Getting women into leadership roles in businesses and communities is one of my big passions. Another one is travel. And this week I’ve been reflecting on the role of cultural barriers and stereotypes, in the advancement of women.

And in one of those funny coincidences, Denni Francisco just sent me an email about an innovative event to be run for the first time in Australia, this November in Melbourne. A five-day residential program for 10 senior women – with a twist. Five of these women will be Australia, and five will be from the Arab region. It’ll be fascinating opportunity for some of our women to learn side by side with women from a very different culture, and develop international business networks.

If you’re interested, let me know here.