Career Development? What is that?!

Career Development? What is that?!

I was at a party some time ago when someone asked me what I do for work. I said I support mothers with their career development. He stared blankly at me, then said ‘look I don’t want to be awkward…but what is that?’. I was so thankful for his question as it made me...
#ChallengetheNarrative

#ChallengetheNarrative

Here’s a story that challenges the narrative around combining work and motherhood. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mums-word-victoria-dawes/?trackingId=qnTPioPvcIiDyoyHGnWy0g%3D%3D We need to see more stories like this. We need to hear there is more than one way, and...
5 ways you can tackle gender inequality at work

5 ways you can tackle gender inequality at work

The story of Amelia and William is fictional, but based on data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBzngdRLEPA Clearly we still have a long way to go to achieve gender equality in the Australian workforce....
Finding Your Path…

Finding Your Path…

It can be hard to go your own way. To forge a new path where one previously didn’t exist. It can be tempting (and far more comfortable/less scary) to remain ‘stuck’ within a well-worn career path. But what if… What if you did just one thing (big or small) each day to...
#meaningfulwork

#meaningfulwork

For me, January is typically a time for reflection. And this year, instead of writing a list of resolutions I decided to reflect on what makes a good life. Naturally I went looking for research studies and data… It seems insights may be found within longevity studies,...
Make 2022 your career year!

Make 2022 your career year!

Hummingbird Careers is about empowering women to pursue their career dreams and redesign their futures. Applications for the 2022 Thrive small group career coaching programs are now open. Discover the program https://hummingbirdcareers.com.au/services/ Want to chat?...