Why are we so quick to shame and label girls? While we might be forgiving of boys who act out under pressure (after all, “boys will be boys”) we are quick to brand girls as “divas”, “princesses”, “bit…
How to avoid burn out as an entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur and running your own business can of course deliver some amazing upsides, but it does come with its own set of challenges. One of those challenges is burnout, especially in the t…
Some marriage advice: If your partner can’t talk about your job RUN! Fast!
I am no relationship expert. I’m not a psychologist or a counsellor and I have no formal qualifications to dish out marital advice, but in the spirit of Miranda Kerr I am not going to be deterre…
Housework: Who’s got it tougher?
Young Aussie blokes are pitching in with the housework to such an extent some feel cheated they are doing the lion’s share. Despite the Australian Bureau of Statistics Gender Indicators report r…
Lessons from Rupert Murdoch on divorce-proofing a business
After 14 years of marriage, Rupert Murdoch and his wife of the lightning-fast reflexes, Wendi Deng, are getting divorced. In an application for divorce filed in New York, the media mogul said the marr…
Eight tips for healthy conflict resolution
There is conflict in all relationships, whether it’s at work or at home. All couples will disagree from time to time but it’s the way we manage conflict that matters and good communication…
The pros and cons of mixing work with love
When you spend at least one third of your week working, a good chunk of it sleeping and another trapped in traffic or on public transport, there’s little time left for the searching, dating and …
Gender equality at work? We need it at home first
When some men discover my husband cooks dinner and cleans the house, they aren’t always all that happy about it. “Are you sucking up to get something?” they’ll ask, before chec…
Seven ways to make end-of-year parties fun and productive
As December rolls around the invitations for end-of-year celebrations roll in, including the company Christmas party. This is a fantastic time to get out there, celebrate the year gone by and create s…
How to manage your emotions and get productive
When talented people bring out their full potential, great results are possible. The extent to which any of us bring everything we are capable of to our job or any aspect of our lives is determined by…
