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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Gaining Individual and Team Buy-In
07.05.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Gender balance doesn't happen through strategy documents alone. It happens when people at every level of an organisation understand why it matters, believe it's their responsibility, and have the tools…
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Perimenopause in the workplace: what every leader needs to know
05.05.26 Announcement Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Professional Development Program Resources Webinar
Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman in the workforce at some point, yet they remain among the most under-supported transitions in operational workplaces. In this session, NAWO CEO Louise Weine…
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From trades to leadership – building gender-balanced talent pipelines every day
24.04.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Creating gender-balanced leadership doesn't start at the top. It starts much earlier: with who enters operational roles, who is developed, and who is actively sponsored as a future leader. In…
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Career Club with Louise Weine: Establishing your personal board of advisors
16.04.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Step back from the day‑to‑day and invest half an hour in your future. In this Career Club session, Louise Weine introduces the concept of a personal board of advisors and…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Sponsorship & Succession
09.04.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
In this instalment of NAWO’s Tuning into the Nine Dials series, members explored Dial 6: Sponsorship and Succession, a powerful lever for addressing where and why gender balance breaks down…
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The Allyship Advantage: Turning intent into action every day
30.03.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
Allyship is often spoken about as a value, an intention, or a personal stance. At NAWO’s recent national webinar, The Allyship Advantage, the conversation shifted decisively from intention to action.…
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Career Club with Annette Sando: Building Your Commercial Acumen
20.10.25 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Curious about how your work in operations connects to the bottom line? Whether you're stepping into a P&L-responsible role or simply want to sharpen your commercial thinking, this session is…Read more -
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Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum: Komatsu – A Multi-Pronged Approach to Increasing Female Participation
17.10.25 Articles Member Updates
Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum! In this article we're spotlighting Komatsu and its success in using a multi-pronged approach to increase female representation across the company.Read more -
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At our 2025 NAWO Executive Forums, in Perth and Brisbane, we had more than fifty senior executives from the network gathering to share how they were holding the line in…Read more -
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"Why not?" It was a question that echoed throughout NAWO’s recent Sharing the Care Knowledge Share Forum. Held during National Carers Week, the session explored how operational workplaces can better…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Nikea Wilson, ITP (In To Plane) Manger – BP, Air Refuel
15.10.25 100 Women in Operations
Nikea Wilson is ITP Manager - Air Refuel at BP, based at Melbourne Airport. Beginning her career as one of Air BP’s first female refuellers in Brisbane, she quickly rose…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Dakshi Weerasinghe, Data Scientist – Sydney Water
10.10.25 100 Women in Operations
Starting out as a civil engineer, Dakshi built strong foundations in problem-solving and precision before transitioning into data science. Now at Sydney Water, she combines her engineering mindset with a…Read more -
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What a Job! with Claire Lauber: Leading with Purpose, Inclusion and Courage at Coles Liquor
07.10.25 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In our latest What a Job! session, Claire Lauber, Chief Executive of Coles Liquor, joined us for an extended and deeply insightful conversation. With more than 25 years of experience…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Simone Thomassen, Head of Global Marketing – Ego Pharmaceuticals
03.10.25 100 Women in Operations
From QC Chemist to Head of Global Marketing at Ego Pharmaceuticals, Simone leads teams delivering projects from concept to market across multiple countries. Known for her people-first approach, she mentors…Read more -
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Career Club: Own Your Story – Preparing for and Excelling in Interviews with Jenny Gillam
22.09.25 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Feeling unsure about how to prepare for interviews or tell your career story with confidence? Whether you're aiming for a promotion or exploring new opportunities, interviews can be nerve-wracking. In…Read more
