Two weeks ago, I posted an article to LinkedIn by Steve Wiens. It is titled, “An Ode to Women Who Are Too Much.” I have often been categorized as “too much.” The response to the article has been amazing, so thank you to Steve Wiens for recognizing...
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Alison Mirams didn't see how demanding the construction industry was until she had her son. Then, she realised partners of workers in the sector are like "single parents six days a week". Tight deadlines mean long hours, Monday through Saturday, are the norm in construction, making it...
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https://femeconomy.com/when-a-flower-doesnt-bloom/...
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What do you see when you picture a scientist? Is it a white man in a lab coat? This portrait will smash that stereotype to bits. Everywhere you look, odds appear stacked against women in STEM. Young male scientists receive up to twice as much funding as their female...
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Across this great nation, thousands of extraordinary and talented people dedicating their lives to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Each and every day, we see and are amazed by the work from STEM-related fields - from the design of new technology like batteries...
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My career has spanned nearly 20 years, most of which has been spent in predominantly male-dominated industries like defence, construction, mining and resources, Electrotechnology and telecommunications. A comprehensive understanding of both the overall employment status of women and their career prospects in a number of...
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Earlier this week, Jade Collins of Femeconomy, an organisation assisting in supporting favourite brands with women leaders, interview me and released an amazing article on being a successful female leader in industry. I thought I would share my responses, and the article, with you below. Penelope...
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The nature of business, industry and the economy was once a static structure. Success was sure to follow provided one adhered to the rules; provided those systems in place remained regulated. Planning for the short-term was a matter of maintaining the status quo; for the...
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A passionate believer in the role of resources as an important economic contributor, my career has taken me across the globe where I have witnessed the positive impacts the industry brings to individuals, communities and our way of life. Recently, I was invited to speak...
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Have you employed a mentor to help you navigate the professional world? Did you find a mentor during a job search or was it during a transition between careers? Whatever the case, your mentor is most likely the person who provided you expert advice and...
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