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🎤 Guess who's dropping knowledge bombs at the Women in Defense National Conference? Our very own Kim Bode is taking the stage to talk "Brand Mastery: Ignite Your Influence." Why? Because she's passionate about helping women own their power and talents. And let's be real, she's pretty damn good at it. Don't miss this chance to learn how to: - Build a powerful personal brand - Position yourself as a defense industry leader - Communicate your unique value - Strengthen your online presence Warning: This session may cause sudden outbreaks of confidence and career success. Side effects include being awesome. #WomenInDefense #PersonalBranding #WomenEmpowerment #DefenseIndustry

Just thought I would provide a quick summary of the Webinar we hosted last week...there is a recording available if you couldn't make it (see below). The 3 Challenges for Hiring Women in Defence Companies: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges:    The defence industry has long been a male-dominated field, but times are changing. As companies strive for greater diversity and inclusion, they face unique challenges in attracting and retaining female talent. We explored the three main hurdles and how forward-thinking organizations are tackling them head-on.  Challenge #1: The Engineering Conundrum  Challenge #2: Demystifying Defence Careers  Challenge #3: Lack of Visible Role Models Some nice call outs as well by the speakers: “Great managers make great jobs and that builds loyalty and tenure” “You can retain your talent through motivating them to change / develop their careers” “It’s nice to be finally a round peg in a round hole”   Eleanor Mills book – ‘Much More To Come’ highlights the surviving and thriving for women in midlife and is worth a read. Click here to see hear the webinar in full https://lnkd.in/et_j5-qJ

🌟 Exciting News! My talk, “The Strength of #Allyship: Cultivating #Belonging for Team #Success,” is now available on-demand! Dive into a discussion that explores how we can cultivate a more inclusive and effective security environment through the principles of “be, know, do.” In this presentation, I delve into the critical roles of belief, perception, and action in shaping our approach to gender allyship. I argue for transforming our military culture from merely integrating women into the ranks to truly embracing and leveraging the diversity of all service members through #inclusion. 🔗 Watch here (26:00 to 36:31): https://lnkd.in/e8782sBc Join me as we explore how belief in justice and equality, a deeper perception of the challenges faced by women in the military, and decisive actions can lead to substantial and meaningful changes in our security sectors. Let’s take this journey together towards a more inclusive future! #WPS #GenderAllyship #MilitaryInclusion #Leadership #BeKnowDo

How can the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda move beyond a focus on women's representation in military and security structures to address its broader goals and avoid being co-opted?    In SIPRI's latest conversation video Stephanie Blenckner sits down with Gretchen Baldwin, Researcher with SIPRI’s Peace Operations and Conflict Management Programme, to discuss the challenges the #WPS agenda is facing today.     📺 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/d6qV2dcB 

Women have been underrepresented in the defense industry, meaning that many employers are missing out on a large pool of highly capable potential employees. Sentient Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary, RDA, Inc., are proud to employ many talented women in defense, such as U.S. Navy veteran Alison Johnson, our Director of Program and Portfolio Management. In this blog post we will look at the experience of women in the defense industry while providing Johnson’s insights and advice for women currently working or aspiring to work in this field. Follow the link to start reading! https://loom.ly/yyXXv3M #womenindefense #womeninSTEM #defenseindustry #governmentcontractor #networking

Attention Women, Female Veterans, Female Service Members and Female Military Spouses! Join me in this virtual event that will provide the entrepreneurial training needed to learn the fundamentals of being a successful Woman or VetBiz owner. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/48VHRKf #SBA #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Talk to women working in security or defence about entrenched misogyny and you'll be shocked what they endure. And we're starting to see the true cost of this culture. In her very good article for Newlines, Luba Kassova breaks it down... → Female intelligence officers in Israel warning about Hamas attacks, which were ignored by male leaders. → Sexist abuse faced by Kimberly Cheatle, former Secret Service Director after the Trump assassination attempt → Historical dismissal of warnings by CIA analysts about Osama Bin Laden Here we are in 2024 and major security breaches are still being used to question the competency of women and argue against hiring them in these roles. Lives are being lost because of antiquated views. The future of security can not be dictated by prejudice. 👉 Read more in "The Lethal Price of Misogyny in Security and Defense" https://loom.ly/J8SsxsY h/t Amie Ferris-Rotman #GenderEquality #WomenInSecurity #Leadership #SecurityServices #DiversityMatters

Women have been underrepresented in the defense industry, meaning that many employers are missing out on a large pool of highly capable potential employees. Sentient Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary, RDA, Inc., are proud to employ many talented women in defense, such as U.S. Navy veteran Alison Johnson, our Director of Program and Portfolio Management. In this blog post we will look at the experience of women in the defense industry while providing Johnson’s insights and advice for women currently working or aspiring to work in this field. Follow the link to start reading! https://loom.ly/yyXXv3M #womenindefense #womeninSTEM #defenseindustry #governmentcontractor #networking

Explore the future of diversity in the defense sector with our ‘Innovating for Inclusion’ webinar. Learn from leaders who are setting new standards for gender equity and discover practical strategies for building an inclusive workforce. Key topics include: - Challenges and opportunities for women in defense - Creative solutions for retaining female talent - How to drive long-term cultural change 💡 Learn how leaders are breaking barriers and developing pathways for women to thrive in the defense sector. Watch now! #DiversityInDefence #WomenInLeadership #InclusionMatters #GenderEquity #WebinarOnDemand #WomenInDefence

When I was approached about supporting this Women's Defence Connection event during my trip to Land Forces, it provided a real opportunity for me to reflect on my career, and my hope to help remove the barriers and biases I experienced for those in the industry, ultimately helping to shape a more diverse workforce across defence. I think of my career in two distinct periods: my time in the military and my time out of the military. In the military I spent 21 years in the Australian Army, and the pride I feel to this day that I was able to serve my country is immense, I loved it. In my time outside of my military career, I’ve worked for a range of companies all with very different workplace environments, and achieved some of my best successes. Unfortunately one thing that was consistent across these experiences is that stereotypes persistently plague women in male-dominated workplaces. The assumption that women are less competent or less committed can hinder their progress and the culture within these industries can be isolating. Whilst I wasn't personally challenged by all of this, I've witnessed the effects a lack of inclusion can have on people's overall well-being and job satisfaction. In hindsight I can look back and see how some of these experiences helped shape me into the leader and teammate I am today, but wouldn't it have been better if we all had equal opportunities to excel, and be the best we can be? I became a CEO at 41 and achieved a lifetime goal of running a business, I’ve chaired Government committees, worked with charities, led large acquisition campaigns, and complex delivery of programmes, whilst raising two children and most recently being appointed as a NED to a FTSE250 company. I've certainly achieved a lot I'm extremely proud of, hitting my head on the unacknowledged glass ceiling many times (something I like to think now that I have finally broken through). When I reflect, I sometimes wonder what else I could have achieved if I'd started on a level-playing field and not spent time learning to use underestimation to my advantage, so I want to do my bit to ensure others don't face the same obstacles. There's a lot being done across the industry, including by organisations like the Women in Defence networks, initiatives by companies to remove unconscious biases, employee resource group's like BAE Systems' GEN network, STEM outreach and advocacy from senior-leaders across the board. Progress is being made, but there's still a long way to go. Women continue to face a gender-pay gap, albeit a reducing %, and be underrepresented in senior leadership positions. It's something we need to face together, regardless of gender we should all be challenging ourselves, what are YOU doing to support the women in your industry and those who will come tomorrow? As always, it was a privilege to be able to speak to such a fantastic audience. Congratulations to the organising team, including Ellie Hughes, an awesome job - well done!