Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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Why I chose to work in tech at CommBank
With almost 17 years’ experience in the industry, find out what it is that attracted Helen to a tech career at CommBank.
How inclusive leadership helps you succeed at Sandvik
Inclusive workplaces are built on inclusive leadership. Adam from Sandvik shares how this critical factor helps you grow and succeed in your career.
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Turning Perceived Weakness into Strength & Other Strategies for Leadership
Lauren Harris joined BHP as a graduate Geologist five years ago, and from there she quickly progressed her career. First moving into a Mining Production Supervisor role at one of BHP’s largest iron ore mines, then into an Alternate Superintendent position in Mobile...
Gender Equality in the Public and Private Sectors: What Can We Learn From Each Other?
In anticipation of Queensland Women’s Week, I wanted pay recognition to some wonderful initiatives by Queensland Government and private sector, particularly those which align to the Queensland Women’s Strategy. The Queensland Women’s Strategy provides a framework for...
Female Leader, Denice Pitt, CEO Online Education Services
Denice Pitt CEO Online Education Services (OES) has held this position since the company formed in 2011. Her previous roles were President and Country Head of Aegis Australia, and Vice President of Operations, Chief Operating Officer and CEO of the UCMS Group Ltd, as...
Workplace Stress, Mental Illness and Flexible Work Arrangements
At some point in our careers, we’ve all experienced a level of workplace induced stress, or had our work negatively affected by stress in our personal lives. In addition to this, mental illness is common, with 20% of Australians aged between 16-85 experiencing a...
Goal Setting is so 2016…Why ‘Fear Setting’ is the Way of the Future
As a new year approaches, it’s time to reflect on the year that was, set new challenges and list your goals… *cue cliché* How many times have you approached the new year, and thought to yourself “OK, this is it, this will be the year I achieve my goals!” Whether your...
Blueprint for Increasing the Chances of Landing your Ideal Job
When Marina d'Amico realized it was time for her next career move after landing her first graduate job as a software implementation consultant 5 years ago, she began applying for jobs. However, she found the process largely unsuccessful when she did not hear back from...
A Veteran’s Top Tips for Women Navigating Careers in Non-Traditional Industries
With over 20 years of national construction experience, Kate Drews has held senior leadership roles in a range of Government and industry organizations. Her career began in the Australian Defense Force as an Army Officer and after 10 years, Kate left the Army to...
A how-to guide on taking yourself out of your comfort zone
Deb Scown is about to move into her third role in three years at Caltex as a National Sales Manager in the B2B team. We spoke to Deb about her journey over the last few years, which saw her take big risks by completely switching industries and throwing herself into...
12 Days of Fit-mas
It’s impossible not to notice the hustle and bustle rising as we approach the Christmas season, with everyone feeling the pressure of completing their work projects, buying gifts and preparing for their (ideally relaxing) break. The problem is, for most people, that...