requirements list while men are likely to put their hand up if their experience satisfies just three.

On the weekend I attended an intimate dinner party for eight at a friend’s home.

This post was updated Friday afternoon.

I had two starkly different conversations with male CEOs in the past week.

Last Wednesday I was contacted by a producer for ABC’s Q&A.

A couple of months ago I was contacted by the managing editor of Good Taste magazine Daniela Bertollo.

The column that I wrote last week detailing a friend’s stay or leave dilemma made mention of the impact that skilfully managing up had on a person’s promotional prospects.

I admit that there is a pattern to my talent identification and hiring.

It’s the question that can overwhelm a new parent with fear and guilt.

Three year seven girls, at Perisher to compete in the interschool ski competition, stood behind me in the line for coffee.