Courage, creativity and clarity are some the key skills Pip Marlow believes successful leaders of the future will have. They will also have a strong purpose, along with a growth mindset — not ju…
Debunking the myth that jobs can only be done full time
Can part time work actually be easier at a senior level? Could more full-time roles actually be part time? According to Natalie Smith from the Queensland University of Technology, yes. She argues that…
The key reason humble CEOs are in short supply
Believe it or not, humble CEOs do exist. But they are very rare. Mariano L.M. Heyden and Mathew Hayward from Monash University explain why, in this piece republished from The Conversation. Humility is…
Leaders must appoint more women: One minute Q&A with Sally Loane
Successful leaders of the future must be resilient, according to Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council. But right now current leaders should do more to ensure women are given bigger roles…
The life and career of a female chef
Eating out in Australia is now a massive $25 billion industry, so it’s incredible to think that just 25% of chefs are women. For Danika Heslop, her career as a chef has taken her everywhere from…
Reproductive freedom is unfinished business in Australia: Tanya Plibersek
Around half of all women in Australia can legally access an abortion. For the other half, it’s a crime you can be jailed for. And for those who can access an abortion legally, there are numerous restr…
Not Just Lucky! Georgie Dent interviews Jamila Rizvi
Why do women do the work, and then let others take the credit for it? That’s a key question Jamila Rizvi answers in her excellent new book, Not Just Lucky. She recently joined Georgie Dent for a…
Stop selling yourself, personal branding is about much more
Personal branding is literally about taking control of the essence of you. But that’s not about delivering products, so quit the big sell and focus on the experience you deliver. In this short v…
The key stats to know about fertility
Every woman is different when it comes to her fertility and there are no guarantees or assurances regarding the chances of getting pregnant. However, there are some key numbers to know on the subject …
‘Women re-write the rules’: Meet ActionAid’s new chief Michelle Higelin
Michelle Higelin firmly believes that women can re-write the rules for the better, especially in leadership. When women bring their visions and unique capabilities, she knows we can reshape institutio…
