Category Archives: Tutorials for Women

Violence Against Women – The Murder of Ashling Murphy

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

The broad daylight murder of Ashling Murphy, 23-year-old beloved primary school teacher, jogging in her hometown of Tullamore, Co. Offaly sent shock waves through the entire country of Ireland and beyond. It was yet another wake-up call that violence against … Continue reading →

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The Secret Excuse for Still Holding Women and Minorities Back: “There Just Aren’t Many Like You Out There”

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Some years ago, a male senior colleague shared with me why more women weren’t being promoted in our division: “There just aren’t many like you out there,” he said. I replied, “That’s simply not true.” He persisted: “It is. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Is This Another Al Franken Situation?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I’ve read and watched the press feeding frenzy around Governor Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct, and I can’t help but wonder where they’re going with this. CNN appears to be having a field day with the issue rather than doing … Continue reading →

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Sexual Misconduct On Campus – In Ireland A Female Faculty Member Takes A Stand For Herself And Others

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

My heart and respect go out to Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin – broadcaster, lecturer  at University College Dublin who dealt with years of sexual harassment on campus. As those of you who stop by here regularly know, I’ve written often on the … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction and Fiction Keep Sexual Misconduct from the Basket of ‘Been-There-Done-That’

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As MeToo slides from intense focus to history, we risk sexual misconduct offenders creeping from their hiding places to harm again. Media attention has moved on to the coronavirus and other pressing issues. Fortunately, we have a force for change … Continue reading →

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And So, The Sexism Starts! Little Man Trump Calls Kamala Harris “Nasty”

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Joe Biden made an excellent choice for a running mate. It would have been hard to go wrong with such a great short list of women. Kamala Harris has experience campaigning and winning.  She’s brilliant, amiable, tough, always extremely prepared and … Continue reading →

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Tips on Female Empowerment – Interview with Kathleen Reardon

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I’ve collaborated for several years now on leadership issues with Diane Craig and Sandra Corelli at Corporate Class in Toronto, Canada. Their Power Up Your Presence interviews provide excellent tips for empowering yourself, especially if you’re a woman. Here is … Continue reading →

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The Weinstein Verdict – Is It a New Day For Women?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

When I began writing my new novel Damned If She Does, Harvey Weinstein was still a powerful man and a threat to women who entered his broad sphere of influence. Women in all walks of life were largely keeping quiet … Continue reading →

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How To Keep A Woman From Leadership

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

There are many ways to achieve this goal. And we saw one of them in a Washington Post article written by Ed Rendell, former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania. He insists that he likes Elizabeth Warren — a lot. Then goes … Continue reading →

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Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct at Work (Level One Revised)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As the Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct at Work (see in blog below) is meant to be a guide rather than a set of cut-and-dried categories, I’ve altered the label for level one.  The first level is now “Generally Not Offensive” … Continue reading →

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