Friday, 19 December 2008 - Christmas Wishes from the LunchBox Team

19 DECEMBER 2008        CHRISTMAS WISHES When we look back on the year we are so proud of the inspiring insights, motivating moments, experiences and advice shared, and connections made with you all across 2008 through our events, print and online communications. We hope you have been inspired too!       DID YOU KNOW? LunchBox List has grown from 5000 to 7000 subscribers this year, all receiving our weekly e-LIST communication and benefitting from top tips, event updates and information about issues for women with careers and in business. In all we held 12 major events across the year including six Lunch time events and four Making of Me days inspiring over 2500 women to enhance and develop their careers and lives. Worldly Women in March 2008 was again the biggest event in WA celebrating International Women’s Day attracting 750 women and school girls and 6 March 2009 looks set to be bigger yet with reserved tickets and 10 stands already booked for the morning career expo. If you want to find out about booking a stand or bringing your team along on this special day for all women, call us on 9380 9120. LIST Inspire Awards launched in 2008 with the Awards Presentation lunch attended by 350 people, recognising 65 truly inspirational women, one inspiring man and highlighting those companies supporting women. We encourage you to start thinking now of your nominations for the Awards next year so that they again promote the most inspirational women in our community. We welcomed 130 LISTmembers to the membership program, many taking the opportunities to attend the three launch events this year including a Terrace High Tea, Boardroom Verities and The LunchBox Party. Come on board and benefit too! We have a great selection of member-only events planned for next year. Join today for just $220 and have a chance of winning a $200 voucher for a body massage at The Spa at The Richardson in West Perth (upgrade to become a member online before 31 December 2008 to be in the draw). Our enhanced website was launched in January with even more interactive features for you including LISTpoll quick surveys, LISTmoves profiling WA women on the move, LISTcalendar of events happening around Perth, Have Your Say forum and much more, as well as taking all bookings online. LISTminizine editions in winter and summer allowed LunchBox List to inspire thousands more women with a great read, tips and lessons from an array of women and our partners. LunchBox List also introduced you to 75+ amazing, leading WA business women as speakers throughout the year at events. Well – what a year! In all LunchBox List touched the lives of over 10,000 WA women in 2008 in many ways. We value your connection with us and look forward to providing you with a fantastic calendar of events, also great reading both in print and online. Time for a break and see you in the New Year refreshed and ready to provide you with a programme that really will enhance your career and your life. Our office will be closed from 22 December until 12 January. For any urgent queries contact 0423 022 242. In the meantime have a safe and happy break. Christmas Wishes The LunchBox List Team     ©LunchBox List.  To unsubscribe from eNewsletters send an email to  info@cebd.com.au

