A rallying call to change the perception of successful women by a woman at the top of her field. Two people do the same job and are both firefighters. When one is asked what they do for a living, their response is met with: 'That's amazing, you are so brave!', while the other is asked: 'Isn't that dangerous? Aren't you scared? What about your kids?' Can you guess the difference between the two? These comments are the reality for Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and many other women at work and in life. Gender biases stop women from succeeding but why are certain qualities associated with success viewed less favourably for women? After leaving home at 15, going through extreme personal adversity and a period of homelessness, Sabrina gained first-hand experience of the hurdles women face to become successful. In The Gender Bias, she explores the everyday prejudices women experience through the prism of success. From leadership, to risk-taking, perception and failure, Sabrina exposes the invisible barriers that are holding women back. Through an analysis of studies and data, Sabrina unpicks why women are judged differently, examines why that matters and offers practical solutions on how we can tackle our biases and overcome sustained systems. This is how it's stacked against us and why we need to change it.

"Between 2017 and 2018, postings for diversity and inclusion positions had increased by nearly 20% -- and that number is growing." Many companies are struggling to achieve their DEI goals and develop successful programs. Thompson addresses one of the major issues: there is no handbook that helps people develop and create an effective DEI program. Thompson provides diversity officers with a blueprint, information, and tools to implement a successful diversity program. Thompson's insights can jumpstart and help implement a diversity program that can gain immediate traction. He walks you through the process of execution on a weekly and even daily basis. His book shares practical, concrete steps about what data to collect and how to analyze and assess that data, choose the right diversity goal given your current resources, and how to measure the impact of your DEI efforts. He shares practical step-by-step lessons learned, the order you should build your program, and what things you should be working on.

The business world has been forever changed by the progress women have made. Yet, with only 38% of manager roles and 25% of C-suite positions being held by women, we continue to struggle to achieve the reward, respect and authority we deserve. In The Most Powerful You, career and leadership coach Kathy Caprino shares the 7 most damaging power gaps that hold women back, outlining key steps we can take today to access greater power, become the author of our life, and reach our goals. Through real-life success stories of women and proven strategies from top experts in fields essential to women's success, this book will help you: see yourself more powerfully, speak more confidently, ask for and receive what you deserve, challenge and change negative behaviour toward you, heal from past trauma and challenge and so much more. Most importantly, The Most Powerful You will reconnect you to the dreams you once had for your career and life, empowering you to reclaim your dreams while making a positive impact in the world.

For years, we’ve been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to change themselves first - lean in, negotiate like a man, don’t act too nicely or you won't get the corner office. But after sixteen years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality expert, Michelle King has realised one simple truth - the tired advice of fixing women doesn’t fix anything. The truth is that workplaces are gendered; they were designed by men for men. Because of this, most organisations unconsciously carry the idea of an 'ideal worker', typically a straight, white man who doesn’t have to juggle work and family commitments. Based on King’s research and exclusive interviews with major companies and thought leaders, The Fix reveals why denying the fact that women are held back just because they are women - what she calls gender denial - is the biggest obstacle holding women back at work and outlines the hidden sexism and invisible barriers women encounter at work every day. Women who speak up are seen as pushy. Women who ask for a pay rise are seen as difficult. Women who spend hours networking don’t get the same career benefits as men do. Because women don’t look like the ideal worker and can’t behave like the ideal worker, they are passed over for promotions, paid less, and pushed out of the workforce, not because they aren’t good enough, but because they aren’t men.

Reveals how male-dominated Silicon Valley became sexist despite its utopian ideals and decades of companies claiming the moral high ground, and how women are finally starting to fight back against toxic workplaces and sexual harrassment.

