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Giving back with Cisco
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Embracing authenticity at Deloitte
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How to escape the Comparison Trap
I’d like to tell you that I was far too evolved and secure in my self-worth to compare myself against others; that, I’d long since stopped engaging in such futile acts of self-sabotage. Alas, I cannot. It does give me some reassurance that I’m not the only...
Why supporting women in your organisation can help you attract better male talent too
Back in February 2015, I co-founded the Diverse City Careers (DCC)* job site. DCC is no ordinary job site- in fact, we’re Australia’s only job site that pre-screens organizations based on their policies and culture around supporting women. After spending 8 years in...
TGM and DCC create Superhero Daughter Day to celebrate tech careers for female students
Tech Girls Movement (TGM) and Diverse City Careers (DCC)* have teamed up to deliver an event celebrating ICT as a career of choice for young female students. The event aligns with International Women’s Day and students from year 1-7 are invited along with their carers...
3 Ways to deal with working mother guilt
Most working mothers I know — myself included — are in a constant battle with ourselves. We tend to question ourselves often and feel guilty about not being the ‘perfect parent’. This is a struggle that gets worse when you return to work after having a baby, and never...
How do you create a diversity advocate?
Written by Andrea Smith. As a diversity practitioner, one question that’s long captivated my interest is this: how do you create a diversity advocate? I’m not talking about those people who naturally find their way to advocacy, too often as a result of a firsthand...
5 Tips to Stay Mentally Fit Under Pressure
This article was originally published on The Business Woman Media. Entrepreneur life – and any career or business path — is a rollercoaster. It’s filled with extreme highs and successes, followed by stress and disappointment, then all the way back up to being on top...
Setting yourself up for Success in 2016
On the first of January, most of us go into the New Year with some sort of ‘resolution’ or new set of goals. There’s a lot of (what I call) ‘anti-revolutionists’ out there that say “if you have a goal, why don’t you just start any other day of the year?” Fair point,...
If a Leader is better than a Manager, whats better than a Leader?
WORK180 cofounder Valeria Ignatieva and I have been taking the last few weeks to discuss and strategize a lot about scaling our business in 2016. One particular discussion point really got me thinking- how we hire and ensure our employees are engaged, happy and we...
Gender Equality – The highs and lows of 2015
2015 has seen many ‘firsts’ for individuals, countries and organizations. We’ve compiled a few of our most memorable moments in history, both good and bad. Australia drops down in the Global Gender Gap Index Australia may boast some of the world's most livable cities,...