Assume equality
I’m fortunate to regularly present to different groups of women who feel safe to share with me their frustrations and struggles at work. From personal…
saying no
Happy family boundaries on Christmas Day. Sound good?
Oh, the joys of Christmas. When families come together, there’s a tendency for buttons to be pushed, and bad behaviour to blurt out. Beautiful boundaries…
For martyrs who want more for themselves: my Christmas Talk Tip series
And so this is Christmas. And I want to know: Are you a martyr? Do you take care of everything so no-one else needs to?…
Why the small stuff matters when it’s time to say no
Self-care is giving your own needs a soothing rub with warm almond oil then wrapping them in hot towels, just like the long and gentle…
Kissing, crocodiles and speaking up
As a guide to help you discover and speak your truth – rattling my tambourine to help you stop saying yes when you mean no,…
The Great Power Give Away: When being generous won’t serve you
Keeping your power in its rightful place can be a tough gig. From the moment you could talk and started asserting yourself and your will,…
What you don’t say
It’s so easy to hide. Apart from your beliefs about what you should and shouldn’t say – buying in to other people’s opinions, ideals and…
Doormats, Goddesses and Getting Balls: Power Talk with Nikki Gemmell
I’ve interviewed some big names. Back in the day, being a journalist afforded me the chance to get up close – though usually not very…
Pleasing Prowess & Pushback Charm: An interview with Diane’ Ranck
Diane’ Ranck is a woman who means business. (Her name is pronounced Dee-arna). Her most phenomenal achievement? Being an Australian Education International Counsellor at the…