Women & Leadership Australia eNewsletter

June 2009

Flirting with finance

Okay, you've got online banking down pat. But are you working your finances to best serve you now and in the future? Anneli Knight and Virginia Graham – authors of Flirting With Finance – help you gain control of your money. Read more

Don't let Junior rock the boat!

If you’re well established in your role, suddenly working with a new staff member with all sorts of new-fangled ideas can be a real challenge. Read more

Job satisfaction is too much like hard work

We need to stop putting all our happiness eggs in the career basket, writes Kasey Edwards, author of 30-Something and Over It.. More

INSPIRING WOMEN
Layne Beachley
World champion surfer

“For the first eight years of my surfing career I was my sole financial supporter. Working four jobs to fund my overseas ventures and contest endeavours meant very little time was left for surfing itself.”

Regarded as history’s best female surfer, Layne is a seven-time world champion. Whilst in the water she’s made herself an icon and inspirational figure for female surfers around the world, on dry land she’s working hard to ensure that other young women have the support they need to achieve greatness.. Meet Layne

Key senior women's resource: Women at the Top

Using case studies of top-level women and research in the field, Women at the Top (Wiley Australia) offers remarkable insights into how women have attained top positions and how they can create dually-successful lives. Written by two international experts in psychology and gender studies, this exhaustive text includes case studies of the Chairman of Deloitte and Touche, the VP of IBM operations, a Supreme Court Judge in China and President of Legislative Council in Hong Kong. Discover more

Book reviews

Thirty Something and Over it

A witty and honest memoir of curing a 'thrisis' that you won't want to put down. Read the review

Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions and How to Keep it From Happening to You

An original and compelling thesis on how to avoid the traps of bad decision-making. Read the review

Upcoming Women & Leadership Australia Leadership Programs

For full details and registrations for leadership programs around Australia, click here

Survey findings: Networking groups

With networks remaining a constant source of support for women in Australia, exchanging advice on workplace challenges is a primary reason for staying in touch on a regular basis. Full results

Paid parental leave makes Budget
After much lobbying by many organisations, including the National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) and the Australian Women & Leadership Forum (AWLF), the Rudd Government has committed $731 million over five years to a Paid Parental Leave scheme. Details

The Great Australian Pay Check
More than 150,000 Australians have so far completed Seek's pay survey. You can find out what others are being paid, the perks they get, and where you fit in – a helpful tool for planning your next move. More

Federal government reviews women's agency
The Minister for the Status of Women, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, has announced a review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (EOWW Act) and Agency. "The review will investigate what's working and where we may need a new approach," said Minister Plibersek. More

Public sector leadership shortcomings: Survey
In the public sector, a disconnect exists between actual leadership competencies and what current leaders are looking for, according to a recent survey by the National Leadership Institute. Survey summary

Style gives nod to women of substance
Celebrating and honouring Australia's most inspirational and innovative women, Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and fellow actress Toni Collette were amongst the recipients of the inaugural InStyle Women of Style awards. Layne Beachley – profiled above – tied for the award for community and charity work. More

Women on boards survey
The Centre for Leadership for Women is running an online survey to hear from women who have been trying to get into directorships on public, private and non-profit boards and are experiencing barriers. Complete the survey

Rural Women's Award 2009
Encouraging rural women and their increased contribution to rural industries, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Rural Women’s Award winners have been announced.More

Australia best-placed to beat recession
One in five international business people believe Australia is best surviving the recession, according to an international business confidence survey conducted by Servcorp. Further, the main concern of Australian business people during the economic downturn is the low morale in the media. More

Women & Leadership Australia Partners

Our 2009 Australian Women's Leadership Symposium Partners:

Visit a full list of our partners, all of whom we thank for their support of the Australian Women & Leadership Forums.

Join our supporters
Are you interested in promoting your organisation's brand to like-minded women? If so, contact Women & Leadership Australia for information on sponsorship opportunities available in 2009: Ph 1300 138 037.