I’m an introvert. This comes as a surprise to people who know me well and see me as confident and sociable. However, invite me to a networking workshop or a party and you’ll glimpse the classic tell tale flash of horror that introverts experience at the prospect of...
I’d Love to Get a Mentor, How Do I Find One?
Whether you’re new to running a business or you’ve been in this game for a while, you’ll know the value of having a great sounding board! Here are some tips on how to find a mentor. Over the years, I have personally benefited hugely from the guidance of mentors....
Wonder women: use your powers of science for awesome
Women in Science AUSTRALIA recently featured inspiring women studying STEMM at higher education organizations around Australia. Lead by Charles Gray, and in between chasing jaguars, she has connected with students studying different courses in a range of STEMM...
My Biggest Return to Work Mistakes
I thought preparing for my return to work after maternity leave included organizing a start date with my employer, negotiating work days and hours, start and finish times, finding suitable daycare and work clothes that actually fit. Wrong! My return to work was an...
Three Simple Things You Can Start Doing Right Now to Build Confidence
Building confidence: It’s a big topic in the area of women’s leadership and development. Women are constantly told to be more confident, stop being “nice” and to “Lean In” more. It’s almost enough to make you think that if we can master these things, we will finally...
Scientist Spotlight – Moana Simpson
This is my second interview for my Scientific Reasoning feature, designed to give us some insight into the lives of some of today’s scientists. The first interview can be found here – you will notice that many of the questions are the same – I wanted a fairly even...
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