Returning to work after a career break can be a daunting experience - wandering into an office full of unfamiliar faces isn’t exactly the most comforting of thoughts. However, it is important to remember that you aren’t the first, and you’re definitely not the last to...
Learning is an experiential journey, not just a destination
Today I celebrated being a #deakingrad, receiving my law degree at Deakin University's Waterfront campus; almost 10 years since I started this learning journey. 'Wow, it took you 10 years to finish a law degree?!?' I hear you say? Indeed, it took me 10 years to study...
It’s never been a more pressing time for progress
About the time the Australian Government decided to create a national science agency over 100 years ago, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. While both have come a long way over the century, we still...
How to get simply serious about gender equality
Two major organizations that I worked for in my corporate career had safety as their number one value. One of those organizations sent workers out in vans and trucks, up poles, down pits, under houses, in roofs. The other organization had workers out on mines, oil...
Job sharing in a Corporate World?
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Take Charge and Self-Nominate for Awards
When I talk to female leaders about nominating themselves for particular awards, I am often met with hesitation around nominating yourself. I want to break this stigma. There is no shame in nominating yourself. In fact, everyone in our network is busy. As much as they...
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