Originally published by HRNZ, Autumn 2026. Access the full magazine here. Written by Dr Amanda Sterling, Leadership Consultant. In this article, I share insights from my latest research into where organisations should focus their attention to increase the representation of women in leadership. Read it here: HRNZ – Autumn 2026 (Vol. 31 No. 1) Celebrating HR
This focus group brought together six women leaders from diverse sectors including healthcare, finance, utilities, and corporate services to explore what supports women’s career advancement into leadership roles. The conversation revealed how these women were claiming their unique perspectives and experiences as women in leadership and how their voices were then actively valued and supported
Explore the 2026 Four Factors having the most positive impact on women’s careers into leadership. Download the Women in Leadership Insights to Impact 2026 Summary Report
Gender-balanced boards improve decision-making and risk oversight. Why has the private sector yet to catch up? Originally published by the Institute of Directors, 6th March 2026. Access the article here. Written by Dr Amanda Sterling, Leadership Consultant The evidence has been clear for years: boards with greater gender diversity make better decisions, are more attuned to
Opportunity isn’t enough. Women’s progress depends on visible pathways, development support and structural change. Originally published by the Institute of Directors, 12th November 2025. Access the article here. Written by, Judene Edgar, Principal Governance Advisor, IoD, and Dr Amanda Sterling, Leadership Consultant Progress for women in leadership and governance has never been driven by chance;
Access the summary of Amanda’s PhD research. Organisations are struggling to recruit and retain women in leadership, and women are struggling to stay. While current approaches to address this are well-intentioned and have made some inroads, this world-first research demonstrates how recognition of embodied experiences within leadership (i.e. performances, experiences, and emotions associated with our
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