It’s 2019 and women have come a long way in terms of workplace equality. But things have been a little slower when it comes to recognising the contribution of women in science. Just one in every…
Stop telling people to ‘be more confident’ (and do this instead)
When an audience of women are asked whether they have ever been told to “be more confident”, anywhere between 40 and 60 per cent of hands go up. When asked to keep their hands up if they feel more con…
Sheneli Dona cares about human rights & wants other young leaders to follow
Sheneli Dona is the founder and CEO of The Dona Faith Alliance, a new human rights organisation that promotes youth engagement in human rights issues. Barely out of her teenage years, she’s already wo…
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…
Let’s end the male tech expert as a ‘Knight in Shining Armour’ phenomenon: Dr Kudzai Kanhutu
Every business can do at least one thing to make the lives and careers of their female employees a little easier, according to Dr Kudzai Kanhutu. And technology can be a great source for good, when us…
How the Prince of Wales became a mentor during a refugee camp visit
Back in 2002 Linda Cruse met The Prince Of Wales in what became the lucky break she needed for one very ambitious project she was purusing in a refugee camp. Below in this edited extract from her exc…
The ethics of the 4 day work week. It’s not just about the hours
Nicholas Smith, Macquarie University “We should work to live, not live to work,” declared Britain’s shadow chancellor John McDonnell last month, as he announced the British Labour Party would reduce t…