Why is there still a gender pay gap in Australia? Why are there still so few women CEOs in the top 200 ASX-listed companies? And why are some women still having to navigate not just glass ceilings but glass cliffs and glass labyrinths at work? A Hell of a Lot of Glass digs deep into answering these questions and why, after more than four decades of anti-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action legislation and policy in Australia, there still is not gender equality at work. Importantly, this book suggests ways we can work towards fixing the problems. Leadership consultant Kate Ramsay draws on her considerable experience in the field of equal opportunity to produce a book that is informative, 'meaty', readable and timely. Interviews with 25 women provide fascinating and sometimes alarming details of their experiences in the workplace. Each chapter is a stand-alone essay on topics ranging from sexism and misogyny to imposter syndrome and the 'elephant in the room' of unconscious biases. Chapters are structured in sections: research, supporting anecdotes from interviewees, what more can be done, and conclusions. Whether you're a leader who wants to create a gender-diverse workforce, a change agent asked to achieve inclusion and diversity in your workplace, or a woman juggling work and family responsibilities, this book is for you.

In an enthralling narrative, Parm Sandhu chronicles her journey from life in 1960s Birmingham as the fourth child of immigrants from the Punjab to the senior ranks of the Met. Forced into an abusive arranged marriage aged just 16, Parm eventually picked up her newborn son and escaped to London. After several years working in the DHSS, she joined the Met as a constable. In a police career lasting 30 years, she worked in everything from crime prevention to counter-terrorism, however, her time on the force was chequered throughout with incidents of racial and gender discrimination, and she eventually found herself facing a spurious charge of gross misconduct. In 'Black and Blue' Parm tells her shocking story and of her quest for justice in her police work and for herself. It is a story that cannot fail to inspire anyone who has experienced prejudice or abuse of any kind.

Feeling undervalued, overlooked or ignored at work? Want practical strategies to get ahead? Want to succeed as a woman without changing who you are? Work is a game originally developed by men, for men. Though the players have changed, the rules to succeed have not. When today's talented women play like men, they often get punished for not being 'ladylike', and when they play like women, they can get punished for not being 'leaderlike'. Welcome to the gender penalties that sideline women from the game of work. The Gender Penalty is a playbook for navigating career success in a male-dominated environment. If you want to stand out without stepping on toes, get what you want without compromising who you are, and make your mark without becoming someone you're not, this book is for you. The gender penalties covered are: * Confidence -- being seen as arrogant * Communication -- being interrupted, talked over or ignored * Boasting -- being expected to be humble * Strength -- being seen as aggressive * Motherhood -- being seen as uncommitted to work Packed with easy-to-follow practical strategies, insights, case studies and stories, (and a bunch of bonus resources) this book will help you not only overcome the gender penalties on the field, but also change the game of work for good -- for yourself and other women.

Power Play is an honest guide for women who aspire to leadership in the workplace and in the world, from the trailblazing Julia Banks. Having won the 'unwinnable' seat that secured the Coalition Government majority in 2016, Julia Banks shocked Australia when she announced she would stand as an independent MP in 2018, having experienced a toxic workplace culture in the country's centre of power - designed by men for their dominance. Julia doesn't just know what power looks like in a political sense; she made it to the top of her game in the legal and corporate sectors before running for parliament. And at every level, she had to navigate through the bias, barriers and boys' clubs that aim to silence women or deter them from leadership roles. Power Play reveals the unvarnished realities of any workplace where power disparities and gender politics collide: from the unequal opportunities, casual sexism and systemic misogyny, to pressures around looks, age and family responsibilities, and the consequences of speaking out. Julia shares personal stories, practical advice, and a resounding argument for why women aren't the problem - but why more women in decision-making positions will help us find the solution.

It is possible to Beat Gender Bias when you understand how bias works and why it happens. A must-read for all leaders, this practical book outlines an approach for minimising the impact of bias in organisations. Bias might be built in to how our brains work, but that doesn't make it acceptable. Recent advances in psychology and neuroscience have given us unprecedented insight into how biases interfere with good decision-making. When it comes to leadership, biases create a 'sticky floor', making it hard for women to rise to the top. The good news is that the change to gender balance can be accelerated if you know more about how bias works. In this book, Dr Karen Morley explains how biases, particularly the insidious unconscious ones, trip us up. She outlines an approach for minimising their impact in organisations, with Bias Busters - specific actions you can take with the goal of making it easier to notice, talk about and overcome bias.