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25.01.2022 Who Magazine's list of high paying jobs for women in Australia, as well as career paths that provide the most job satisfaction. Some of these are definitely options for a career transition.

25.01.2022 Are you starting to think about heading back to work sometime soon? There's can be a lot to think about so we put together a free handy checklist to guide you through the process. Why not get started today? Download your copy via the link below.

23.01.2022 The awesome team at QSuper are hosting a panel for their next She's on Q lunch event on Thursday 16 May 2019. Kay McGrath will lead the panel consisting of Sigourney Cantelo (Founder and Editor, Beauticate), Jacinta Jones (Flight Nurse [Midwifery], RFDS) and Georgie Abay (Founder and Editor, The Grace Tales) as they talk about THE JOY, JUGGLE AND STRUGGLE OF BALANCING A CAREER AND FAMILY. Email [email protected] to find out more. You can sign up to receive information on the She's On Q events at the link below.

23.01.2022 Heres what CareerSmart Mums graduate Kirsty had to say about the program.

22.01.2022 Some great tips for making a successful career transition courtesy of CICA. #careersweekau

22.01.2022 This post is not about career but life is not just about our work. Everything that happens makes us who we are. We have recently learnt that our son has a sensory processing disorder. The great thing is that now we know we are working with him to address some of the challenges that make things harder for him than for other children. It has also been useful to have an explanation for some of the things that we have found so frustrating about our son's behaviour since he arrive...d in our lives. Yesterday I was listening to an audio book called The Out of Synch Child which is aimed to teach the reader about the disorder and provide guidance for helping our children. As I listened I found myself bawling my eyes out. I realised that my expectations of our son have at times been too much for him, they talked about the need for early intervention (3-4 years old) for the best results and I felt like I'd let him down as he nears 9, and then I remembered all the times I have said to him, "Why can't you do this when other children your age can?" He's not those children! Today I am committed to doing all that I can to help our son navigate this world and thrive while also being committed to forgiving myself because I am always doing my best and am willing to grow for the benefit of all of those I care about and myself. Is there anything you need to forgive yourself for today?

20.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day everyone! Balance is not a women's issue, it's a business issue. The race is on for the gender-balanced boardroom, a gender-balanced government, gender-balanced media coverage, a gender-balance of employees, more gender-balance in wealth, gender-balanced sports coverage ... Gender balance is essential for economies and communities to thrive. ... Find out more about this initiative via the link below. And enjoy IWD2019. #Balanceforbetter

19.01.2022 Some great insights about what it's like to be a return to work mum. There's no doubt it can be challenging in the beginning and while it's important that we're not judged by others, we also have to be kind to ourselves and know that it's temporary.

19.01.2022 Have an amazing day lovely lady!

19.01.2022 How would you like to negotiate a return to work arrangement that's ideal for you and your family, as well as your employer? These great tips from Grace Papers will equip you to do just that.

18.01.2022 We were excited to have an opportunity to interview Ann who had successfully returned to her profession after a 10 year break from the paid workforce. Read about Ann's experience and her tips for success in this week's blog.

17.01.2022 It's National Career's Week this week ladies and what better time to turn your thoughts to career. This week and next we're going to be sharing some of the fabulous handouts that the Career Industry Council of Australia (the peak body for the career industry) has developed . You might also want to mark the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo in your diary, it runs from Friday 24 May to Saturday 25 May inclusive.

17.01.2022 Looking for an outfit for an interview or networking meeting? Call in to see Lee at Style Your Way at Ferny Hills. Beautiful clothes within most budgets. Lee is a fabulous stylist and also happens to be a CareerSmart Mums graduate. Say hi from us when you're there.

17.01.2022 While hubby might not want to give up paid work like the dad's in this article there's no doubt that most men are just as capable of nurturing as us ladies. Maybe sometimes all they need is the opportunity.

16.01.2022 Ready for the day's work and excited about meeting a couple of new clients today. I have put on my lucky red heart earings which lift my mood. They're pretty and also happen to have been made by a friend and CareerSmart Mums graduate. Do you have any rituals or adornments that lift you up?

16.01.2022 A pretty cool tip for those situations when you find it difficult to say no when that's what you really mean.

15.01.2022 With the kids back at school this week, it might be a great time to turn your mind to your next chapter mum. Setting up a small business in the sharing economy can be a great way to dip your toes in and work it around your lifestyle. Guest blogger Lucy shares some great tips and tactics for setting up in the share economy this week.