Thursday, 11 December 2008 - E-newsletter: Our Top 10 gift ideas for you

11 DECEMBER 2008         LUNCHBOX LIST’S TOP 10 GIFT IDEAS With days slipping by fast in the lead up to Christmas, we thought we would make life easier for you with our TOP 10 gift ideas: 1) Art Gallery Shop - the place to go to find quirky, interesting gifts, for yourself, clients and colleagues. The Art Gallery Shop at the Art Gallery of Western Australia is jam packed with books, jewellery, home items, gadgets, trinkets  and much more. www.artgallery.wa.gov.au/shop/index.asp   2) A Gift of Inspiration - buy an $88 ticket to one of six LunchBox Lunch List events in 2009 and you will be giving a true gift of inspiration. Your Gift of Inspiration comes in a gift envelope and can be mailed to you next week. Email info@cebd.com.au   3) Wilder Bunch bouquet - dress your Christmas table with beautiful blooms from LunchBox List’s florist, Wilder Bunch in Northbridge www.wilderbunch.com.au 4) Health Coaching session - we believe health and wellbeing is critical to career success so encourage someone you know to get healthy in 2009 with a health coaching session from one of Perth’s leading health coaches, Kylie Mathieson www.emergeone.com.au   5) LISTmembership - for just $220 give someone you know a present that will keep on giving all year long. LISTmembers receive loads of benefits, special offers and access to member only events to inspire and develop, build networks and careers. Phone 9380 9120 or go to www.lunchboxlist.com   6) Design gifts from Gargano & Doherty - benefit from the creative skills of two Perth interior designers Dianne Doherty and Paula Gargano with a very special offer for LunchBox List subscribers - bring your plans and ideas for a 45 minute private interior design consultation, just $88. Or have some fun learning and sharing at one of their interior design group jamming sessions. Email admin@garganodoherty.com.au 7) The Spa at The Richardson - relax, repose and re-energise with a luxurious treatment from a Balinese massage to skin brighteners and hot stone treatments all in the surrounds of Perth’s newest boutique hotel The Richardson in West Perth - luxury from head to toe. www.therichardson.com.au   8) Jewellery by Helene Designs - handmade jewellery by Helen Edwards that is as unique and individual as you. Astor Arcade, 665 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley, phone 9371 6566. 9) Morph Me workshop - get an image update for the new year at Morph Me’s summer styling workshops, just $95 to find out your colours, style, proportions, hair and make up to look your best. www.morphme.com.au   10) Perth VITA Subscription - for just $25 give a gift that keeps on giving all year with an annual subscription to the ultimate lifestyle magazine for WA women, Perth VITA magazine.  to subscribe phone 9482 3060.   TOP TIPS FOR YOU Can you believe the holiday season is nearly upon us? Everyone has lots on the go but we wanted to provide you with some clear success tips for you, your career and your business to make 2009 the best yet.  Here are seven key tips for your business and career success from Max Newham: • Establish the reason your business or department exists – set goals • Measure everything you can – performance measurement • Develop systems to help you run your business • Embrace new ways of doing things – review position regularly • Plan for the future – growth • Treat your business relationships as partners – winning strategy • Never stop learning – attend events (LunchBox List provide an event each month for you to attend), read and network to improve your business and personal development Tougher economic times present greater challenges that push the focus back to business success and these key tips can help. If you have any suggestions for business growth or success think about sharing them with others on the LunchBox List at our online HAVE YOUR SAY forum, just go to www.lunchboxlist.com .       LIST MINIZINE FOR WOMEN IN YOUR OFFICE Would you like copies of the latest edition LISTminizine sent to you to share with women in your office? Read all about WA’s most inspirational women - the winning ambassadors of our inaugural 2008 LIST Inspire Awards launched earlier this year. Each of the 11 winning ambassadors’ are featured offering you an insight into their lives, careers and best tips and advice for you. We also profile what leading organisations in Perth are doing to attract and retain staff and how LunchBox List events and being a LIST Leader can benefit women in your organisation. Email Amy at info@cebd.com.au to request copies to share with your colleagues.     Hope these unique gift ideas give you some inspiration to get shopping and treat those around you,   Regards The LunchBox Team       ©LunchBox.  To unsubscribe from e-Newsletters send an email to  info@cebd.com.au . To ensure you continue to receive these e-Newsletters add lunchboxlist@cebd.com.au  to your email address book.

