In writing my book, Business & Baby on Board, I’ve had the privilege to interview some amazing women who have combined their entrepreneurial traits with motherhood, so I thought I’d share some of the lessons we have in common.... read more
An ability to prevent or easily deal with conflict makes for a more enjoyable, less stressful and more successful work and life experience. The upcoming second edition of New York Times best seller, Crucial Conversations has inspired a fresh... read more
Create trust, build relationships and get what you want. How do successful women get what they want? They negotiate. Introducing Negotiate Now, a new webinar that explores how to create trust, build relationships and get what you want. During... read more
Today, I’m writing about a career development strategy, which comes with an altruistic bonus – serving on a third sector (non-profit, charity or community) board or management committee. While these positions are generally unpaid, they are an excellent way... read more
The Huffington Post, recently published, “Supermoms At Higher Risk For Depression: Study” – a pragmatic, powerful and practical piece about avoiding the almost universal guilt and frequent depression felt by working mothers. Key points include: Mothers are better off at... read more
Mentoring is probably the most powerful developmental process people can experience. Used effectively, it can empower people and provide a means to communicate that is second to none. It provides many tools and tips for managing those around you,... read more
I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles. It’s a fact that grammatical glitches, clunky... read more
I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles. It’s a fact that grammatical glitches, clunky... read more
How’s your professional image? Does it convey a true sense of your talent and expertise? Or does it distract potential customers/employers and undermine the impression you make? Whether you’re looking for more customers, a promotion or a new career, you need... read more
Australia’s peak shareholders’ body recently said women should be appointed to company boards according to their abilities, not arbitrary quotas, according to The Australian newspaper. And Federal Opposition Women’s Affairs spokesperson Michaelia Cash restated the Coalition’s opposition to gender quotas,... read more
Have you ever been caught in that awkward moment when a group of people are being introduced, the men enthusiastically shake hands with each other and then they turn around and nod at you? Many people (both men and... read more
You may not be thrilled with the way you manage time in your business life. On the other hand, you may not want to invest precious money, energy, thought and – yep, even time – into finding a whole... read more