15.01.2022 Fantastic to see Unity Water's announcement of their Healthy Families parental leave program. Their offering includes 20 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver, 4 weeks for secondary career and superannuation paid for 52 weeks of parental leave. Let's hope it's not long before this is the benchmark for Australian organisations.

15.01.2022 One of the things that really warms my heart is seeing men in a coffee shop with their little person(s) or doing the school drop off/pickup. Xavier Russo shares about his experiences as a part-time worker over the past decade in this great article. He (and we) hope that his story inspires more dads and organisations to consider part-time.

13.01.2022 CareerSmart Mums is taking a break in it's current form. We are still excited about supporting return to work mums via our online course which can be found at careersmartmum.com.au and through 1:1 career coaching services via Career Vitality (careervitality.com.au). Thank you for all your support over the past 5+ years. Please contact Donna on 0419 120 601 with any questions.

13.01.2022 I'm excited to share this week's blog because it is a beautiful career success story and because it's about my beautiful sister. Hoping you'll be inspired to pursue your own dreams.

12.01.2022 This video will help you to smash through some of the key return to work barriers including confidence, childcare and dealing with guilt.

12.01.2022 One of the best ways we can research and access occupations is through conversations with others. There are so many opportunities for this, whether it's in the checkout queue, at the school gate or sitting next to someone in the doctor's waiting room. Your questions could include: * What does a day in your role involve? * What do you love most about the role? *How family friendly is the role/industry?... * What skills and characteristics make someone successful? *What is a typical study/training path for the role? What advice would you give someone thinking about this occupation? Go and have some fun with this!

11.01.2022 When was the last time that you attended a professional development event ladies? To thrive in the world of work we need to be a lifelong learner. The options are endless. You could attend a conference in your field or even pop along to one of the myriad of different Meetup groups out there which can be free or low cost. As well as growing your skills, there is a high likelihood you will grow your network (and they are the gateway to everything). Here I am debriefing my notes from the Professional Speakers Australia annual convention last weekend, and enjoying the awards dinner (another great aspect of lots of conferences).

11.01.2022 What an interesting video - it turns out that monkeys recognise when reward is unequal. I wonder what would have happened if women had responded this way to pay inequality :)

09.01.2022 Many of you know that we're big fans of job share partnerships. Hear how this team and organisation have it working at a professional level. Undoubtedly there's benefits for both the individuals and the company.

08.01.2022 It's hard to believe this still happens given how far we've come. Its completely unacceptable for people to be questioned about their caring responsibilities or their plans to have children.

08.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone! Hope you get a chance to put your feet up mum while eating your favourite eggs (and drinking your favourite beverage).

06.01.2022 Love this CICA resource confirming the value of networking to your job search. #careersweekau

06.01.2022 On Monday I did an interview coaching session with a return to work mum. It had been a long time since she had done a formal interview and she was feeling understandably nervous. Thankfully by the time she left she was feeling much better equipped and more confident. Knowing how daunting interviews can be guest writer Andrej has put together some tips to help you to slay your next interview in this week's blog.

04.01.2022 Who do you want to be mum? It's up to you. Today is the start of the rest of your life.

03.01.2022 The Brisbane Careers Expo is on next Friday and Saturday (24,25 May) at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. It's free and a great opportunity to connect with organisations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. Find out more at http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Brisbane.html. Download the attached handout to get the most from the experience. #careersweekau

03.01.2022 As this article suggests, we still have a long way to go when it comes to the different expectations we place on men and women and their respective roles at home and at work. An answer may well lay in organisations offering, promoting and supporting equal access to flexible work and paid parental leave.

02.01.2022 Juggling work and family life can be a challenge for lots of us but what happens if you're a senior executive? Read about the experiences of four retail execs as they manage their work/family life juggles.

02.01.2022 So many of the mums we come across are fantastic at offering help but don't feel comfortable asking for it. There's some great insights in this LinkedIn article to get you thinking. Is it time that you started building this muscle?

02.01.2022 Can you believe that just 40 years ago we had an airline refusing outright to employ women as pilots? Thanks to Deborah Lawrie for chasing her dreams and paving the way for other women to be able to work in fields other than admin, nursing and teaching! Thanks for sharing this article Katrina Smith.

01.01.2022 If there's something that truly warms my heart it's seeing more and more hands-on dads out and about. I couldn't help sharing this with Jamie who I bumped into on his way to work and childcare last week. Jamie's comment that he couldn't expect to have a child and that be the end of it was like music to my ears. Big shout out to Jamie and all the other awesome dads out there making it possible for their significant others to combine family and career.