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...
Racer Profile: Rebecca Armstrong20241219010008
Racer Profile: Rebecca Armstrong
December 19, 2024
The Heart and Humour of Circuit Racing If there’s one thing you’ll remember about Rebecca Armstrong, it’s her incredible knack for storytelling and her unfiltered love for the sport. Rebecca might not have started out as a motorsport enthusiast, but ...
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...
Racer Profile: Sue “Suzi” Hughes20241205010032
Racer Profile: Sue “Suzi” Hughes
December 5, 2024
Racing for the Pure Joy of Competition When you meet Sue “Suzi” Hughes, it’s clear she’s not just another racer chasing titles—she’s out there for the love of the sport. Competing in the Radical Cup Australia, Suzi may not always be in the spotlight,...
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...
Racer Profile: Kelly “Mini” Frost20241121010040
Racer Profile: Kelly “Mini” Frost
November 21, 2024
Introducing Kelly “Mini” Frost: Perth’s Best-Kept Secret in Drag Racing You know that friend who’s got this infectious energy—the kind you can’t help but admire? That’s Kelly “Mini” Frost in a nutshell. If you haven’t heard he...
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...
Racer Profile: Simone Wheeler20241110165650
Racer Profile: Simone Wheeler
November 10, 2024
Meet Simone Wheeler, Drag Racing Enthusiast Simone Wheeler’s passion for drag racing didn’t emerge overnight. Growing up as the daughter of a mechanic, she always had a love for cars, but it wasn’t until her forties that she decided to take her passi...
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...
Racer Profile: Nikki Garnham20241025040006
Racer Profile: Nikki Garnham
October 25, 2024
A Speedway Powerhouse Defying Expectations Motorsport is often seen as a male-dominated field, but women like Nikki Garnham are proving that speed and adrenaline know no gender. Nikki’s journey into the fast-paced world of speedway racing is nothing ...
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...
Why Are Women So Emotional?20241003030050
Why Are Women So Emotional?
October 3, 2024
In male-dominated spaces like the automotive industry, many women often find themselves grappling with the stereotype of being “too emotional” or “hard to manage.” These perceptions are deeply rooted in outdated gender biases ...