Norah Breekveldt

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    Career Interrupted

    Norah Breekveldt

    How do women defy the odds and get their careers back on track after a break? How do women manage the mummy mafia at the school gate? Is there a motherhood penalty? Can women really have it all – a successful career and a rewarding family life? Does overseas experience really accelerate your career in Australia? How do you recreate your career after a setback?<br /> <br />In <i>Career Interrupted</i> fourteen high-achieving women talk openly about their challenges in carving out a successful career after a break. These women come from all walks of life – from battlers to privileged backgrounds, from small business to big corporations, from large corporates to small business, from professional services to the community sector. Several women had children and talk candidly about what it's like to be in the throes of mother guilt and come out the other side; some are expatriates who returned to Australia to rebuild their career, yet others had to re-establish their career after a misstep.<br /> <br />These stories are interwoven with the latest research from thought leaders around the obstacles and pitfalls in leaving the workforce for a time, and include practical and proven strategies to overcome these hurdles.<br /> <br /><i>Career Interrupted</i> contributes to the discussion and debate in business and the broader community about how to develop workplaces where the contribution of everyone, including women, is recognised, nurtured and optimised. It explores the shared experiences of women who have had to navigate a break in their career and provides a beacon for other women about to embark on a similar journey.<br /> <br />Her Excellency Frances Adamson, Australian Ambassador to the People's Republic of China;<br />Anna Burke, Federal member for Chisolm;<br />Lisa Croxford, Capability Development Manager, Herbert Smith Freehills;<br />Lucinda Dunn OAM, Artistic Director, Tanya Pearson Classical Coaching Academy;<br />Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea, Scientist, Bruce Lefroy Centre, Murdoch Children's Research Institute;<br />Jennifer Keyte, Seven News Melbourne Weekend News Presenter;<br />Dr Sharon Lierse, Lecturer, Charles Darwin University;<br />Samone McCurdy, PhD candidate and Program Consultant, Monash University;<br />Lucinda Nolan, Deputy Police Commissioner, Victoria Police;<br />Kelly O'Dwyer, Federal Member of Parliament for Higgins and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer;<br />Dr Hannah Piterman, Consultant, advisor and author, co-founder of Gender Worx;<br />Moira Rayner, Lawyer and former WA Anti-corruption Commissioner;<br />Lucy Roland, Marketing specialist and Communications Coach;<br />Jodie Sizer, Principal, PwC Indigenous Consulting;<br />Tracey Spicer, Journalist and newsreader;<br />Dr Helen Szoke, Chief Executive, Oxfam Australia;<br />Dr Jennifer Whelan, Director, Psynapse Psychometrics and Research Fellow, Melbourne Business School.<br /> <br /><i>'These stories offer inspiration and give insight into how success was achieved by many women despite the ongoing barriers to equality. They provide plenty of ideas for anyone wishing to have a career break, for any reason.'</i> – Kate Jenkins, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner

    Sideways to the Top

    Norah Breekveldt

    Sideways to the Top is a thought provoking book that explores how 11 women challenged the status quo and took alternative career pathways to the top. The 10 case studies challenge many of the generalisations and stereotypes about how women achieve success, told through the stories of a diverse range of women leaders, including some seen as Australian icons and others with lower profiles who nonetheless have achieved a great deal. The book also features:– Chapters about the realities and current issues facing women building their careers, linking useful ideas and tools with the realities of those whose stories are told.– An example of how one multinational corporate is changing the culture and mindset in the business towards accepting diversity as a business imperative.– A practical checklist and action plan to help women navigate their career.

    Me and My Mentor

    Norah Breekveldt

    How important is mentoring in accelerating my career success and helping me realise my potential? Why are men more likely to have mentors than women? How do I proactively pursue a mentoring relationship? What is more effective – formal mentoring programs or informal mentoring relationships?<br /> <br /><i>Me and My Mentor</i> explores these and other questions mentors and mentees face in their working life. Eleven mentor and mentee couples talk openly about their experiences, the professional and personal friendships that evolved, the challenges they worked through, the career and learning opportunities that opened up for them and the mutual benefits they received from the relationship. Each story provides practical tips and insightful lessons from which men and women can learn and apply to their own mentoring journeys.<br /> <br />If you've ever been curious about how mentoring can advance your career, or how you can apply mentoring to achieve true diversity in your workplace, then <i>Me and My Mentor</i> is a must read!