These young women all have big dreams, and now they are one step closer to getting their projects off the ground.

As if it wasn’t enough to have to compete with young corporate-ladder-climbers, as much as they think legitimate ageism is rife in the workplace, a study has revealed that females think just looking over 40 can kill a woman’s career. The survey found most women believed if they didn’t reach the boardroom by the time […]

Women may be filling seats in university lecture theatres and beating men to top jobs more than ever before, but scientists say the best way for a woman to get ahead is to employ her “feminine charm”. A US study suggests flirtation is an effective negotiation strategy for women when negotiating with men, rather than […]

Why you should channel your inner Iron Lady to get ahead.

Attractive people earn more, have better jobs and live happier lives. So, if beauty is such an asset, can we fake it? Jordan Baker investigates. Beautiful people don’t know how good they’ve got it. In their world, strangers give flowers, compliments flow like water and there’s always a taxi available. Not only do they sail […]

Have you ever wondered why most engineers are men while most nurses are women? A new study suggests that is has nothing to do with societal pressure and everything to do with hormones. Psychologists at Penn State University have investigated why certain professions are predominantly one sex. Related: Fitness fanatics likely to have higher sex […]

Instead of pursuing the post limelight job hunt in reality television judging panels, branded fragrances or taking profiles offshore to the lucrative Japanese advertising market, a trend is emerging for celebrities to find their second calling in more unlikely fallback career options. Peter Andre has enjoyed fame and fortune as singer, songwriter, and reality TV […]

RECENTLY at a business awards night for a local women’s group on the Central Coast in New South Wales — I was at a very entertaining table with some interesting girls. All of them run their own businesses and most of them are pretty successful. The topic of why we go to women’s networking events […]

Staying put in life is a bit like sitting in a boat that’s tied up: you might be afloat, but you’re not going anywhere — and you’re probably not having much fun, either. A routine is one step away from a rut. If you sense it’s time for a change, but you’re unsure, here’s how […]

You already know the basics for coping with stress — eating sensibly, getting enough rest and exercise, drinking less coffee and more water. But what about those subtle ‘energy vampires’, the thoughts and habits that make you feel joyless? Here are five lesser-known causes of exhaustion and what you can do about them. Connect with […]