The Performance Tax20250422090909
The Performance Tax
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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...
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 Barriers: How Women Have Changed the Landscape of Trades, Motorsport, and Automotive Industries20250308060052
Breaking Barriers: How Women Have Changed the Landscape of Trades, Motorsport, and Automotive Industries
March 8, 2025
Women have reshaped motorsports, trades, and automotive industries—breaking barriers, innovating, and leading the way. Their impact is undeniable. #IWD2025...
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...
Resilient: How to Get It Without the Trauma20240727183921
Resilient: How to Get It Without the Trauma
July 27, 2024
Navigating male-dominated fields like automotive, motorsports, and plant maintenance can feel like driving on a bumpy road. For women in these spaces, resilience is essential—not just to survive but to thrive. The good news? You don’t need to go thro...
Loving Yourself Through the Learning Curve20240714200055
Loving Yourself Through the Learning Curve
July 14, 2024
How Women Can Overcome Confidence Gaps Entering male-dominated trades like vehicle body building, automotive mechanical technology, automotive electrical technology, heavy plant, and outdoor power equipment can be daunting for women. However, recogni...