Wednesday, 3 December 2008 - E-newsletter: Offers and more for you in December

3 December 2008       LIST MEMBERSHIP – join now to win one of two vouchers for The Spa at The Richardson worth $200. Become a member this month and benefit from a whole year of special member-only opportunities to enhance your connections with other women in business. We have a special incentive to join now - all new LISTmembers joining in December 2008 go in the draw to win one of two vouchers for a 1 hr 20 minute luxurious full body massage at The Spa at The Richardson in West Perth worth $200 each. Immerse yourself in an urban haven of serenity and quickly forget the outside world. Remember - for just $220 for a full year LISTmembership, you will be invited to a range of targeted social and business events to increase your contacts and grow your career in 2009. This is also a valuable gift to give someone else in your team to help develop them too. Go to the membership page at www.lunchboxlist.com to upgrade or call us to join on 9380 9120 and you can be in the draw for this great December prize.         HOW TO RECESSION PROOF YOUR CAREER “How can I recession-proof my career and business?” is something we have been asked a lot lately. Taking charge and developing your own career is a positive, pro-active way to help you survive and your career to thrive. LunchBox List can help you, here’s how: EVENT TICKETS – Group Discounts Be part of Perth’s best and biggest events for women with careers at monthly LunchBox List and The Making of Me career development days. Don’t just say you will be part of it – do something about it now by booking a TEAM TICKET package for you and other women in your office. Click here for order form and receive big discounts if you buy a block of 10 or more tickets before 15 December. WORLDLY WOMEN – 6 March 2009 Each year we celebrate International Women’s day with the biggest event in WA for women including hundreds of upper secondary school girls and regular LunchBox List attendees, and showcase four truly inspirational younger women speakers on this day. You should bring a group from your office on 6 March 2009, to be inspired and celebrate together on this globally recognised day for all women. CAREER EXPO – Recruitment Opportunity A limited number of Expo stands are still available for your business to promote career opportunities or information to over 450 upper secondary school girls and hundreds of business women on 6 March 2009. Call Amy on 9380 9120 for cost details and to secure your stand now. SPONSORSHIP/ ADVERTISING Promote your business and brand to 7000 women on the list as well as thousands more through our various media platforms: e-newsletters, www.lunchboxlist.com and through sponsorship of LunchBox List, The Making of Me or Worldly Women events. There are many valuable and exclusive opportunities and benefits available when you align your business with ours. We also have ‘Gift Bag’ opportunities for every event – call us to find out more. SPEAKER SUGGESTIONS Do you know a woman in your office who we should consider for a speaking opportunity in 2009? We are always keen to hear from you about who is out there inspiring and leading the way in your opinion so let us know and we might be able to bring profile to someone you know. REFER A FRIEND Does your organisation support women and encourage you to participate in career development and networking opportunities with LunchBox List? Help other women in your office to find fulfillment, grow their career and be developed in 2009 by encouraging them to join the list or let your HR and marketing team know about being on the list. It is free and they will receive a weekly e-newsletter inspiring them with career tips and advance information about all upcoming events. Win FREE movie passes when you REFER A FRIEND to join the list. To find out more about any of these opportunities, just call The LunchBox Team on 9380 9120 or email info@cebd.com.au.     TIME TO SHOP Are you looking for something a bit different this Christmas? The Art Gallery Shop located in the main foyer of the Art Gallery of Western Australia has a fantastic selection of wonderful and unique gifts for family, friends, clients and colleagues. Open 10 – 5pm daily, you will be in awe of the groovy, cute gifts and ideas here from books to jewellery, eclectic pieces for your home and much more.  And more great excuses to go shopping this weekend - as if you needed one! This week sees fashion on the agenda with two one-day only opportunities to get groovy for summer. Unwrapped:Subiaco hits Rokeby Road with an exciting night market this Thursday 4 December. It's the perfect excuse for a girl's night out and your best chance to buy quality fashion, accessories, jewellery and homewares directly from WA's hot new designers... just in time for Christmas! Shopping starts at 5pm with 42 stalls running along the northern stretch of Rokeby Rd, from Roberts Rd to Hay St. There will be other activities as part of the Subiaco Street Festival, with the whole event closing at 9pm. Treasure Box is your second opportunity with a one-day fashion sale on this Sunday 7 December at The Royal Park Hall, corner of Vincent and Charles Street, North Perth from 10am to 4pm. With part proceeds from all sales at Treasure Box going directly to the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA – this is your chance to pick up some uber-cool samples, designer fabrics and accessories or maybe even a bit of vintage gear with fashion on sale from some of Perth’s top designers including Joveeba, Megan Salmon, Gospel, Katou and others.     LUNCHBOX INVITATION ONLY PARTY Last week’s end of year LunchBox Party was a lot of fun with over 150 amazing women - and a few men - partying in the boardroom of Freehills overlooking the Swan River. LISTmembers attended along with VIPs and sponsors, all enjoying stunning canapés and bubbles. The noise levels were testimony to the quantity of networking and our ‘Kick Up Your Heels’ theme adding to the fun. We were delighted to award Anna Turnbull (pictured right) from WA Newspapers the winner of the best party shoes, and everyone was a winner on the night with a value packed Gift Bag full of special offers and take-home goodies.  As we draw to the close of another year, we hope each of you has received many benefits this year from LunchBox List whether it be a weekly career tip, connecting with women at events, being inspired to do something new or different, finding a mentor, interacting on our LISTweb, or being motivated by the stories and journeys of our amazing WA women speakers and women profiled in LISTminizine. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you again in 2009. Regards The LunchBox Team                     ©LunchBox.  To unsubscribe from eNewsletters send an email to  info@cebd.com.au

