Three years ago the Sydney-based consultant, Fran Caratti, adopted her niece after her sister passed away. “She was my sister’s daughter who had grown up in Perth,” Caratti explains. “She came to live…
Not even men behaving badly gives women an equal shot at leadership
A New York Times report indicates that at least 201 prominent men in America have lost their jobs or roles after public allegations of sexual harassment since the Harvey Weinstein story broke the #MeT…
Dr Hannah Critchlow: How the anatomy of our brains determine our capacity for leadership
Dr Hannah Critchlow will explore the neuroscience behind leadership at the Institute of Managers and Leader’ Leadership Impact Series in November in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Tickets a…
Why Merren McArthur is excited for a challenge leading Tigerair
Five months ago, Merren McArthur was appointed CEO of Tigerair Australia, the low cost carrier of the Virgin Australia Group that has flown more than 25 million people since commencing operations in 2…
Are men too emotional to lead? It certainly appears that way right now.
“I don’t think a woman should be in any government job whatever. I mean, I really don’t. The reason why I do is mainly because they are erratic. And emotional. Men are erratic and em…
Kirstin Ferguson nominated by Scott Morrison as acting chair of the ABC
Read our recent profile on Dr Kirstin Ferguson to learn more about her career. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today nominated ABC director, Kirstin Ferguson to take on the role of acting chair fol…
No woman wants to be called ‘babe’ or ‘the missus’ by their boss
It will never be said that 2018 was the year news stood still. There’s barely been a slow news day in the eight months and 27 days that comprise two thousand and eighteen. Fresh from the ousting…
Losing a female boss stings because there aren’t enough of them
Australia lost one of its most high profile female leaders yesterday, with ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie sacked from the role halfway through her expected tenure. We don’t know the ABC board’…
Michelle Guthrie sacked as Managing Director of ABC
The ABC board have fired the managing director Michelle Guthrie, two years into her five year term. In a statement Guthrie has said she is ‘devastated’ by the decision “despite no cl…
Where are all the female public speakers? Catherine McGrath’s mission to give women a voice
Business Spotlight #WomenSpeaking: Does the prospect of public speaking make you want to run for the hills? You’re not alone. That’s why media personality, Catherine McGrath tailored speci…
