What is idea behind women “Leaning in”?

“Leaning in” has come to mean women are doing what’s necessary, becoming more courageous, confident and successful doing what they perhaps don’t even want to do. Perhaps we can ease out of the idea of leaning in, out or back, and move toward the idea of authentic life choice.

Why we have too few women leaders | Sheryl Sandberg

What is the concept of pulling up the ladder?

This concept is that women who succeed, (particularly in male dominated workplaces) and have ‘climbed the ladder’ of success then tend to not support other women for fear of losing their dominance. 

Also called the “Queen Bee” mentality.

What’s an experience of working in a male – dominated workplace?

Listen to a couple of stories of experiences of working, and how sometimes our ‘baggage’ is not what the reality is…

Female Engineers Share Experiences In A Male-Dominated Field
Being a woman in a male dominated field (my experience in construction)

Woman’s Forest Congress

United States of America

This group has a vast network in the United States, conferences and would be something we could link with in the future. Follow them on facebook and have a look at their website.

Women in Timber and Forests Network

Australia

This Australian group hold meetings and conferences across Australia and any graduates this year should join New Institute of Forestry who collaborate with our Australian Institute of Foresters and their womens groups at conferences.