Monday, 17 November 2008 - Don't miss out - VIP Invitation to The LunchBox Party

UPDATE 18 NOVEMBER 2008       VIP INVITATION TO PARTY WITH LUNCHBOX We are having a fantastic ‘Invitation only’ end of year party next Tuesday 25 November. You can be on the VIP guest list too by becoming a LISTmember today. For just $220 you get many valuable benefits including your VIP invite, a FREE ticket to a future LunchBox event and much more…. Upgrade to become a LISTmember this month for just $220 and get a value packed annual membership with benefits straight away including: - Your complimentary invitation to celebrate at the exclusive  invite-only afternoon LUNCHBOX PARTY at Freehills - Latest edition of LISTminizine mailed direct to you when it comes hot off the press - Free $88 LunchBox List event ticket for 2009 - Full year’s access to “member-only” networking and social events - Free movie tickets, event discounts and much more So, don’t miss out. Visit www.lunchboxlist.com, LOGIN and update MY PROFILE by ticking LISTmember box and follow payment prompts. Alternatively call 9380 9120 and we can help you to upgrade – it takes just 5 minutes and you could be partying next week with us too!        WHAT OUR LIST MEMBERS SAY... “I love all the LunchBox List events and The Making of Me days but being a LISTmember gives it all a special edge. As a business consultant, the main focus of these events for me is networking. The learnings and the inspiration are fantastic but attending LISTmember special events gives me a great opportunity to meet some pretty remarkable Western Australian women, to share stories and experiences in an intimate setting that is always friendly and easy to move around in.” Michelle McGrath, Simpatia “Having only been a LISTmember for a few months... I have only fabulous things to say for its benefits to women in business! I have had the privilege to share stories with other women in similar positions to me... It’s a forum to discuss... share ... and be inspired, while making friends at the same time.... And then there is The LunchBox Party to end the year!” Jane Le Grove, Frogmat Environmental “I have been attending LunchBox List events since 2005 and have found them a great source of information while navigating my career. The addition of LISTmembership has been fantastic as the events bring together an amazing group of women with a wealth of experience who understand the benefit of sharing their stories. I have always left the member events uplifted and motivated with practical strategies or new contacts to benefit my career but more importantly a wise and wide network of women in business who you can assist or can assist you. I call it the essence of LunchBox and am really looking forward to the party too.” Alexandra Sparvell, Engineers Australia       We hope you can join us to party, celebrate with other LunchBox women and benefit from being a LISTmember too..... Kind regards, THE LUNCHBOX TEAM          ©LunchBox List.  To ensure you continue to receive weekly e-newsletters, please add lunchboxlist@cebd.com.au to your address book. To unsubscribe from e-newsletters send an email to info@cebd.com.au .

