“No man is an island, entire of itself…” (John Donne, 1572-1631) And nor is any woman. Yet I see so many businesswomen trying to go it alone. Carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Not relying on anyone else, so she can’t be disappointed. Working twice as hard as the men around her, […]
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One gutsy chick worth checking out
Posted on 28 May 2008.
Last night I was presenting to a group of CPAs on the business case for taking women to the top in business. As is often the case, someone asked me to describe the common success factors among women leaders I’ve interviewed in the Take the Lead series. While there are many traits in common between successful leaders […]
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Ever had a life-changing experience?
Posted on 26 May 2008.
I think I had one on Thursday night, at the Women in Finance event in Sydney. Guest speaker was Jessica Brown, founder of the Lifechanging Experiences Foundation and the Sister2Sister program. The Sister2Sister program is well known to some of you who are seasoned Big Sisters. When I asked you earlier in the year for suggestions on a charity that sphinxx […]
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Are you a Rapunzel or a Ladder-Kicker?
Posted on 21 May 2008.
There’s a great divide emerging between two categories of working women. Have you noticed it? No, I’m not talking about the working mums versus the non-parents – though the working mums might like the world to think that. Or the full-time-career-obsessed woman versus the flexibility-focused-have-a-life ladies who define their success by more than just the […]
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sphinxx leaders in the firing line of Australia’s first Labor budget in 11 years
Posted on 14 May 2008.
As Australia’s “Wealthy Families” – defined by Australia’s new government as those earning more than $150k – bear the brunt of last night’s budget announcements, sphinxx leaders could be forgiven for feeling disadvantaged for pursuing career advancement and promotion. If your family income exceeds $150k, you will be subject to tough means testing on the […]
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Helen Nugent’s 7 Helpful Hints for Managing Your Career
Posted on 12 May 2008.
I was lucky enough to a Women in Finance luncheon in Sydney as a guest of Hudson. Not just because ours was the most quoted table in the room, but also because I had the chance to hear from Helen Nugent who is Director of Macquarie Bank, Origin Energy, and Freehills, as well as being Chairman of […]
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