Occupation: Author Birth: October 2, 1973
Give yourself the mental freedom to enjoy the process, because the process of writing is a long one..
You don't always find yourself facing audiences who are smiling the whole time. This is natural. As a speaker it is vital to prepare well and believe….
Speaking Out is honest about some of the challenges posed by speaking out and looks at possible responses and coping strategies. By comparing notes, ….
We must all acknowledge our unconscious biases, and listen with less bias when women, and others who are marginalized, speak out. A lot of change is ….
Don't write it right, just write it, and then make it right later..
When I am abused online I take snapshots for evidence, I report it to the social media platform and I ban the abuser. If I am threatened with violenc….
If I can get a hike in on a regular basis I know I will feel better and I will be stronger. I set goals for myself - like learning to sew, learning t….
Write. Start writing today. Start writing right now. Don’t write it right, just write it -and then make it right later. Give yourself the mental free….
There are those who see a problem and there are those who will not give up until they find a solution - finding a solution is what the Full Stop Foun….
Our sex need not primarily define who we are, what we are capable of, or what we can be expected to enjoy or engage in..
If you are asked an overly invasive or personal question, you have the right to refuse to answer. Likewise, if you research a professional opportunit….
A lot of women in the workplace are stuck in the uncomfortable place of having to come to terms with the fact that something isn't right, while no on….
It is important to know that criticism is a natural part of life and speaking out, and to know that a certain amount of the criticism you receive may….
We can't leave the internet to the bullies. You deserve to speak out and be heard just as much as the next man. Don't let bullies silence you. Suppor….
Success will be measured by change in the appallingly high levels of violence directed at women online and in the physical world, and change in the l….
The reflex of fear was soon replaced with another, more useful emotion. Rage..
Above and beyond looking after your physical needs, it can be very helpful to think about what activities and hobbies make you smile. Make room for t….
We have come a long way, particularly in terms of women becoming more equal under the law. Fortunately, workplace discrimination is now a crime - but….
The reality is that we do not live in a predominantly feminist or 'gender equal' world, and many Australian women are experiencing workplace discrimi….
In Speaking Out I do my best to answer those questions I was asked and more, and I provide strategies for how to speak out and keep on speaking out w….
There is a real effort to bully women out of public spaces and offline with violent intimidation. That issue speaks not just to casual sexism, which ….