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Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers
International Women's Day

Empowering female talent: Breaking down self-imposed barriers

In the tech sector, women are vital innovators yet often underestimate their abilities, creating self-imposed barriers that hinder their progress.

By Ann Lawoko and Grace Walker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day
Lenovo

Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia's unique opportunity for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Sports

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.

By Céline Gauthier-Darnis • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology
Australian Bureau of Statistics

IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

By May Yang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship
Data Science

Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship

At SAP, a young intern highlights how visible female leaders inspire her and stresses the need for mentorship and adaptable roles to support women in STEM.

By Angela Colantuono • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Empowering women to thrive in Tech Sales

On International Women's Day, a sales leader urges businesses in technology to overcome gender barriers and attract more women into rewarding sales careers.

By Sue Dingwall • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

By Karina Flynn • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: A Call to Channel Women: It's Time to Lead and Lift Other Women

As International Women's Day approaches, the call for women in technology leadership to mentor and uplift the next generation gains urgency, highlighting the need for action.

By Elinor Johansen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
Generative AI

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch
Software-as-a-Service

Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.

By Crystel Robbins Rynne • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity

On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

By Suneetha Uppalapati • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech

As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

By Jane Ollis • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40
DevOps

IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40

After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.

By Valerie Wilcox • 7 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, women in tech are encouraged to break barriers, embrace their unique strengths, and challenge stereotypes in their careers.

By Aziza Bonk • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025
Investment

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications
Leadership

IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the call to #AccelerateAction highlights the urgent need for tangible steps towards gender equity in tech and marketing.

By Rebecca Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025