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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...
First thing you should know about me is that I’m not a natural networker. The idea of going to an event, and ‘working the room’ fills me with dread. It also feels a bit icky as it seems so disingenuous. But I have discovered my own way of networking – and I...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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?...
With the year almost done it’s a time for reflection, as well as looking ahead: What were your key learnings in 2021?What are your aspirations in 2022?Have you got a plan? Whether you’re looking to boost your career opportunities, or fully redesign your career path,...
