I had the privilege this week of being the keynote speaker at the 18th annual Young women in Public Affairs Award for women with a global vision, coordinated by Zonta. The awards bring together female students in year 11 and year 12 from schools all over Sydney, with students challenged to answer the question: “What could […]
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The importance and value of having opinions
Posted on 02 June 2009.
Two weeks ago I attended a public address by Germaine Greer through Westpac’s sponsorship of the Sydney Writers’ Festival. True to form, Greer created a storm in a teacup with views shared on everything from pioneering nations to public policy and profiteering bankers. Love her or hate her, one thing’s for sure: when Greer speaks, […]
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Leadership lessons from the front line in war
Posted on 29 April 2009.
I confess. I’m an ANZAC Day junkie. Every year I’m glued to the History Channel, watching the same re-runs of Gallipoli landings and Kokoda combats. Part of it stems from the memory of my Pop-Pop, who fought in World War II on the western front and in New Guinea. And part of it is a deep and […]
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Be remembered for what you do, not just what you promise to do
Posted on 08 April 2009.
As a project manager, one of the things I enjoyed most was seeing a plan come together into a finished product. Last month in the sphinxx Take the Lead mentoring program, Yvonne Butler talked about the important role that implementation plays in leadership. Yvonne pointed out that the best leaders are remembered for their results rather than their strategy. That […]
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Could you describe yourself in just 3 words?
Posted on 10 March 2009.
Last week I was asked by a potential client to describe what makes me different from everyone else… in just 3 words. I blew it. And I’m so annoyed with myself for that. I was in the car when the phone rang, the baby was crying, the traffic was jammed and I wasn’t fully present. […]
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Women Must Learn the Language of Power
Posted on 31 January 2009.
Below is a great article by Connie Glaser discussing how women often sabotage themselves by conforming to the stereotypes of traditional women behaviours. There is no more important skill in attaining success — personal and professional — than your ability to communicate effectively. Yet women often sabotage themselves through their communication skills. Differences in how […]
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