The Performance Tax20250422090909
The Performance Tax
April 22, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Being Exceptional in the Workplace There’s a strange irony in being great at your job. You become reliable. Trusted. Respected. And then, without discussion or warning, you become the person who gets called on first. The one who fi...
Holding the Lantern, Not the Gate20250409092512
Holding the Lantern, Not the Gate
April 9, 2025
The Role of Women in Automotive and Motorsport Picture this: a woman stepping into a male-dominated industry, walking a path carved by the grit and resilience of those who came before her. The expectation? That she is a trailblazer, forging new groun...
The Risk and Reward of Sharing Your Story20250323085726
The Risk and Reward of Sharing Your Story
March 23, 2025
Last week I spoke—not just as a commentator or media voice—but as a woman with a story.
At Avon Valley Toyota’s Ladies Motoring Night, I shared the full journey: career pivots, failure, trauma, pride. It was vulnerable and honest... and it landed....
Breaking the Silence: Victim Blaming in Industry20250216141057
Breaking the Silence: Victim Blaming in Industry
February 16, 2025
Explore how victim blaming in industry harms careers and well-being, and discover practical steps to encourage accountability and fairness....
Embracing the Art of Networking20250129103023
Embracing the Art of Networking
January 29, 2025
Picture this: the hum of a motorsport event, the roar of engines reverberating as industry titans exchange ideas over espresso shots. Networking in such a high-octane environment can feel daunting, especially for women stepping into spaces where they...
Breaking the Silence20250108074602
Breaking the Silence
January 8, 2025
How Self-Silencing Harms Women’s Health and Careers Self-silencing is more than just keeping quiet; it’s a deeply ingrained behaviour, shaped by societal norms, where women suppress their voices to avoid conflict or meet expectations. While this may ...
Standing Up For Yourself: Self-Advocacy 10120241225010054
Standing Up For Yourself: Self-Advocacy 101
December 25, 2024
Self-advocacy is more than just standing up for yourself—it’s about knowing your worth, having the confidence to express your needs, and actively steering your career. Especially in male-dominated fields like motoring and motorsports, self-advocacy i...
What Makes a Good Mentor?20241211010018
What Makes a Good Mentor?
December 11, 2024
Mentoring isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a vital part of building success, especially for women in Australia’s motoring industry. In male-dominated spaces, a mentor can provide the support, guidance, and advocacy you need to grow. Research shows the diff...
Dispelling the Myths About “Imposter Syndrome”20241127010021
Dispelling the Myths About “Imposter Syndrome”
November 27, 2024
It’s important to note that imposter syndrome isn’t actually a syndrome at all. It’s a phenomenon. Pathologising feelings of self-doubt can be harmful because it suggests there’s something inherently wrong with you, when in reality, it’s a common exp...
Quotas in Leadership20241114030023
Quotas in Leadership
November 14, 2024
Levelling the Playing Field or Creating New Challenges? The debate surrounding gender quotas in leadership roles is a hot topic, igniting discussions about fairness, meritocracy, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality in various fields. While s...
Invisible Barriers Holding You Back20241031030020
Invisible Barriers Holding You Back
October 31, 2024
For women in male-dominated industries like automotive and motorsport, there’s often talk of breaking through the glass ceiling. But before we even get there, we’ve got to navigate the glass ladder, eventually breaking through the glass ceiling, only...
Underrepresentation by Confirmation Bias20241017050059
Underrepresentation by Confirmation Bias
October 17, 2024
Confirmation bias is a psychological phenomenon that significantly impacts women in male-dominated environments, such as motorsport and the broader automotive industry. This bias manifests in various ways, affecting women’s experiences, career advanc...