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Advancing Women Hero: Nikki Beaumont
A leader who makes work fun, ensures people feel appreciated and celebrating wins means Nikki Beaumont lives her mantra of Placing People First!
Building Technology and Communication Advice; from a Female Leader
This article, which first appeared on Femeconomy, is all about how Vicky Mann, an expert in building communication and technology, is helping clients to navigate the building process with less stress and better outcomes.
Why the Women in Sport scoreboard needs more focus.
Life has been very very full here at Advancing Women. My work in 2019 has included working on the next Advancing Women in Sport research paper. My research is part of my advocacy work for a more equitable, welcoming and fair workplace for women who choose to work in sport. I want sporting leaders to have easy to read, insightful and actionable research to advance more women into sports leadership in Australia.
When Men Don’t Want to Be Seen as Weak
My work in gender equality means people can mistakenly believe that it’s all about women. It’s not. Gender equality is important for all genders. This post highlights the very real experience that men and in particular new dads, encounter and what happens when they don’t want to be seen as weak.
What Does It Really Mean to Be A Woman of Influence?
I’m a woman of action. I’m a woman who is known for her ability to get shit done. Now, I’m also officially a woman of influence.
Why a dirty, dusty, remote, inconvenient career is beautiful.
Florence Drummond, Co-Founder of Indigenous Women in Mining & Resources Australia (IWIMRA), is on a mission to connect every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman working in the mining and resources industry across Australia, to support each other in their career journey.
It’s High Time for More Action and Less Talk.
I am calling on leaders in politics, sport, business and society to get real and legislate for gender equality. Soon. Please!
This is Great Advice from Great Women.
I have a plethora of successful women in WWGI, my network of women from all walks of life. I recently asked those great women for some great advice.
I Used to Be the Great Pretender.
I received a Female Entrepreneur award in 2019 which is great recognition that I made the right decision to stop being the great pretender!
Ten Questions to Get Shit Done for Gender Equality
I encourage all leaders to ask these ten get shit done questions so they can push harder and faster for gender equality in their workplace.
She Can Be What She Can See
Ash Barty said that Evonne Goolagong was her hero as a kid. Ash could see someone like her, who was successful. She can be what she can see.
It’s Time for Men in Sport to Step Up
93% of CEO roles in sport are occupied by men. There is no doubt that men must step up and be the solution to the problem of gender inequality in sport.
What Does A Fair Go for Women Really Look Like?
If you are a female, then you have probably experienced the painful rub of gender inequality. If you are a bloke, you probably understand that much more action needs to be taken to change our society to reflect true equality.
How to Buy From Women to Support Women
Women make over 85% of purchase decisions. In Australia alone during 2018 this equated to approximately $874 billion in total. Yes, it’s a LOT of money. And it’s in our hands where we choose to direct it.
UFC: A surprising champion for gender equality
UFC is a surprising champion for gender equality. A great article by Advancing Women guest blogger Marcus Memmolo who challenges us to think differently about a sport that often gets a bad rap.
