Advice Would you hire your life partner? 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.
Advice Why do we need to be perfect to be promoted? 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.
Advice How to survive difficult conversations At some stage during our careers we all need to have difficult conversations.
Advice Why focusing on the team could lead to greater diversity On the weekend I attended an intimate dinner party for eight at a friend’s home.
Advice How to save time and boost your productivity Are you someone who runs out of time for everything? Most people do.
Advice How to handle a prickly colleague I get along well with my work colleagues and generally find being part of a team easy.
Advice Why nothing will change until men admit there is a problem I had two starkly different conversations with male CEOs in the past week.
Advice Master packing for work travel in six steps Packing for travel is an art form that can be easily learned.
Advice Put your hand up if you are a ‘fresh, strong woman’ Last Wednesday I was contacted by a producer for ABC’s Q&A.
Advice Take criticism on board but don’t take it personally: Hillary Clinton’s advice to professional women If anyone knows a thing or two about copping flack, facing criticism and having their leadership style scrutinised, it’s the former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, and she’s willing to share the most valuable lessons she’s learned throughout her career.