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Firms in the top quartile for gender diversity in executive teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability, reveals a 2019 analysis by global management consultancy McKinsey & Company. However, many women I speak with say they feel lost in their leadership quest. As one of Australia's freshest thinkers and speakers on feminine ambition,­ how to tackle it, spark it and see it flourish - I help career-minded women in leadership to build their presence, positioning and personal brand, then fast-track their progress and pathway to the boardroom. Since my last role as CEO of SOCAP Australia, I have helped more than 2000 women to step up, speak out and take charge - of their roles, careers or their organisations. HOW I HELP ► Mentoring one-on-one | strategic leadership & personal brand development for women ► Corporate talent pipeline leadership development ► Public speaking | keynotes | Emcee | workshops With a readership of more than 40,000, I have been featured on SkyNews, AFR, This Working Life, The Age, Sunday Life, SMH, ABC Radio, CEOWorld MagaZINE, The Australian Minerals Institute Bulletin and Marie Claire Magazine. As a two times author, my books help women to be perceived as the natural talent for the future ► 'Invisible to Invincible', a self-promotion handbook for executive women ► ‘Step Up, Speak Out, Take Charge’ is a woman’s guide to getting ahead in her career Corporate clients include NAB, CBA, Telstra, ANZ, BoQ, SA Power Networks, Brookfield, Energex, Atlassian, Lawyers on Demand, Suncorp, APA, AGPA, IAPPANZ, AVCAL, Women in Logistics, Aventage, Gastech and VicICT4Women. Women of self-worth win. Recent individual coaching and mentoring clients include ► Jane Pires, the first woman to land the role of Queensland’s Energy and Water Ombudsman ► Mary-Beth Hosking, newly appointed CIO, PointsBet ► Barb Swanson, newly appointed CRO, Fergus ► Ursula Lepporali, newly appointed Partner, KPMG Empowered women definitely do it differently and that's the competitive advantage. “[Amanda] is dynamic and strategic…and will help you crystallise your future goals and then lay a road map on how to achieve them. This is by far the best investment you can make in your career!” - Tanya Singh, Global Head - Remuneration & Benefits, Nufarm. DM to get in touch www.amandablesing.com Empowered women make a bigger difference.