Whether it is negotiating a pay rise, asking for your pay to be reviewed to ensure parity, or quoting your hourly rate, as women, many of us find this really challenging.

We agree. This is hard, but we always remind my clients that they owe it to themselves to know their value and that it is only fair and reasonable to be paid appropriately. We use the phrase ‘self-honouring’

The biggest hurdle for many women however, is fear. The fear of asking. And why is that? Because we don’t want to seem ungrateful, or pushy, or difficult, or demanding, or greedy, or discontent, or unrealistic!

Listen to Amanda Webb, CEO Xplore for Success and Lisa Mulligan, Asia Associate in this converation about how you can embrace your worth.

You can also watch the video recording here.

This topic is part of our Aspire program for senior professional women who have aspirations for future senior leadership roles and executive careers.

We are bringing the Aspire program to Singapore on 7 & 8 November 2024. More information here.

Sponsorship is powerful tool to accelerate the careers of underrepresented talented within an organisation.

Organisations that invest in targeted sponsorship programs have been reaping the rewards of increased talent pools, greater retention of senior employees (particularly women), increased employee engagement and higher quality succession planning.

Listen to Amanda Webb, CEO of Xplore for Success, Chair of Dress for Success NSW & ACT and Board Member Women for Election and LIsa Mulligan, CEO The Culture Ministry and Associate Asia and New Zealand, Xplore for Success, in conversation about: - the impact and benefits of sponsorship prorams within an overall talent strategy - Why they work so effectively, and - Things to consider when implementing sponsorship within organisations

Following the release of the Australian employer gender pay gaps on 27 February, the national conversation about gender equality has continued.

On 26 March, Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, addressed the National Press Club on the evolution of WGEA’s approach over the last ten years and what more needs to be done to ensure that every Australian is valued in the workplace.

Join Amanda Webb, CEO Xplore, Chair Dress for Success NSW & ACT, and Board Member Women for Election and Lisa Mulligan, CEO The Culture Ministry and Associate, Facilitator and Coach Xplore in conversation about addressing the gender pay gap. They will:

- Discuss the key points from Mary’s address

- Talk specifically on how part-time roles can be used as a lever to improve gender pay gaps, and

- How affordable and quality childcare is a priority for equal participation in the workplace.