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Yesteryear: is this viral novel’s time travelling tradwife really ‘perfect at being alive’?
Cottonbro/Pexels Rachel Williamson Lecturer in English, University of Canterbury The film rights for Caro Claire Burke’s buzzy debut novel were sold to Amazon MGM Studios before publication. Adaptation plans are well […]
Profile: Kamales Lardi, Lardi & Partner Consulting
Kamales Lardi, CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting, is ranked #11 in the Thinkers360 Top 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders 2026. With 26 years in tech advisory and 14 years […]
International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain
On International Women’s Day 2026, the message is clear. By giving time, experience, and encouragement to others, leaders not only help individuals grow, but they also gain new insights, stronger […]
Staying plugged into the pulse of real life
Anna Wintour Anna’s early career at New York Magazine cemented her belief that great editors must stay immersed in real life. “Working at New York Magazine was thrilling,” she says. “I was […]
Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours
by Corinne Low PhD You’re not imagining it: Women aren’t getting a good deal at home or at work. There is evidence to prove it. This book gives you the […]
Bag Man: The Story Behind the Improbable Rise of Coach
by Lew Frankfort The longtime CEO of Coach shares stories and strategies behind the company’s stunning growth from a $6 million business to a $5 billion global brand. Lew Frankfort […]
China is empowering women and advancing ‘her power’
Thirty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, set the world on a new course, establishing strategic objectives […]
Funding HQ launches FundED: A game-changer for school fundraising in Aotearoa
Funding HQ, one of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing e-learning fundraising platforms, is proud to announce the launch of FundED—a new subscription-based programme designed specifically for the education sector. Created in direct response […]
Flexible work isn’t the fix: Women in tech still facing caregiving penalties
Women in Digital’s Annual Report reveals many women are being slowed down mid-career – often when they start families – despite more flexibility There is a growing disconnect between […]
Leading from the inside out: Why clarity, impact and focus matter more than ever
-Deb Bailey, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Author When I stepped away from my global executive role at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do […]
Operationalising AI for manufacturing in ASEAN
Karen Kim, CEO Human Managed While the hype around Gen-AI will shift to the buzz around agentic-AI in 2025, traditional sectors such as manufacturing will still be coming to […]
How women can steer toward growing industries and companies
To build up their experience capital, women can pick the occupations, industries, and geographies that present the best opportunities to enhance their careers. Workplaces are full of talented, educated, and hardworking […]