I spotted how this reciprocal behaviour could be achieved very early on in school. I realised that teachers could determine the classroom ambience and how hard we worked during the class based on how they treated us. The way I remember it, even from primary school, was that I always went home and ... read more
Recently, I asked 532 professional women the same question: “If you could go back and give one piece of career advice to your 20-year-old self, what would it be?” As I was combing through their responses, I was reminded of what Amanda told me was her key takeaway from The Conversation interviews... read more
I never cared about being one of those academic overachievers at school. Although this meant there were no regular trophies, champagne flutes or doting smiles, it also meant no anxiety or pressure of always having to maintain any sort of special title. I actively avoided most classroom competition... read more
The Conversation creator Amanda de Cadenet has a lot on her plate. A photographer, TV personality, media mogul – not to mention a wife and mother – she knows that no one does it perfectly, there is only finding a way that works for you. In the spirit of it being ‘Work it, ... read more
In the most obvious sentence you’ll ever read in your life, it’s easy to get discouraged. It’s easy to prioritize money or the quick fix or whatever it is you’re told to want, and even easier to dismiss what you do want because “it’s not realistic”. But here’s the thing about being ... read more
Obstacles and challenges face us all in our professional lives. Very often, we rely on ambition, which plays a huge part in overcoming these hurdles. You might want to make more money, improve your lifestyle or do any number of things your heart desires. Once you have a clear picture of exactly ... read more
When I am in relationships, I have no problem at all with the word, “commitment”. When it comes to work… not so much. I’ve had almost 47 jobs throughout my life. I know because I once made a list. A portion of it is as follows: Grocery clerk, telemarketer, nanny, ghost-writer, ... read more
My heart hurts today for the many women were were brave enough to come forward against #BillCosby . To have Justice served and then stripped away is unjust and yet another example of the broken and corrupt legal system that continues to prioritize privilege. #IStillBelieveThem
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One thing that kept me balanced was knowing what it’s like to have nothing and be struggling. That made me really cautious with my money when I started to receive it and understand it. I didn’t abuse it.
