News & Views The problem with ‘chivalry’ is that it’s a ruse for sexism Chivalry props up and protects the idea that women are weak and in need of male care and protection. It’s a ruse for sexism.
Ed's Blog The problem with anything that increases ‘the motherhood penalty’ The motherhood penalty describes the detrimental financial impact that women wear upon having children. Anything that further entrenches it is a problem.
Uncategorised How women are calling out the sexism in Super Bowl ads Women make 80% of purchasing decisions so why aren’t Super Bowl Ads made with women in mind? The #3percentsb hashtag calls out the sexism.
Ed's Blog The conversation we need to have about work, parenting & the kids Studies show that parents’ demanding jobs can adversely affect the mental health of children, which is why need to talk about work & parenting.
Ed's Blog The bravest speech I have ever seen delivered A senior woman told 300 work colleagues the tragic reason domestic violence is close to her heart & why shelters for women and children are needed.
News & Views Melinda Gates: We’re sending our daughters into workplaces designed for dads Melinda Gates has written an op-ed on LinkedIn arguing that American workplaces are designed for dads not daughters. She says workplaces need to catch up.
Uncategorised How to break free from the Good Girl Syndrome How to break free from the Good Girl Syndrome. As women we are conditioned to be congenial, agreeable and put others first but it doesn’t serve us well.
News & Views The persistence of sexism and how Australian universities can change the course Recently the Australian Human Rights commission released their findings into the nature and prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment within Australian universities: 51% of university students were sexually harassed on at least one occasion in 2016 6.
Ed's Blog What I learned from Amy Cuddy What I learned from social psychologist Amy Cuddy about power, presence and posture. She spoke in Sydney for Business Chicks.
Profiles From the Air Force, to law, to CEO to board director: Meet Dr Kirstin Ferguson Leadership lessons and career advice from Dr Kirstin Ferguson the woman who created #CelebratingWomen. From the Air Force, to law, to CEO to board director.
Ed's Blog A missed birthday, a parenting fail & the truth about women in your village. A missed birthday party, a parenting fail & the truth about women in your village. Nine times out of ten it is women who offer help, support and advice.
Entrepreneurs How ‘male-only’ business attributes punish female entrepreneurs ‘Male-only’ business attributes punish female entrepreneurs because it is most commonly described in opposition to the male traits for success.