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Nespresso’s impactful women campaign

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As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s essential to shine a light on initiatives that are creating meaningful social impact for women, especially those facing vulnerabilities. Nespresso’s campaign to provide employment opportunities for vulnerable women is not only important but also sets the stage for a larger partnership aimed at uplifting and empowering women in crisis. Stephan’s insights into the foundational pillars behind the Nespresso brand and the impactful work being carried out with coffee bean farmers are truly inspiring. This campaign represents the first step towards a more profound partnership, emphasizing the authentic commitment to making a difference in the lives of women. Nespresso’s promotion, both online and in their boutiques on Friday, March 8th, is a call to action to support this cause. By participating, you can pay it forward with a sleeve of Nespresso’s Napoli coffee and contribute to the advancement of women in need. This simple action can have a significant ripple effect, amplifying the voices and opportunities for vulnerable women who stand to benefit from this campaign. This International Women’s Day, let’s join hands with Nespresso and be part of this impactful movement to empower and uplift women in crisis. To pay it forward with a sleeve of Nespresso’s Napoli coffee on International Women’s Day, visit Ispirazione Napoli Coffee Capsule | Italian Coffee | Nespresso Australia.

IWD audiobooks: top listens for International Women’s Day

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Today, 8 March, is International Women’s Day and to celebrate we have done a roundup of the best lessons in books from around the world that celebrate female power and awareness. These are the perfect way to celebrate and hero the incredible women in our lives. Audible has released an International Women’s Day collection, which features a series of bestselling audiobooks, podcasts and Audible Originals that showcase women and their fearless stories from across the world.  From inspirational memoirs to thought-provoking female-led fiction, the collection covers a range of opinions and experiences that encourage an insightful view into the lives of exceptional women.   Audible’s International Women’s Day title recommendations Power by Kemi Nekvapil  Kemi Nekvapil knows the feelings of fear, vulnerability and powerlessness. Growing up in foster care, many times she had the doors to validation and opportunity closed to her because of her race and gender. Learning to make her own choices and use her voice without apology were her first steps towards a bold, purpose-filled life.  Now a highly respected executive and personal coach, Kemi has created a five-step process to guide other women to build their power and transform their lives through the principles of Presence, Ownership, Wisdom, Equality and Responsibility. Drawing from her personal lived experience and work with clients, Kemi deconstructs traditional power paradigms; explores why, as women, we so readily give our power away and shows us how to reclaim our power, and all that’s possible when we build a power-fuelled life. Blending inspiring stories with reflective coaching… Read More

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Sydney with this one-off event to #breakthebias

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Those looking for an inspirational celebration of female empowerment this International Women’s Day should look no further than Legacy in the Park International Women’s Day. Hosted at the historic and picturesque ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park Sydney on the 8th of March, you’ll mingle with some of Australia’s most inspiring women over complimentary beer, wine and champagne and canapes to celebrate the achievements of the incredible women within the Australian Defence Force and look to #breakthebias.  Sydney Legacy’s special event will also feature Defence Ambassador for the Australian Capital Territory, Brigadier Alison Creagh AM CSC (Ret’d), as the keynote speaker. Alison retired from the Australian Army in March 2015, following 30 years of dedicated service, and now focuses on supporting veterans, defence industry and promoting cybersecurity through a number of board positions. Alison will be sharing her incredible personal and professional stories as well as hosting a Q&A session.  Much of her work is similar to the wonderful work Sydney Legacy does to support families of Australian service women and men. Sydney Legacy was formed in 1926 and has for more than 90 years, ‘kept the promise’ to care for our veteran’s families. Offering support in the form of income support, school-aged education support, as well as a community for the families of our veterans. Proceeds from the Legacy in the Park International Women’s Day event will go towards funding this continued support. When: 8th March 2022, 4pm-6pm Dress code: Business casual Tickets are $45 (+booking fees) and are available via the Legacy website

If only you can see how powerful women are leading us out of the pandemic this International Women’s Day

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While reading a recent Forbes article entitled “Do Women Make Better Leaders In A Pandemic? Don’t Trust The Data,” I was reminded of my Anthropology 101 professor telling us that “data do not exist.” In fact, out-of-context data points have no meaning. Our brains have a fascinating ability to only see what we want to see and those usually are those facts that support our own story. It has little to do with what is evidence-based research or “factually supported” data.  Furthermore, we are usually the hero in our story, so we keep searching for data that makes us feel secure and certain of what to expect. Nancy Doyle, the author of the Forbes article, would like us to rethink the arguments that have emerged praising the way in which women have led their countries’ responses to the pandemic brought on by the coronavirus. Whether they are presidents or prime ministers, such as  Angela Merkel in Germany, Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Norway and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand, and elsewhere all across the globe, people are linking the success of their country’s response to the virus with the style of these female leaders. Articles claim that they were decisive in their decisions, used scientists and brought together experts, relied on technology in innovative ways, and rallied their country’s people to believe that their quarantines and sacrifice were the right approach – and in fact their countries results were far better than those of male-led countries, be it the US or Brazil or… Read More