Tuesday, 11 November 2008 - E-newsletter: Team Tickets and The LunchBox Party

FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE 12 NOVEMBER 2008         TEAM TICKET OFFER  Rewarding, inspiring and developing you and your team in 2009 will  pay handsome dividends, with LunchBox List events presenting the best in West Australian women business leaders sharing their success strategies, career achievements and life journeys. Don’t delay in taking advantage of our November special offer and SAVE with team ticket packages to all 2009 LunchBox List events. Buy a block of 10, 20, 30 or more tickets and receive BIG discounts with up to $20 off each ticket. This offer is available for ONE MORE WEEK ONLY. Download ORDER FORM now and bring inspiration and opportunity to women in your workplace for all of 2009.       PARTY WITH US Become a LISTmember today to get your exclusive complimentary invitation to join us at THE LUNCHBOX PARTY. Kick up your heels at this invitation-only afternoon cocktail event being held in conjunction with new LIST Leader Freehills in their stunning 36th floor CBD sky top eerie on Tuesday 25 November. The guest list is filling fast - so become a member this week so you too can join us in your favourite party shoes to network with key Freehills women, LISTmembers and other guests and celebrate the year. Annual membership is just $220 with many fantastic benefits: -Complimentary invitation to THE LUNCHBOX PARTY on November 25 at Freehills -Free LunchBox List event ticket valued at $88 -Annual program of “member-only” networking events  -Special offers, movie tickets and event discounts -Monthly membership newsletter, special area access on LISTwebsite and more. To become a LISTmember today go online to www.lunchboxlist.com , LOGIN and update MY PROFILE by ticking LISTmember box and follow payment prompts. Alternatively call 9380 9120 and we can help you. Then stay tuned and you will receive your invitation by email to party with us. But be quick – invitations are limited and on a first in-first served basis for new joining Members.          WHERE TO SHOP  Did you know that LunchBox has its own online DIRECTORY of products and services? Click here to check out who’s advertising in our Career, Health, Wealth, Pamper, Shopping and Services Directory including new advertiser's Mortgage Vision, Cosmetic Images, Dataprime Solutions and Mint Coaching. If you have a product or service of interest to women and would like to promote it to over 6700 women in WA - to advertise call 9380 9120 for rates and a special November offer.       MORE INTERESTING READING... LunchBox List's latest research conducted by Synovate highlights that the key driver to delivering greater work fulfillment is improved professional and personal development for 43 per cent of you, ahead of more money (38 per cent), challenging work (28 per cent) and being recognised by others and receiving praise (26 per cent). Little wonder you like attending LunchBox events! Also a  reminder to us as women of just how important it is to keep getting development and training if we are to advance our careers, including how much happier this makes us feel. LunchBox very much looks forward to being part of your own career development and success again in 2009. To view full results from this research, please email emma@cebd.com.au . Thanks also to all those who contributed their thoughts in this latest Synovate survey – and to have your say again go to this month’s online LISTpoll question.         MANIC BOTANIC - A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY  Have you always dreamed of running your own business and have a passion for beautiful blooms, gifts and more? Anyone attending a LunchBox event in the past three years would have noticed the stunning blooms adorning the stage thanks to Manic Botanic. Now an opportunity to be part of this successful business which is on the market after 15 amazing years of love and development from its founder Debra Hayes.  Contact Martin Hendrick at Norvest Corporate on 9324 8555 if you are interested in this business opportunity and mention LunchBox!      QUOTE OF THE WEEK... "An entrepreneur's ability to dream big dreams, see opportunity around every corner and be future focused is a strength – EXCEPT for when it's not! In a market place that is tighter, clients are quickly changing strategy, which is affecting your pipeline and sales. Therefore it may be time to take stock and focus on some basics and stick to the “tried and tested” strategy that you know works. It may not shine, it's not new - but it is required to survive in this market place" - Pollyanna Lenkic.   We do hope you will think about becoming a LISTmember this month and join us in celebrating the year at The LunchBox Party as well as benefitting from being part of this new LunchBox initiative to help grow your career, confidence and circles of influence. Kind regards, THE LUNCHBOX TEAM               ©LunchBox.  To unsubcribe from eNewsletters send an email to  info@cebd.com.au

Wednesday, 5 November 2008 - E-newsletter: Get your Invitation to The LunchBox Party

FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE 6 NOVEMBER 2008       THE LUNCHBOX PARTY Become a LISTmember today to get your exclusive invitation to join us at THE LUNCHBOX PARTY. Kick up your heels at this VIP event - an invitation only afternoon cocktail event being held at Freehills on Tuesday 25 November. Put your best foot forward and join us in your favourite party shoes to network, have fun and celebrate the year. LISTmembership is only $220 for a year and includes the following benefits: - Your complimentary invitation to THE LUNCHBOX PARTY on November 25 at Freehills - One free ticket to attend any LunchBox List event in 2009 valued at $88 - A full year’s access to “member-only” events like Boardroom Verities and Terrace High Teas - Special offers throughout the year including free movie tickets, event discounts and more To become a LISTmember today go online to www.lunchboxlist.com, LOGIN and update MY PROFILE by ticking LISTmember box and follow payment prompts. Alternatively call 9380 9120 and we can help you. Then stay tuned to receive your invitation by email to THE LUNCHBOX PARTY. But be quick – invitations are limited and available to new LISTmembers on a first in-first served basis.         NOVEMBER TEAM SPECIAL  Will women in your team need to be rewarded, inspired, motivated and developed in 2009? Do you want to hear and learn from Communication Queens, Extraordinary Women, Women of Influence, CEOs and other real West Australian women business leaders about their career and life journeys and achievements? Of course you do! Take advantage of our November special offer and SAVE with team ticket packages to all 2009 LunchBox List events. Buy a block of 10, 20, 30 or more tickets and receive BIG discounts with up to $20 off each ticket. This offer is strictly limited and available for just two weeks only. Download ORDER FORM or email info@cebd.com.au for details now and bring inspiration and opportunity to women in your workplace in 2009.       CEO UPDATE As I write I am still on a high from last week’s Business of Communication – Making of Me day. Over 140 women attended and were inspired and educated by 12 fantastic women. Marathon swimming champion Shelley Taylor-Smith shared her personal story with us and highlighted the importance of ‘hanging with the right team’ and avoiding ‘dream takers’. Her story was both motivating and inspiring. We learnt the ABC of communication, how to develop Brand You, how to negotiate your next salary increase, the importance of creating key messages for you to promote and finally at the end of the day we put it all together and planned for the future with our own action plan for success. I have been the CEO of LunchBox List events for six weeks now and this event was a true celebration of all that makes our company special and unique. We believe in advancing career development and support of women in WA. During the day I got to meet many of the attendees, I was delighted to hear positive feedback with words like: ‘Amazing; inspirational; a real support for my career; so glad I am attending for the whole day’. As we look to 2009 we plan to inspire and motivate you again and to those that have never attended we hope to welcome you on board! Susan Fleming from Australian Institute of Management aptly summed it up when she said: ‘Women take what they get and men get what they want’. I hope that in 2009 more women will start getting what they want and we plan on delivering the developmental days, lunches and networking opportunities that will help progress you career – we hope you value the experience and for your diary our next Making of Me will be on 26 March 2009.        YOUR VIEW  You may have contributed with your view to our September online survey in conjunction with our market research partner, Synovate. You may also be interested to know that this survey indicated that women with the most fulfilling personal lives are active - through travel, playing sport or entertaining. So this month’s web poll is asking you: How often do you exercise? Go to LISTpoll to have your say.     LEADERSHIP MATTERS Are you interested in the world of media? Hear from one of the leading players in the national media scene at the upcoming Leadership Matters breakfast presented by The West Australian Business Events program. Join FOXTEL chief executive Kim Williams next Friday 14 November as he talks about diversity, choice and the changing media landscape – including FOXTEL digital TV, high definition TV, mobile TV and broadband – as well as the art of business and the business of the arts. To book go to www.thewest.com.au/events or phone 9482 3820.         THE STATISTICS On the 28 October The West Australian published the latest Equal Opportunity for Women in the workplace (EOWA) Report 2008 findings. We are constantly reminded to push our career paths yet this research has highlighted that women in Australia have actually lost ground in the workplace. The survey of the top 200 ASX companies illustrated that there are now just 10.7% women executive managers as compared with 12% in 2006. There are 10 men for every woman on boards, and at CEO level there were 49 males to every woman. The report found that women are earning 84 cents in the male dollar. Time and time again we are reminded that the fight still needs to be fought and women need to plan their career paths and not accept what they are given. Australia still lags behind US, Britain, South Africa and New Zealand. We hope that www.lunchboxlist.com continues to provide much to help advance your career to new heights, and maybe a place to start is to become a LISTmember this month to grow your networks, business and other valuable opportunities with women like you. Kind regards, THE LUNCHBOX TEAM           ©LunchBox.  To unsubcribe from eNewsletters send an email to  info@cebd.com.au

