Do we really still need women in tech panels? Nicola Hazell, who is working with ten female founders in a major acceleration program, explains why we do. “I’m sick of talking about the fa…
How to be a nasty woman (and why you absolutely should be)
You might recall the moment Donald Trump venomously branded Hillary Clinton a “nasty woman”. It was meant to be disparaging but women the world-over have proudly claimed the title for themselves — ove…
The big employer where ‘Leaders Leave Loudly’ to push flexible work
Shiona Watson was promoted one week before having her son, and then fully supported upon her return to work. Below she shares how PepsiCo supports flexible work for ALL employees, including with its &…
Leadership must be diverse, not just more female
Sadhana Smiles is one of just two female CEOs in her sector in Victoria. But she wonders if she would have gotten there if she’d worn a sari or a hijab. At the launch of the Women’s Agenda Ambition Re…
‘Just don’t tell them you’re a single mum’: The advice I ignored, ten years on
International Women’s Day holds special significance for me this year. 2017 marks the 10-year anniversary of when I sat on a panel interview for my first professional job as an Entry Level Organisatio…
Paid parental leave especially critical in male-dominated fields
Labor MP Amanda Rishworth has recently reutrned to work after having her first child and knows the importance of a supportive workplace. In this opinion piece, she looks at the Coalition’s propo…
We need to ask female business owners better questions
Recently I was asked a question I was incredibly surprised by. I was attending a workshop with some other highly successful male business owners I’m in a forum with and one of their employees asked me…
The Problem With Returning To Work After A Baby
Last night I caught up for a drink with a girlfriend, Sally (not her real name) who is returning to work in a part-time capacity after having her second baby. And now she is questioning her worth. You…
Ambitious women get labelled, but it especially hurts coming from other women
Ambitious women get labelled, that is a fact of life. But when you get labelled by other women it is infuriating and insulting. Journalist, Miranda Devine, wrote an opinion piece called “Don’t let you…
Men and women need to take responsibility for the sexism status quo
Have you ever felt judged by your physical appearance ahead of your intellect or accomplishments? If you work and have children, have you ever felt harshly judged for your ambition? Ever been derided…
