Closing the gender pay gap and advancing women into leadership is one of the toughest leadership challenges today.

If you’re a Board Member or part of the C-suite, chances are your calendar looks like a colour-coded war zone and your dashboard has more metrics than the cockpit of a Boeing 787.

With 2000 ASX-listed companies, each with a CEO, the leadership pipeline is missing women.

Sometimes when we are looking so hard and trying to get somewhere nothing seems to lead us there…

The gender pay gap isn't just about fairness—it's a $128 billion opportunity for businesses to drive growth, enhance reputation, and create inclusive workplaces.

When everything—titles, roles, and expectations—falls away, what remains?

Dr. Rachel C. is an incredible role model for all of us. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss her diverse career accomplishments and my newly published paper on closing the Gender Pay Gap.

After writing my booklet on closing the Gender Pay Gap, I have had many different conversations with many people.

Yes, you read it correctly 😀 DO something, not just talk about it.

Want to know how? Do these SIX things consistently.

In less than 24 hours, the 2023-24 Gender Pay Gap data will be released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

In less than a week, the WGEA will publish gender pay gap data for Australian businesses with 100+ employees.

Leaders from not just Australia, but also Singapore, UAE, Canada, USA, and India are stepping up.

Is it built on clear strategy... Or just luck? The best companies don’t wait until a leadership gap appears—they build talent systematically.

In a month, the 2025 WGEA pay gap data will be public. The best companies are getting ahead—others will be forced to react.

Today was special. After nine years in storage since we returned from the US to Melbourne, we finally hung it up.

Have a plan. Don’t just hope for the best.

We’re at an inflection point. DEI fatigue. Backlash. The Talent Pipeline Crisis. With so much confusion about what to do next, leadership clarity is critical.

But without it, nothing works. That’s me with my girls, many years ago on a trip back to India. They’re young adults now and about to enter the workforce.

Strengthen your talent pipeline and close the gap! Most leaders think of gender equality as a social issue—but the data tells a different story.