I’ve been back for 2 weeks from our annual Xplore ‘Purpose and…
Having the World Congress in Australia for the first time, and in my home town of Melbourne was very special. The theme for this conference was ‘Nexus’ which is about connections and broadening the reach of positive psychology applications beyond just ‘happier individuals’, and even beyond schools and corporations.
Xplore for Success hosted our second ‘The Power of Self-Belief & Self-Care’ evening that was generously sponsored by JLL Sydney. Thank you to everyone who came out and took part in this important and much-needed conversation. Your attendance and questions made the night a fabulous success.
Almost every day when I open my browser to read the latest news, I see more statistics articulating the extent of gender inequality in this country. The pay gap, the lack of female business leaders, domestic violence rates – all articulated in scientific and irrefutable terms.
I have just spent a couple of mind-stretching days attending the Global Summit of Women. Here’s my key take-outs.
“I’m sorry, Amanda, I’m going to be a few minutes late for our meeting. I’ve just left school drop-off and I’m stuck in traffic.”
As an equality and inclusion practitioner, it’s hard to embrace Australia Day. However, I am a proud Aussie, so today I choose to focus on the positive.
There is no doubt that women – and most men – agree that we need more talented women in the senior roles that have eluded them for some time.
This week I was fortunate to attend the Sydney Business Chicks workshop with Harvard Business School professor and social psychologist Amy Cuddy, as guest speaker!
All about our latest book, Got Your Back.
