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9 tips for creating a marketing plan that will actually work
One of my passions is creating practical marketing plans that actually work, won’t take hours to read and most importantly, are an integral tool in the day-to-day running of a business. Here are my...
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Leadership and the Art of Persuasion – Top Eight Tips for Persuasive...
For some people, the art of persuasion appears to come naturally, while many of us struggle. However, the principals of persuasive presentation can be learned by any one, and applied to gain...
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5 Communication Tips for Motivational Leadership – That Increases Productivity
Good business is all about communication and how well you do it. Ineffective communication is at the heart of most business problems and research has shown that businesses with leaders who have highly...
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Microsoft Managing Director, Pip Marlow on career risks and believing in...
Pip Marlow, Managing Director Microsoft Australia talks to Leaders in Heels Editor Rashida, about how she ended up in IT and the importance of taking risks in your career. Q. How did your career...
View ArticleFinding it hard to stick to your new year resolutions?
50% of Australians have made one or more new year resolutions, but research shows that 88% of these will end in failure. By day 8 of 2013, 25% of people have already fallen at the first hurdle and...
View Article5 things that makes Michelle Obama an inspiring Leader in Heels
There is no doubt that Michelle Obama was an integral part of the recently concluded presidential election and enjoys a popular following not only among the American public but also worldwide. Her...
View ArticleShelley Barrett, ModelCo on IT business strategy
Getting a tan these days is now easier more than ever. No more spreading staining brown lotion all over your body and hands, just spray the tan from a can on yourself. Genius! The simple idea of a Tan...
View ArticleNaomi Simson, Founder of RedBalloon on what young women in business really...
Is there really a glass ceiling or do women sometimes need to get out of their own way – or perhaps a bit of both? In the early days, women had to be dramatic to be noticed and taken seriously- infact...
View Article3 Online Tools to Help Your Career Development
Whether you’re employed right now or actively looking, you’ve probably experienced the toughness of job hunting. An invaluable way to value add to your own credibility, is to invest some time (outside...
View ArticleNo guts no glory – Michelle Kearney, Founder of Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty...
Did you know Australians spent about $1 billion on cosmetic surgery and treatments in 2011 driven by an ageing population? An Australian survey conducted by Bella Media in March/April 2013 found face...
View ArticleMia Freedman – On the challenge of expressing at work
I’m supportive of breastfeeding and I understand the potential conflict that can arise if women don’t feel supported to express after they’ve returned to work Mamamia was an early online pioneer, with...
View ArticleBook review of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
The first time I heard of Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, was when she made her TEDTalk’s speech in 2010. Her inspiring speech detailed some of the challenges many females face in the various...
View ArticleSir Richard Branson – What to do when you meet him!
Recently I attended a Women’s Network breakfast with Richard Branson as the VIP. I thought that this was a great opportunity and I set myself a goal of not only getting a photo with Sir Branson but to...
View ArticleLead from within: 7 acts of courage for women leaders
Women make great leaders. We are good listeners, naturally perceptive, highly compassionate and wonderful bridge builders. Women leaders who reach the highest levels of power have proven themselves...
View Article5 lessons I took away from an entrepreneur conference
Yesterday I attended my very first women entrepreneur meetup organised by Google as part of Startup Spring; a three-week long, Australia-wide festival of more than 150 events and activities that...
View ArticleThe importance of visualising your success
Let’s face it, life is tricky enough for the modern woman so why should we take the extra time to create a vision or spend time visualising how we would like our business or career to end up? Why...
View ArticleFocus on doing good work and the money will take care of itself – Kylea Tink...
As CEO for the McGrath Foundation, Kylea is responsible for ensuring all the foundation’s activities continue to work towards the founders’ original visions for providing support to women with breast...
View ArticleGirls – You are invited!
How does a day that focuses on just you and all the girly things that you enjoy – pampering, shopping, fashion and inspiration sound? If you’re like me, ecstatic at the thought of spending a day which...
View ArticleSeason’s Greetings – Sending the perfect Christmas card
Ready or not, Christmas is almost upon us. Sending cards to customers and clients is a great way to cement relationships and highlight the work you’ve done during the year. But it can be hard to make...
View ArticleThe importance of storytelling
This year I have had the pleasure of co-facilitating the Compass leadership program for women with my friend and mentor, Fabian Dattner of Dattner Grant. At the recent graduation of the Melbourne...
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