🚨🐝 Not all glass ceilings are broken by women: some are reinforced by them. We talk a lot about male allyship, but what about women supporting women? What about the times when it’s not men holding us back, but other women?

The truth is, some women climb the ladder but pull it up behind them, gatekeeping opportunities, withholding key information, and deciding who ‘deserves’ to rise.

~ Why does this happen?
~ What can we do about it?
~ And how can we shift from scarcity thinking to true allyship?

In my latest piece, I dive into the 🐝 Queen Bee effect 🐝, the real meaning of allyship, and why success is like Wi-Fi - not a pie.

Read on, and let’s change the conversation.

💬 Have you ever encountered gatekeeping in your career? Let’s talk!

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The Japan Times - A piece about me with a focus on pioneering as a Kiwi lawyer in Japan and my corporate governance in Japan hit The Japan Times! Check it out!

Feeling in the spotlight! Pinch me! Australian Women's Weekly (NZ Edition) – saw a four-page (!!) feature about little old me, written by none other than the iconic Judy Bailey. Judy took my rambling thoughts and turned them into a whimsical narrative about my upbringing, values, and legal and governance career in Japan. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it came out. Read on! ...

On September 20, 2024, I marked a huge milestone for me - nearly 30 years since I was admitted to the Bar in New Zealand in 1995. I barely recognize that shy, fresh-faced girl who was admitted to the bar all those years ago, but she’s still a big part of me. I’ve found myself looking back with deep gratitude over this career that has been unpredictable and exhilarating, full of twists and turns. Enjoy!

Wrap up from August 2024 from Catherine O’Connell Law.