sphinxx news alert  
26 May 2010 | www.sphinxx.com.au   

This week we talk about what successful women do that is different to men, provide 10 great tips to ensure an effective LinkedIn profile and encourage you to engage in the conversation “how would you invest in pro-gender diversity businesses?” In addition to these great articles we have a fabulous work / life balance article and many great offers including your chance to be one of 10 women to attend a Mastermind breakfast with Jen in Adelaide.

YOUR CAREER:

1. What does a man know about what the happiest and most successful women do differently?

WORK:

1. Have you experienced the gender pay gap first hand?
2. Women at WorkOz
3. 10 tips for ensuring an effective LinkedIn profile
4. Improving your boss’s evaluation of you
5. Beat your anxiety at work
6. Catalyst Awards
7. How would you invest in pro-gender diversity businesses?
8. Tips for getting ahead at work

LIFE:

1. Work - Life Balance by Caitlin Reid
2. Favourite Things
3. So you think Justice Crew’s got talent?

OFFERS:

1. Melbourne Ascend – last tickets
2. $50 off a one-day Marcus Buckingham seminar
3. Mastermind Breakfast in Adelaide
4. Innoxa Gift Bag Giveaway
5. Free webinar for entrepreneurs, or those hoping to be
6. Amazing conference ticket giveaway: Melbourne next week

If you have an idea for a topic we should include in a future news alert, please let us know - we’d love to hear from you!

All the best,

Jen Dalitz
Founder & The SheEO, sphinxx.com.au

sphinxx is the network for women leaders and provides support and services to working women to assist in managing their work and life priorities, and leadership advice to help them scale the heights in their careers.

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What does a man know about what the happiest and most successful women do differently?

Well it depends really on who that man is. If the man is anything like that boyfriend I dated before I met my current husband, probably nothing because he only dated women who were significantly less successful than him - as soon as they got good, he traded down! And if the man is that bully I worked with a few years back who seemingly hated everything about me, especially when I executed successfully on a problem he'd convinced everyone else that couldn't be achieved, probably not much either!

But if that man is Marcus Buckingham, the world's leading expert in personal strengths and a globally renowned researcher with almost two decades experience at Gallup Organisation, and the bestselling author of five books with more than 3.7million copies in print, then there's a good chance he's got something worth sharing… I would suggest that when I hear him speak on Finding Your Strongest Life: What the happiest and most successful women do differently in Sydney on 23rd June, I'll be singing the same sort of praise. Put simply, Marcus Buckingham is one of the best and most authentic speakers I have ever seen present - his knowledge is first class, his delivery is energetic, his research is thorough and proven…Click here to learn more about this seminar and find out how to attend using our sphinxx discount.

Have you experienced the gender pay gap first hand?

A major Australian women's mag will be including an article on the gender pay gap and is looking for women to share their stories... do you have an experience you could share… click here to send in your contribution.

Women at WorkOz

Women at Work Australia is running a conference in Sydney on the 29-30th of July at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth called “Women as Leaders – Navigating the Maze”… click here to find out more and and get the early bird discount while it’s still valid.

10 tips for ensuring an effective linkedin profile

A list of 10 practical tips that ensure you’ve got an effective LinkedIn profile. It’s a two minute read, and with recruiters increasing focused on LinkedIn and being an open public space for industry leaders and members, you’ll want to make sure your profile puts your best foot forward…Click here to learn more.

Improving your boss’s evaluation of you

Evaluations by your boss, especially in big companies are critical for advancing your career. How can you support you boss to give you a good one? Find out with “7 Ways Your Boss Can Mess Up Your Evaluation”… Click here to read these.

Beat your anxiety at work

Big projects, looming deadlines, stressed colleagues and being responsible for tasks that do not play to your skill set can all make you anxious at work. Not to mention those niggling feelings of inadequacy we all battle with sometimes.

Work Happy Now HR blog has published an article titled “The Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Anxiety”… click here to read the full article.

Catalyst Awards

The Catalyst Award deadline is fast approaching, and if your company has ran or implemented a program to support or advance women you should definitely apply…. click here for more details.

How would you invest in pro-gender diversity businesses?

Last week I posted this question on LinkedIn, and would like to invite you to contribute to the discussion... click here.

Tips for getting ahead at work

Have you been feeling like you’re ready for a new challenge at work? Are you keen to move on from the role or department that you’re in? Do you feel a bit stuck and are not sure how to continue to progress your career? Click here to find the solution.

New Caitlin Reid Blog: Work - Life Balance

With 30 per cent of us saying that work affects our social lives, it’s no wonder so many of us what to achieve a better work-life balance on a fundamental looking-after-myself level. All of us want to achieve work-life balance… Click here to find out how by nutritionist and fitness expert Caitlin Reid.

Favourite Things

Now I know from personal experience that there isn’t a huge range of options for fun wardrobe choices in the high-ranking roles in the corporate world. But a great way to inject some personal style and a little smile into your day is with the gorgeous products at Corban & Blair… Click here to see more

So you think Justice Crew’s got talent? I found out last night that they’re even better live… and they're leaders of the future

I had no clue who Justice Crew were... apparently I’m about the only person in this position, since the Crew blitzed the semi-finals on Australia’s Got Talent this week. So what can we learn from this group to apply in our own leadership journeys? Click here to find out.

Melbourne ascend – last tickets!

The Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide Ascend development days have been full of energy, ideas and advice - every woman I’ve spoken with on the day or has emailed me afterward has terrific plans for continuing their personal and professional growth they started on the day… click here to secure your last minute ticket.

Marcus Buckingham’s Finding your Strongest Life

Interested in attending Marcus Buckingham’s Finding Your Strongest Life: What the happiest and most successful women do differently in Sydney on 23rd June… click here to secure $50 off the standard ticket price.

Mastermind Breakfast in Adelaide. Ten women, ten ideas, one hundred solutions

If you’re a businesswoman, and have an idea, obstacle, issue or challenge at work you want to discuss with women who hold a similarly senior role, then this is the event for you. As you will benefit from the experiences of 9 other women including the sphinxx SheEO Jen Dalitz, the Mastermind Breakfasts are turbo-charged mentoring… click here to secure your place now.

Innoxa Gift Bag Giveaway

Just a reminder, if you've ever wanted to throw a comment into the conversations on the sphinxx website, this week is the week to do it! In celebration of Ascend and the ideas sharing and inspiration that always occurs we're giving away an Innoxa gift bag for any comment on this week… click here to find out more.

Free webinar for entrepreneurs, or those hoping to be

Why exactly should women aim to get to the top? What are some of the tips and secrets of successful female entrepreneurs and planners? Learn the secrets from The SmartCompany founder Amanda Gome and RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson… click here for more info.

Amazing conference ticket giveaway: Melbourne next week

I was very excited about attending the Communities in Control conference next Monday and Tuesday in Melbourne, they have fantastic topics and speakers and frankly the idea of switched on, proactive communities is one of the most exciting untapped resources I see for the future Australian policies. Unfortunately I can no longer attend, so I’m giving away my paid registration to the first email I get in from someone willing to take it!... get in quickly if you are interested.