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Get Noticed: Sydney

  • WeWork Martin Place Martin Place Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia (map)

I'm joining the League of Extraordinary Women to discuss how any person, regardless of role can get noticed at work. I'll be speaking about three fundamentals to focus on: how you are perceived, what your network is like and what your profile is like. This will be with a network of female entrepreneurs, so also a great opportunity to network if you are looking to extend your network, too. Book tickets here.

 

Earlier Event: May 16
Mojo Sessions: Sydney
Later Event: June 13
Get Noticed: Stand out and make an impact

Keep up with my adventures on Instagram!

Look who found the discount shoe store! 😬
I've been working on my #computertan for months. It's warm enough to wear a t-shirt in September: I'll take it!!
Food is ALWAYS the way to my heart. Buffet on a rooftop? Now we are talking. Thanks for having me #commonwealthclubsf
Integrity was one of the top three values selected here in SF. Women more often select Recognition as their top value in the AU market; men Family and across all markets: Integrity. In the US, the top two were: Growth and Curiosity. Being motivated by knowing your next career step is clear - or at least reassurance you can continue learning on the job was why many had relocated to SF in the first place. "My family expected me to go into corporate", said one. "But I wanted to learn more so I took a risk and went to work for a start up. I'm learning new stuff all the time." One perspective for thought. 💭
Getting some interesting insights from US workplaces over here. Annual leave is 10 days (comparative to AU 4 weeks), maternal leave - there's no average policy apparently but the common amount of paid leave for the primary carer is six weeks. In tech, the rules are different, it's more competitive and companies will (and can) spend more on perks to retain an employee and avoid burnout. One year paid leave for the primary carer in many tech firms; unlimited leave; quarterly offsides; volunteer leave; free food, lunch, friends and family events, dogs to work days... the list goes on. what I've discovered, under all of this, is a deep seated fear of .... getting fired. Getting let go in AU / NZ is a long process; there has to be paperwork. Getting let go over here, I'm discovering, is driving a deep seated need to look relaxed, look like you've got it together, but also driving a private"do what it takes" to appear connected, needed, required behind the scenes. I must say as a workaholic myself I do relate more to the USA work ethic in SF to be connected all the time, however having passed out before work, having developed ulcers in my mouth, not being able to walk, having panic attacks and .... yes, not enjoying a Beyonce concert forced me to address my ways. It's a "work hard party hard" culture here, and social calendars are jam packed. It seems like everyone has somewhere to be all the time and I'm curious: how many are enjoying the ride? I'm not massively bothered how you do you - I'm more interested if it gives you life, energy and mojo. If we work out of fear - is that really that productive? Short term it sure as heck is ... long term tho? I'm interested to find out.
So.... apparently 60 hour weeks are the norm here 🤔😬. Nyeap, some epic shares today in the #antiburnout class. Working 60 hour weeks, lasting on 3 hours sleep, managing multiple markets and doing their jobs at the same time, raising families.... it's a lot to handle. Integrity was the top value shared tonight which was interesting, followed by Curiosity and Growth. It was also helpful hearing what people would walk away from. One participant said they realised they'd actually implemented all the techniques discussed and it gave them clarity that it was time to apply herself to a new opportunity. Another bravely shared her challenge and my heart exploded a bit when the whole class suggested helpful tactics to support her. Interestingly ... most participants, while working epic days, said they actually work best in the afternoon and if they had a magic wand: they'd start at lunch as the morning "I might as well not be there" and many said they'd love a QUIET WORKSPACE to deliver their best work - miles away from open plan. Interesting only because what works for us each is SO DIFFERENT, and expecting everyone to slay at work under one rule doesn't always bring out the best in us. Lovely to see some familiar faces in the audience tonight! 📷 @cru.creative @cru.cait
The Palace: where the sun shines. AKA where our mojo lives. #nofilter