At last week’s Network Central breakfast in Sydney I was moved into action by guest speaker, Wendy McCarthy AO.  I’m sure I join a long list in saying that - Wendy is just one of those people who commands attention and inspires many to take action to do something - anything - rather than sit idle.  I’ve long been a fan of Wendy’s feminist achievements, but it was her role as past Chair of Plan Australia that really caught my attention and which introduced me to Ghulam Fatima. Read More

I have accepted an invitation to speak at the 2010 Women's Summit being held by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Malaysia on 8-9 December this year. This conference offers a platform for women to discuss workplace issues and my job will be to bring new ideas to participants on what women can do to improve their career prospects and position themselves for success - including dealing with the perennial issues of work-life balance and networking effectively.  Read More

Fancy a sail?  Benefiting 24 Children’s and Medical Research Charities the 5th Financial Markets Charity Regatta will take place at Middle Harbour Yacht Club on Friday 22nd October 2010. The race will be followed by a beach BBQ and party at Middle Harbour Yacht Club in Mosman for 600 people. Read More

I've learnt a lot about babies since my son was born, and about business, and how profitable babies can be.  Really profitable.  So how much money can a baby spend, you ask?  Loads.  Any mum will tell you this - if you bother to ask them - and I've really come to learn how little businesses do ask or know about this. Especially companies like TigerAirways. Read More