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September 2009

Procrastinating? Don't stop now

TargetBased on her work as key facilitator of the Women’s Leadership Alliance workshop series, WLA’s Di Pierce explains the seven deadly sins of goal setting. Read more

Becoming an employer of choice:
Focus on the private sector

In the fifth part of our 2009 series on becoming an employer of choice organisation, we look at the unique challenges faced by the private sector. Read more

 

Book reviews

Borrowing BrillianceBorrowing Brilliance

Where most of us feel ntimidated by the idea of brilliance, David Kord Murray helps is see that it's okay to copy from those who came before us. Read the review

 

How to Tell Anyone AnythingHow to Tell Anyone Anything

Strips away the complexities of handling difficult conversations at work, and provides a straight-forward method that's easy to apply. Read the review

 
 

Indicative chartSurvey findings: Developing your self during the economic downturn

We were surprised at the high level of effort that respondents are taking to secure their livelihood and prospects during the economic downturn. Full results

 

Women's Symposium speaker wins Telstra award
Kelly Baker: Telstra Business AwardsUnique gift delivery service Edible Blooms has scooped two recent Telstra Business Awards: the Telstra South Australian Business of the Year and the MYOB Small Business Award (South Australia). Kelly Baker, who founded Edible Blooms in 2005, recently inspired audiences at the 2009 Australian Women's Leadership Symposium in Brisbane. More on the Awards Visit Edible Blooms

Disgruntled employees a ticking time-bomb
As a result of the global financial crisis, nearly half (44%) of employees believe that worker morale has plummeted, yet only 26% of employers acknowledge that workplace morale has dropped, according to a major survey by Hudson as part of its 20:20 Series in Australia and New Zealand. More

New alliance seeks action on gender pay gap
A woman starting work today will retire having earned $1 million less than a man doing the same job unless decisive employer and government action is taken to end the scandal of pay inequality, says the ACTU. More

 

One to One Foundation launched
On 7th August, business coach and author Shivani Gupta launched the One to One Foundation in Newcastle. The Foundation, according to Shivani, is to "prevent the abuse of women across the planet". More on the Foundation  More on Shivani

Cronulla Sharks appoints two women to its board
For the first time in the club's 42 year history, two females have been appointed to its board. The two women, Denise Aldous and Jenny Reynolds, are Women on Boards members. They join the club as new club president, Damian Irvine, works to re-invigorate the beleaguered board. More from Women on Boards

2009 Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Working to fight breast cancer, Monday 26th October will be Pink Ribbon Day, and October will be Breast Cancer Month. You can indicate your interest in the breakfasts with the National Breast Cancer Foundation here, or learn more about Pink Ribbon Day here

2009–10 National Work–Life Balance Awards
The 2009-10 National Work-Life Balance Awards is being developed as part of the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family initiative to provide public recognition for businesses that are leaders in successfully integrating work-life balance practices whilst managing business demands. 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.

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