Celebrating International Womens Day

Celebrating International Womens Day
International Women's Day holds great significance for me. It symbolizes the recognition of women in both their professional and personal lives for the impactful work they contribute. It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the incredible women who have shaped my life, including family, friends, and colleagues.

I love celebrating women and acknowledging their achievements, especially considering the increasing presence of women in executive and senior leadership roles. The day allows us to appreciate the women who manage, mentor, and lead us on a daily basis.

Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work alongside strong female influences, and International Women's Day is a moment to celebrate their successes. It marks a turning point where women in the workforce are being more thoroughly recognized for their contributions.

As someone with a sporting background, I have witnessed the empowerment of women who defied expectations. I trained alongside some of the most inspiring and strong women in sports, challenging the notion that women couldn't rival men in their abilities. Witnessing a teammate become the first woman in the world to perform a skill at the same level as men demonstrated that there are no limits to what women can achieve.

International Women's Day prompts us to look back at the progress women have made and encourages us to envision a future where women continue to grow and excel in various fields. It instills the belief that there is no ceiling to what women can accomplish, whether in sports, careers, or any other aspect of life.

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To celebrate International Womens Day this week, we asked some of our consultants in Melbourne what #EmbraceEquity means to them and how it has impacted their careers with people2people.

About our speaker

Mark, a qualified Accountant, began his career with Deloitte in the late 1980’s. In 1994, he decided to make a career change to the recruitment industry. During his early recruitment career with two listed recruitment entities, Mark recruited and managed teams in both temporary and permanent disciplines in the Sydney, Brisbane and London markets.

In February 2005, Mark established people2people with Manda Milling and Simon Gressier. Mark is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (MRCSA) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).​

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