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Why Quotas for Women on Boards are Necessary

Why Quotas for Women on Boards are Necessary

Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias

There are three key barriers to achieving a critical mass of women on boards that contribute to the glacial pace of change and which are not overcome without quotas. 1. Token numbers of women lead to complacency and stall progress The existence of women in token...
Queen Bees: the sting isn’t where you think it is

Queen Bees: the sting isn’t where you think it is

Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias

Historically, successful women have run the risk of being characterised as a Queen Bee, the “quintessential ‘bitch’ who is concerned not at all about others but only about herself”. Women regarded as successful attract negative reactions that focus primarily on...
Successes and Highlights for Gender-balanced Leadership – 2015 in Review

Successes and Highlights for Gender-balanced Leadership – 2015 in Review

Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias

It’s been a year of great progress for gender-balanced leadership. Here are a few highlights: Elizabeth Broderick and Helen Conway leave lasting legacies While it’s sad to see good people move on, we have much to celebrate in the legacies of Elizabeth...
How women can successfully express strength, power and dominance

How women can successfully express strength, power and dominance

Gender diversity, Leadership, Unconscious bias

I’ve just come across a recent Stanford article entitled “Can women be strong leaders without being labeled “bossy”? The article describes the research of @Larissa Tiedens of Stanford and @Melissa Williams at Emory, which is focused on how...

Ita Buttrose on Gina Rinehart’s board quest

Leadership, Performance

Ita Buttrose has weighed into the controversy surrounding Gina Rinehart’s push for two Fairfax board seats in Women’s Agenda. She claims that the refusal to grant Rinehart’s request is “extraordinary” and amounts to sexism, noting the...

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My name is Dr Karen Morley and I am passionate about accelerating leadership careers and inspiring inclusion in the workplace.

Using the latest evidence, validated benchmarks and inspiring coaching methods, I work closely with executives and organisations in Australia to optimise their leadership skills and accelerate their growth.

The most effective leaders use everyone’s talents to the full, and my programs promote inclusive leadership strategies and practices. I also engage gender balanced leadership and help women to succeed in senior organisational roles.

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