The Australian Women's Register

2 sound files (ca. 112 min.) Wendy McCarthy speaks about women and leadership; how Australian women define themselves regarding leadership; her family background; growing up in rural NSW; her schooling and education; role models and influences; the importance of enabling to good governance; the people and factors that shaped her life and her values; the difference between women and men in their approach of taking risks; feminism; her career as an executive at various organisations; her marriage; the impact of living and working as a teacher overseas; being identified as a change agent; her regard for mentors and the importance of mentoring; Dame Beryl Beaurepaire; her view on gender neutral leadership training; Plan International; her success at combining a career with family.