Advancing Women in Sport
I move gender equality in sport from conversation to action.
The gender inequality data in sport was far worse than I anticipated.
In 2017, I set out to understand the reality of women working in Australian sport. I thought I’d seen it all, after all, I’d been a corporate executive, a sporting director, and a gender equity advocate. But the data shocked me. The gender gaps in sport were worse than I’d imagined, with pay inequity and lack of parity more severe than in many other industries. That’s when I decided to act. I conducted independent research to shine a light on the systemic barriers and discrimination women face in sport.
If you’re serious about changing sport from the inside out, these reports are your starting point.
70% of women surveyed reported that their gender had caused them to miss a promotion, salary increase, or opportunity to get ahead.
Women in Sport Persist
Women working in the sporting sector tell me they feel disadvantaged by their gender when it comes to advancing their careers in the sporting sector, yet they persist!
WHY?
Because they are committed to doing challenging and inspiring work
Because they want to make a difference in the world, and they understand that sport can achieve this
Because they are committed to helping their sporting organisation excel and grow
Because they know their presence breaks barriers for others
Why It Matters
• Women persevere
They stay in sport because they believe in its power to transform.
• Systems lag
Leaders may have good intent, but most organisations still lack mature, strategic plans for gender equity.
• Catalyst for action
These reports provide the evidence and momentum needed to move from awareness to change.
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