Female Keynote Speakers

‘I have always been passionate about creating tribes of women, communities of like-minded people.’

In an effort to improve opportunities for women in leadership roles in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Government is expanding its Navy Women’s Leadership Program in 2010.

Some industries are, and always have been, dominated by men. But it\'s time that women stopped limiting their options and got in on the action. If you\'re a woman, here are some careers where you can forge a new path.

It may be the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, but Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that women still earn only 84 per cent of what men earn – and women working part time get an even smaller percentage.

The glass ceiling is still present in Australian companies, with a new report showing the number of women in executive positions is in sharp decline.

Australia’s businesswomen are more positive about their business prospects and are more likely to be anticipating significant business growth in 2011 than their male counterparts, according to research conducted for the quarterly Sensis Business Index.

It’s no secret that being good-looking is a huge advantage in life. When it comes to work, studies have shown that attractive people get better jobs and better wages.

Now has never been a better time to make the jump into the world of coding, hard drives and USB ports. The IT industry is calling.

There are plenty of jobs out there that will literally take you places. To mark World Tourist Day, we highlight some careers that can make you the ultimate professional world traveller.

International Volunteer Day celebrates one of the most honourable jobs in the world – being a volunteer.

There are plenty of jet-setting jobs out there to choose from – so if travel is your passion, why not make it your profession as well! See what benefits living abroad can have on your professional and personal life.

Does the thought of speaking in public get you quivering in fear? Jo has some practical tips for how to overcome your jitters.

Work in your PJs, skip the commute, set your own hours. From social media management to software development, landing a work from home job is easier than you think.

Do you feel like you’ve fluked your way through your career? Turns out you may not be alone. Find out more.

Sushma Verma is about to commence a Master of Microbiology...at just 13 years old.

Airbnb started out as a blow-up mattress on the floor, Facebook started up in a college dorm room and Google was born in a garage. We put a spotlight on the wonderful world of start-ups, and show you how to kick-start your own entrepreneurial dream.

Does the vibe in your office sometimes feel like a scene straight out of Mean Girls? Jo has some handy advice on how to deal with the Regina Georges of the workplace.

So you think you’ve got good communication skills? Well, you wouldn’t be alone.

Social media. A proactive tool for personal branding or a one way ticket to self-destruction? Our writers go head-to-head.

Celebrate workplace friendships and the strong bonds between those we work closely with every day with our 8 awesome (and totally HR friendly) ways to Valentine's Day ideas for the office.

‘I am passionate about teaching people not so much how to cook but how to eat, how to plan a menu for the week, how to stock up their pantry, how to use seasonal produce.\'