Hooray! Today is not only the 1.1.11 and the beginning of a brand spanking new year, but is also the very first day of Australia's universal paid parental leave scheme and the first day of mandatory gender diversity reporting for listed Australian companies.  To celebrate these milestones the lovely Helene from www.e-lilianne.com is giving away one $50 voucher every week throughout the month of January to spend on gorgeous e-lilianne lingerie and sleepwear - and trust me, $50 will buy you plenty at e-lilianne!  To be in the running simply email your details to sphinxx@e-lilianne.com.   Read More

If you’ve ever been responsible for establishing employee development programs, conferences or leadership offsites, you’ll know just difficult it can be to find fantastic, out of this world, leading-edge service providers.  In a sea of social media and spin, my vast network send me calls for help every day – by email, LinkedIn, twitter and the sphinxx website - all looking for advice about who they should hire for their own professional development needs, or to supplement their in-house women's programs. Read More

Did you know that 2010 is the year of women in local government in Victoria? As part of the aims to increase female participation in local government, and increase women in leadership roles, Indigo training is offering a full scholarship to Certificate IV in Frontline Management. Read More

The Queensland Ballet was one of our wonderful sponsors at the Brisbane August Ascend. And I am delighted to announce that they are offering a discount for all sphinxx readers to attend their upcoming production. I might have to squeeze in a trip to Brisbane in the next few weeks… Read More

If you are looking to advertise to powerfully connected women, I can tell you as a networking nut from way back, there is no better opportunity to make sure we know and love your products and company then to give a sample at Ascend.If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend an Ascend Development Day, firstly you should. Now, before the early bird discount ends this week.

Have you ever felt your networking style was a little too slow? Marvelled at a friend or colleague who could meet double the people you could, and consequently carries a much bigger network, and has access to more expertise and opportunities then you? Read More

The Palladium Group is a global market leader in strategy execution management and conduct annual surveys to gather expertise in strategy, corporate performance management and business intelligence. Last year, the Palladium Group in partnership with Monash University conducted the first of a series of annual surveys, focused on the links between strategy and operational performance in public and private sector organisations across the Asia Pacific region. This survey clarified the critical importance of strategy execution to the operational performance and survival of a host of companies during the recession.  Read More

You’re probably already familiar with the de Groots restaurant site www.bestrestaurants.com.au which is oldest restaurant site in Australia and the function site www.bestvenues.com.au. These much-loved websites are the go to source for information about the best restaurants and function venues all around Australia and unique features such as downloadable full menus, function packages, lunch special and a real-time restaurant booking engine to book direct with restaurants. Read More

“Too often women short change themselves in their choices. They choose based on what others will think, or expect, or what they have time for. Join me and learn how to make clear choices for yourself. I believe a happier energized you, is beneficial to all.” – Shar Henderson, Clear Choices  Read More