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Australian women in banking: the senior leaders to know
Australian women in banking are leading major divisions at the country's biggest financial institutions, from retail and business banking to risk and markets. These are the names shaping the sector.
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When the COO is passed over for CEO: what it means for the business
Passing over the COO for the CEO role is one of the most consequential decisions an ASX board can make. What happens next reveals a lot about how the company actually works.
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Australian women in infrastructure: the dealmakers shaping major assets
Australian women in infrastructure investing are leading some of the largest asset deals in the country, from renewable energy platforms to toll roads and social housing. These are the dealmakers to know.
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When the founder stays on after the IPO: what really changes
Taking a company public doesn't mean the founder leaves. But staying on after an ASX listing reshapes every power relationship in the business, from the board to the CFO to the new institutional shareholders watching every move.
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Australian women in private equity: the dealmakers to know
Australian women in private equity are closing deals, sitting on portfolio company boards, and leading some of the country's largest funds. These are the dealmakers building track records worth watching.
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When the general counsel moves into the corner office
Promoting the general counsel to CEO is one of the least discussed power moves in Australian business. It's happening more often, and the reasons reveal a lot about how boards are reading risk right now.
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NextLevelBonus: how to earn and actually use it
NextLevelBonus programs promise real rewards for real effort, but most people collect points they never redeem. Here's how to stop leaving value on the table.
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The 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials: St. Louis, and the clock is already running
St. Louis hosts the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials on 25 March 2028, and qualifying opened on 1 September 2026. The women's standard, the routes in, and what changed.
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Mother's Day 2026: six more still to come this year
Mother's Day is not one date but at least a dozen, and six of them are still ahead of us in 2026. The remaining dates, and what the day actually means in each country.
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Five minutes to a happier menopause
Five minutes to a happier menopause sounds too easy, but the research keeps pointing at small, consistent inputs rather than dramatic overhauls. Here's what actually moves the needle.
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Feisty Triathlon: the podcast built for women who race
Feisty Triathlon is the podcast built specifically for women in the sport, covering training, racing, and the real experience of competing across three disciplines.
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Lift heavy weights: why it matters more as you age
Lifting heavy weights is one of the most effective things women can do as they age, but most are still told to stick to light weights and high reps. The evidence points in a different direction.
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Another Mother Runner: the podcast every running mom should know
Another Mother Runner has spent years giving running moms a place where their specific experience gets taken seriously. Here's what the show actually covers and why it resonates.
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When the chair exits: how ASX boards manage orderly succession at the top
Chair succession is the quietest power transfer in Australian business. When the chair decides to step down, what happens next shapes the board's direction for years.
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Australian women in finance: fund managers and analysts to know
Australian women in finance are managing major asset pools, setting investment strategy, and building track records across every asset class. These are the names worth knowing.
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When the board fires the CEO: what happens in the first 90 days
Firing a CEO is the board's most consequential decision, and the 90 days after it are the most exposed. What ASX boards do next reveals far more about governance than any annual report.
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When the CFO becomes CEO: what the jump actually takes
The CFO-to-CEO transition is one of the least understood moves in Australian boardrooms. It happens more than people expect, and it fails in predictable ways.
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When the succession plan fails: what ASX boards do next
Succession planning is the board's most cited priority and its most common failure point. When the plan falls apart, what ASX boards do next reveals far more about governance than any orderly handover ever could.
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When the CEO seat goes to an internal candidate: the rise of the insider promotion
Boards are increasingly choosing CEOs from within their own ranks rather than reaching outside. The reasons are practical, political, and often revealing about what a company actually values.
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When the chair is a woman: what ASX boards gain from female leadership
Women chairing ASX-listed boards are still the exception, not the rule. But the companies that have made the move are showing what different leadership at the top actually looks like.
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When the CFO seat finally goes to a woman: what changes
Female CFOs at major Australian companies remain a minority, but their appointments are reshaping how boards think about financial leadership. Here's what the evidence shows about what changes when a woman takes the chair.
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Books by Australian women in business and tech worth reading
Australian women in business and technology have written books that go far beyond memoir. These titles cover venture capital, corporate leadership, innovation, and the structural forces shaping work.
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Australian startups led by women: who they are and what they're building
Australian startups founded or led by women are tackling everything from financial inclusion to climate tech. These are the verified founders and companies genuinely worth your attention.
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Women on ASX-listed boards: what the participation figures actually show
Women on ASX-listed boards have gained ground over the past decade, but the headline figures mask a wide gap between the ASX 200 and smaller-cap companies. Here's what the data plainly shows.
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Australian women investing in startups: who they are and what they back
Australian women investing in startups are doing it at every level, from seed funds backing first-time founders to growth-stage vehicles writing eight-figure cheques. Here's who they are and what they back.
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Australian women founding tech companies: who they are and what they built
Australian women founding and running technology companies have created some of the country's most significant startups. Here are the founders you should know, with plain facts about what they built and when.
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Top 10 Australian podcasts led by women in business, money and news
Australian women are hosting some of the sharpest podcasts in the country across business, money, news, and long-form storytelling. Here are ten worth adding to your feed.
