Confidence

Changing your mind is a woman’s prerogative — but also expensive

Women often pride themselves on their ability (or prerogative) to change their mind time and time again because … well, they’re a woman. However changing your mind isn’t always a good thing to be proud of, or to do....
6 easy tips to boost your team’s productivity this year

Businesses make promises at the start of a new year just like everybody else. They often forget about them just as quickly too. This year, however, you’ve got an opportunity to use all that you’ve learned to really excel....
I will work in this town again, but I will not work with you

Mila Kunis is leading the way when it comes to standing up for yourself against sexism and surviving. Threatened that she “would not work in this town again” (Hollywood, of course) because she wouldn’t pose semi naked on a...
Passion is more important than popularity

We all like to be liked — and most of us hate to be hated — but popularity is not the path to success. Passion is what will get you there. Passion is invigorating and gets your blood pumping...
Elevator pitch: 5 tips to sell yourself brilliantly

1. Craft a flawless oral resume to propel your career. Coming up with the right words to sum up your entire professional portfolio in 30 seconds or less is a tall order. And keeping your cool as you...
Be your own boss, with no glass ceiling

In Australia, women on average earn 18.2% or $283 per week less than men. On Equal Payday, held recently it was revealed what a man earns in 12 months, takes a women 14 months to achieve. In the US,...
Leadership characteristics: The key traits of great leadership

What are leadership characteristics? How do they differ from the actual leadership role? These are two very good questions I’m often asked. The way I see it, leadership is not a role or a title. It is how you...
Why you must be decisive to succeed -– and 5 ways to do it more

There are endless articles and books promising you the ‘secrets to success’ –which often turn out to be a whole lot of hype and lacking in actual pragmatic or practical tips on HOW to actually succeed. But there is...
Women who Lead: lead with style, confidence, visibility and influence

Why do women so often feel they need to get all the possible training and qualifications before they put themselves forward for a new role or opportunity — while men are far more likely to ‘give it a go’...