I’m not normally a fan of reality TV, but Keeping Up with the Kardashians intrigues me — this family embodies the luxury Californian dream… A-list parties, private jets and shoes worth the average monthly mortgage repayment. The show seems... read more
Networking continues to be one of the best ways to raise your profile, bring in new business and meet future clients, prospects, partners and suppliers. Networking HAS changed over the years, but how? What are the latest and greatest... read more
Tony Lally, Chief Executive Officer of Sunsuper, challenged his leadership teams back in February this year, at the launch of the new leadership development programs for Sunsuper, an organisation that over the past 20 years has grown to be... read more
While a growing business may seem like a nice class of problem to have, it’s not all plain sailing. “One of the biggest traps a small business can fall into is becoming a victim of its own success. The... read more
Networking is a concept most people don’t give serious thought to — but in today’s economic climate, it can and should be an important part of your business plan. When we think about networking, the tendency is to think... read more
In the euphoric afterglow of accepting a glossy new job, many people are unable to resist the temptation to psychologically move on from their current employer during their period of notice. This psychological shift is evidenced in a many... read more
The core issues for success in any business are developing and selling a product, service or idea that is valued by your customers; continually creating and generating new possibilities for growth; and ensuring your business is set up and... read more
(or the Anatomy of an Online Engagement That Went Pear-Shaped) I spend A LOT of my professional and personal time online. I tweet, Facebook, write blog posts and comment on blog posts. I love it… and for the majority... read more
Today, while reading an insightful SMH article about the increased number of females on Boards, but the declining numbers of females in the upper corporate ranks, I found myself astonished by the following section of the article: A (noteworthy... read more
In developing and managing your personal brand, the most basic marketing principles apply. In today’s job-hunting environment, the most successful job-seekers are those who understand the value of marketing and apply to themselves those principles that companies have used for... read more
I’m often asked what number of participants or response rate needed for a customer or contact feedback survey. There isn’t one definitive clear answer. A range of factors needs to be considered when designing a survey and the number of participants... read more
Today, I’m writing about something that affects all women working for Australian employers – the gendered pay gap that affects every Australian occupation, sector and industry. While this inequity has been evident for as long as I can remember,... read more
