John Lennon may not have been referencing your inappropriate behaviour at the office Christmas party, but it’s well worth ensuring end of year celebrations don’t have you regretting what happened the night before (and looking for a new job!). Sexual harassment isn’t a...
To some people, having a mindful culture and workplace is more important than money and growth. However, a lot of people are motivated by money and will put up with a substantial amount of politics for a good wage (and perks) instead of putting their wellbeing first...
Dr Addie Wootten has spent the majority of her professional career working as a clinical psychologist, predominantly working with cancer patients. Prioritising your mental health and wellbeing has always been at the forefront of this #LeadingLadies mindset and two...
Melissa Griffiths’ life as a male yearning to be a female was punctuated by cruel bullying and social isolation. Her recent gender transition journey was emotionally challenging and financially destroying - she found little in the way of clear guidance, and she had to...
Kimmie Neidhardt has an extensive history working as a creative powerhouse for some of the biggest and best agencies in Australia. She left agency-land temporarily to start a family and upon returning found that companies would only offer a fraction of the pay, and...
The search for meaning in work was always front of mind for Sandra Capponi during her career in the corporate banking sector, but her passion to make a difference wasn’t always well understood by those around her. “I’ve always found it interesting how people love to...
Simon Mathonnet used to be a professional gamer who used his competitive and digital know-how to foray into digital marketing for startups across France, New York and Melbourne. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing, his role title now reads Head of...
When Sheree Rubinstein embarked on a corporate law career at a top firm, she quickly saw the impact that a male dominated business environment can have on the opportunities and lives of women. “I never knew about gender inequality in the workplace before that,” Sheree...
Being told you’re being made redundant can be a devastating feeling that hopefully not too many of us will face in our careers. However, imagine being told that you’re to be made redundant whilst still on maternity leave. Zoé started her career as a HTML...
When launching a business, founders would be forgiven for taking on any clients that came their way. But when Jen Sharpe started her public relations, communications and digital agency Think HQ seven years ago, her strong values gave her the strength to say ‘no’. “I...
In today’s digital world, employees expect the opportunity to work in times and places that suit them. But too much of a good thing can cause problems for your business, so read on for some of the warning signs for when you might need to get some structure back. The...
It takes a confident woman to discuss the ins and outs of sex publicly, but a trailblazer to launch a podcast exploring how sex and technology are intertwining, and what that means for the future of humanity. Australian #LeadingLady Bryony Cole is both. Her New...