Monday, 20 October 2008 - e-Newsletter: Career tips for you

FORTNIGHTLY UPDATE 21 OCTOBER 2008       LEARN FROM TOP COMMUNICATORS Build self confidence, gain clarity and add to the professionalism of the messages you communicate each day in the workplace at our upcoming The Business of Communication day next Tuesday 28 October. Bookings close this Friday, and with multiple ticket options available including half or full day participation and prices starting from $275, we hope you will join us to grow your communication skills and learn from some of Perth’s top communicators. This day will help you to build confidence and grow business, build better relationships, manage staff more positively, influence others and communicate using key messages - as well as being motivated by a power-packed personal presentation from world champion marathon swimmer Shelley Taylor-Smith. Click here for agenda and to book – go to www.lunchboxlist.com .         DID YOU KNOW?  Did you know that the team at LunchBox support the community in a number of ways through donating LunchBox Lunch List and Making of Me tickets to charities including Breast Cancer Foundation of WA and Leukaemia Foundation amongst others? We also have our own Giving Program called SISTER ACT. This program makes available event tickets at a significant discount to women who would like to join us but may be financially unable eg women working in non-profits, women running their own small business or students. We have FIVE discounted Sister Act tickets available for next week’s THE BUSINESS OF COMMUNICATION as part of our giving program - call Zoe today on 9380 9120 to find out if you or someone you know is eligible.      WHO IS LEADING THE WAY IN WA? We welcome on board Freehills as the newest organisation to join our LIST LEADER group – recognising those companies in WA who are leading the way for women. All LIST LEADER companies support women and have affirmative and supportive policies and practices in place for their women. Additionally they bring staff and clients to all LunchBox Lunch List events throughout the year encouraging their career development and providing them with inspiration, career advice and lessons from our women speakers who so generously share their career journeys each month. 2008 LIST LEADERS - Department of Agriculture and Food - Department of Industry and Resources - Fundraising Institute of Australia - Freehills - Main Roads WA - Mardon Recruitment - Pitcher Partners - Realmark - Rowland - Women’s Interagency Network - Young Professionals Network We also acknowledge each of our major partners who also actively support women including The University of Western Australia, Synovate, Goundrey Wines, Utopia Financial Services and principal partner The West Australian. If you think your company should be a LIST LEADER in 2009, call Emma on 9380 9120 to discuss how women in your organisation can benefit too.       CAREER TIPS Our much awaited next LISTminizine is due out next month. Here is a sneak peek of some top career tips in this next edition from Jo Harrison-Ward, chief executive officer of FESA and winning ambassador of our LIST Inspire The CEOs Award this year. Jo says:  - Take opportunities - Don’t always wait for the “right time” - Develop your skills - Build relationships and networks - Master negotiation - Use your instinct - Seek a mentor - Be true to your values     REFER A FRIEND TO WIN If you email us contact details for TWO friends or colleagues who you think might want to be added to the LunchBox List to receive weekly email updates like this one, we will send you a two-for-one movie ticket to see the very entertaining new chick flick THE WOMEN starring a who’s who of Hollywood women include Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett-Smith. Email info@cebd.com.au today with your TWO friends’ contact details including email address and postal address, and we will send you a FREE movie pass.        SMELL THE ROSES An article came our way recently about “stress management” and knowing how many of us feel stressed on a regular, even day-to-day basis we thought we would share it with you. A lecturer, explained stress management to a class by lifting a glass of water and asking: “How heavy is this glass of water?” A range of answers were returned but the lecturer answered - the weight is not the key thing it is the length of time you hold it that has the impact. If you have to hold it for a minute, no problem but if you have to hold it for a day then you are in trouble! It is the same with stress - if you do not take a break, the burden can become unbearable. Stop and smell the roses and you will find you have more energy to complete the tasks that need to be completed.  Thought for today: A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour - Janet Lane. With our final Making of Me day on next week and your next chance to benefit from one of these outstanding, motivating and inspiring days not until next March, we hope you will think about booking now. Or maybe encourage someone in your team who needs a career boost to think about joining us? With 98% of past attendees saying the day represented great value and 97% saying they would recommend the day to a colleague – do just that and help another woman in your team to benefit from The Business of Communication – increase confidence and communication skills as well as a truly inspiring day to meet other women like you, build contacts and share information. We hope you or someone you know can join us,  Kind regards, THE LUNCHBOX TEAM