No doubt it’s been a turbulent time in the world. But the one thing I know from my experience of coaching and mentoring individuals and teams is that if we keep managing our attitudes and moving things forward, no matter where we are, at home or out and about we continue to achieve.
Do you find yourself getting frustrated during conversations because you don’t feel heard? Having impact and getting results is never a one size fits all approach. It’s about adjusting your style – authentically - to the context and situation.
Microsoft are a long time FitT Platinum Sponsor and we are really appreciative of their generous support of women in the ICT industry, which enable us to bring our events and programs to fruition. We spoke to Preet Kaur, Technical Skills Lead within Marketing at Microsoft Australia, who wanted to promote the free Microsoft Virtual Training days […]
Jana is passionate about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and is a member of Telstra’s Brilliant Connected Women. She has also participated in FitT’s Mentoring program - both as a mentee and mentor.
Domestic abuse experts are warning that the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s safety are only just beginning to be felt in Australia. Meet the women at WESNET helping women tackle technology-related abuse.
These two articles from Work180 include perspectives from Aussie women working in STEMM about their career journeys, goals and career advice; as well as a fascinating interview with to Renee Noble, Executive director of the Girls’ Programming Network.
What will Covid-19 mean for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives? What will the ‘new normal’ look like for women in the workplace? While it’s too early to answer, or even speculate as we emerge from lockdown – we’re happy to say it’s not all doom and gloom as these articles hint at a potentially more inclusive workplace ahead.
Hear a unique perspective from Colleen Maguire of Microsoft Australia, on how to find your own Paradise in these dark times.
It seems almost an age ago (as with most things pre COVID-19), when we celebrated our Sydney and Melbourne International Women’s Day events with the topic of ‘Modern Slavery’.
From cloning human DNA to leading the Implemented Robotic Operations Centre at Optus, Ruth-ann Santangelo shares career journey, tips and why we should always back ourselves.
Are you considering embarking on a new journey as a FitT mentor or mentee in 2020? Find out what it’s all about in this interview with our 2019 participants Jenni Dean and Fithri Shalihah, sharing tips on why mentoring is valuable for your career journey and how to make the most of your mentee/mentor relationship.
How much time have you spent in the past year enhancing your workplace skills? According to the Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum, you should be spending around 25 days a year on professional learning activities, just to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the workplace – let alone […]