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    Sexual harassment: why leadership matters

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    Ten or so years ago a friend of mine worked on a dealing desk of a major international stockbroking firm where it was not uncommon for the "boys" on the desk to behave badly.   She would often receive emails of naked women and was regularly asked … [Read more...]

    He’s not that funny….or is he?

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    Think quick, name me three comediennes (female)....now name me three comediens (male).  Tell me how difficult was it to name the females vs the males?  Unfortunately as it turns out men are funnier than women that is according to a study by Dr … [Read more...]

    Females in Finance Dress for Success

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    I have always been a big believer in investing in good quality suits.  The theory goes that if you buy quality it will last you through the lean times (and we've all been through those).  On Tuesday night  I attended a cocktail … [Read more...]

    Seeking career success? Eyewear can give you an edge

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    Ok I will confess, when I was younger and life was full of possibilities I would flip through the pages of my favourite fashion magazine and dream of having a modelling career.    It was a stretch I know, and not just because I stopped … [Read more...]

    Career confidence: Why you shouldn’t play the percentages

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    Every year for the past three years I have looked forward to BioMelbourne Network's women in biotechnology lunch which attracts women from across the sector.  This year in front of a crowd of some 400 women, BioMelbourne Network , CEO Michelle … [Read more...]

    Sustainable Beauty: Getting That Inner Glow

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      The other day I was walking out of my favourite department store with my MUST HAVE face cream tucked neatly into one of those lovely bags filled with samples when I spied what is best described as"charity hawkers".  You know the ones – … [Read more...]

    Dressing for the Business Ball

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    Like any woman, I love getting dressed up for formal occasions.   However, when the occaision just happens to be a business event getting the tone right can sometimes be a bit tricky.  We spoke with BioMelbourne Network  CEO Michelle Gallagher … [Read more...]

    Workplace Diversity: 100 Good Reasons Why

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    Hands up if you've attended business a meeting this week where you were the only woman present.  Ok for some of you I will accept that maybe there was one other.  Now what about you ladies in investment banking, engineering or resources?   Tell me … [Read more...]

    Business lady fashion

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    We often hear about how the scarcity of women in the senior management ranks makes it difficult for women in the business world to have role models.  While that is true, over my many years working in the corporate trenches I have, however, observed … [Read more...]

    Top ten: things NOT to buy

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    Remember when you were say 6 years old and after opening all of these wonderfully gift wraped toys, you mother or auntie, or nan would present you with a rectangular shaped gift wrapped box?  Hmmm looks like Barbie...or maybe a board game....or … [Read more...]