Sisterhood
in work and life BY AMALIA CHILIANIS
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ork and life are inextricably linked and so in this article I expand my focus on both work and life and how the sisterhood is so important in both. I share a little more personally with you in the hope that it is illustrative, helpful and supportive in some way. One of the definitions of sisterhood in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences or concerns.” As women beyond forty there is no doubt we have many shared experiences and concerns even if our conditions are vastly different. In work and in
life we want to make a meaningful and satisfying contribution and we want to feel heard, valued and supported. Unfortunately, in many people’s experience their work lacks meaning and satisfaction and we’re often not heard, valued or supported. This is where the sisterhood demonstrates its power and worth. In my last corporate role, I was a General Manager with a small team in a relatively small but important organisation. The people were all very committed to the purpose of the organisation which provided an essential service for many Australians. However,
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