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Trail Society: the podcast built for trail runners who mean it
Trail Society is the podcast that gets into the real stuff: training decisions, race-day thinking, and the culture of trail running from people who actually live it.
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Winter training for cyclists: how to stay strong until spring
Winter training for cyclists is less about surviving the cold and more about using the quiet months strategically. Done right, the off-season builds the engine that powers your best riding year.
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How to improve your gut health during menopause
Gut health during menopause changes in ways most women don't expect. Bloating, slower digestion, and new food sensitivities are hormonal as much as they are dietary.
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The best HIIT workouts for menopausal women
The best HIIT workouts for menopausal women work with shifting hormones, not against them. Done right, interval training builds cardio fitness, preserves muscle, and protects bone density all at once.
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Feisty Media acquires iconic women's running brand Another Mother Runner
Feisty Media has acquired Another Mother Runner, one of the most recognized names in women's running. The move brings two like-minded communities under one roof.
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Metabolism and menopause: what's really slowing things down
Metabolism and menopause intersect in ways most women aren't warned about. The shift is real, but it's not irreversible, and it's not mostly about estrogen.
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Muscle-making ingredients menopausal women actually need
Building muscle during menopause requires more than just lifting weights. The right nutritional ingredients can make the difference between progress and frustration.
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Should menopausal women cut carbs? Here's the real answer
Should menopausal women cut carbs? It's one of the most searched nutrition questions in midlife, and the answer isn't a simple yes or no. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
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Understanding the new Ironman Kona qualification system
The Ironman Kona qualification system has been overhauled, and the new points-based model rewards consistency across a season rather than a single peak result. Here's what every serious triathlete needs to know.
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Weighted vests: hype, help, or harm?
Weighted vests are showing up in everything from walking routines to strength circuits, but the claims around them range from solid to dubious. Here's what actually holds up.
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Winter training for cyclists: how to stay strong until spring
Winter training for cyclists is less about surviving the cold and more about using the quiet months strategically. Done right, the off-season is where real gains are built.
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Feisty 40 Strong retreat: what to expect
The Feisty 40 Strong retreat is where active women over 40 train together, learn from the best, and stop feeling like an outlier. Here's what the event is built around.
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Gravel Camp x Bike Mechanic School: ride, wrench, repeat
Gravel Camp x Bike Mechanic School pairs serious trail miles with proper mechanical education, giving riders the skills to handle whatever breaks mid-route. Here's what to expect.
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Q&A: the founder of the Enhanced
We sat down with the founder of the Enhanced to talk midlife performance, training smarter, and the gaps that still exist in women's fitness. Here's what she had to say.
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Shame and stigma about menopause: why they persist and what changes them
Shame and stigma about menopause are not inevitable. They're cultural, they're taught, and they can be unlearned. Here's why they persist and what's actually changing them.
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Gravel Camp x Bike Mechanic School Vermont: ride and wrench
Gravel Camp x Bike Mechanic School Vermont pairs big miles on rolling dirt roads with the kind of mechanical education that actually sticks. Here's the full picture of what riders get from this event.
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The Fueled Challenge: five days to unlearn what you've been told about eating
Feisty's Fueled Challenge is a free five-day email challenge about the messages that keep active women underfuelling. It is not a diet, a cleanse or a reset.
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5 ways jumping does a menopausal body good
Jumping is one of the most underrated tools in a menopausal woman's fitness toolkit. Here are 5 ways it pays off, from bones to mood to body composition.
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Menopause: what's actually happening and what helps
Menopause reshapes the body in ways most people aren't fully prepared for. Here's a clear-eyed look at what's actually happening, from shifting hormones to long-term health effects, and what you can do about it.
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Cycling: why it might be the best exercise you're not doing
Cycling is one of the most efficient ways to build cardiovascular fitness without hammering your joints. Here's why it earns a place in almost any routine.
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Triathlon: what it takes and how to get started
Triathlon demands fitness across three disciplines at once, which is exactly what makes it so addictive. Whether you're eyeing a sprint race or a full Ironman, here's what you need to know before you start.
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Performance: what it really takes to get better
Performance improves when you stop guessing and start stacking the right habits in the right order. Here's what the evidence actually points to.
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Hit Play Not Pause: the podcast redefining midlife fitness
Hit Play Not Pause is the podcast that tells active, performance-minded women what they actually need to hear about menopause. It's specific, science-backed, and unlike anything else in the space.
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Feisty Women's Performance: the podcast worth your commute
Feisty Women's Performance delivers evidence-based conversations on training, health, and athletics specifically for women. If you've been looking for a podcast that takes female performance seriously, this one delivers.
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Menopausal women need unique muscle-building guidelines
Menopausal women need unique muscle-making guidelines, not just scaled-down versions of generic strength advice. The hormonal shift changes everything about how muscle responds to training.
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Tuck in between 10 and 11 for menopause health
Sleep timing is emerging as a key lever for managing menopause symptoms, and the window between 10 and 11 pm matters more than most women realise.