Career
Hear from these experts at the Women in Media National Conference
The Women in Media Industry Insight Report 2023 shows barriers persist for women working in media, with nearly one-third thinking about leaving their job. The report informs the call for gender equality, pathways for career progress, and access to support and resources, for women working in all roles and types of media.
The annual report is compiled by Women in Media and underpins the organisation’s mission to help women excel, learn, contribute, and connect. It aims to draw attention to crucial issues of importance to women working in media, journalism, communications, production, public relations, advertising, marketing, publishing and digital media.
Irrespective of career stage we can all take stock and plan for how to best tackle issues in our workplace; how we want to grow and where we can step up to seize opportunities.
Women in Media asked experts to share their perspectives and techniques they feel could assist individuals to manage their careers.
Coaching perspective
"Building a successful career starts with you. Despite obstacles, be proactive and own your professional journey."
Lauren Finestone
"Reconnect with what energises you. Shape your narrative. Connect with others. Take bold actions, experiment and sow seeds, because they can become green shoots when you least expect it. Above all, look for the possibilities in challenges and get comfortable with the idea that change represents opportunities you just can’t see...yet,” said Lauren Finestone, co-founder of Nudge Coaching and Consultancy.
Practical actions include:
Understand your strengths and talents. Use them to excel in your current role and find opportunities that align with them.
Stay curious, adaptable and resilient. Embrace change and view job transitions as opportunities for growth, rather than setbacks.
Regularly reassess your career goals to align with your values and passions. Seek out projects that restore a sense of purpose in your work.
Shape your professional narrative to highlight your achievements and skills. Get comfortable adapting your story to different situations and audiences.
Find a coach for support and accountability to create a thriving career.