Tips to Handle Emotional Situations as We Approach International Womens Day
It’s been a fascinating week. Clients with traumas, drama on the political front and TV on ‘first impressions’ that morphed into ‘dating’ and then morphed back to ‘how do you know if people like you’. . . . . . you know how it goes. Oh yes, and then ABC radio on Boris Johnson, which turned to […]
Obstacles of the Female Leader
OBSTACLES OF THE FEMALE LEADER – If you are a woman rising to leadership in any environment be it public or private, you have likely felt friction when stereotyped definitions of a good leader and a good woman clash. In this blog, I will share some of the obstacles women face in leadership positions and […]
Global Gurus Top 30
I am very honoured to receive an award for the Global Gurus Top 30 in the Communication category. The letter I received below. Thank you! Dear Dr Louise Congratulations! You have been included in the “Top 30” ranking of Global Gurus and attained the rank #28 in the Communication category. We are all […]
PSA Keynote Speaker of the Year!
PSA KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF THE YEAR! – I was thrilled to win the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA) Keynote Speaker of the Year recently! Below is the announcement from the PSA. “This year, determining our Keynote Presenter Award for Excellence was again a challenge. In a year when our very industry was under threat, we proved […]
Presenters Are Winners
PRESENTERS ARE WINNERS – It is not just what you know, but who you know – that much is obvious. But perhaps what is even more powerful is who knows you. And what better way to be known in the brightest light than by presenting and elevating your status of expertise and authority in the […]
Why Women are Not Heard in Corporate Culture
Why Women are Not Heard in Corporate Culture – Prejudice against women in the workplace is unfortunately a factor we must face as we navigate our corporate careers. In this blog I will outline what you should be aware of that might be working against you as you climb the ladder, especially when presenting. It […]
Words That Don’t Work In Presentations
WORDS THAT DON’T WORK IN PRESENTATIONS – Women have it hard enough as it is fighting the stereotypes of corporate leadership. Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review showed that: ‘leaders who use humour are able to increase their employees’ performance and job satisfaction. . . However, women may actually be harmed by using humour at work.’ What! As […]
The Confidence Gap
THE CONFIDENCE GAP – If you’re an ambitious woman then you’ve likely noticed how your self-assuredness may not live-up to those of your male colleagues or counterparts. In this blog I will share the present facts on the confidence gap between men and women in the workplace and explain why this is important for women […]