Kirsten Lees

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Selected Works

Let go of my leg! How to get the working life you want after children
"After 10 years and 4 children it made me feel the world was my oyster." Kirstie Williams

Let go of my leg! Australia & New Zealand Edition
"One of the most refreshing books on this subject published in recent years" Canberra Times

Votes for women, The Australian Story
"An inspiration to all Australians" Sun-Herald

Kirsten is the Sydney-based author of the internationally published Let go of my leg: how to get the working life you want after children, which reached th BOSS magazine's best business books list 2005. The book has been translated into Korean, Greek and Russian as well as being distributed throughout the English-speaking market.

Kirsten works as a business and career journalist currently writing for the Weekend Australian and Boss Magazine, The Australian Financial Review. Kirsten has experience at senior management level in the media industry in Australia and in the UK and as a management consultant to a diverse range of businesses and industries, including financial services, publishing and business start ups. She has a Sloan Fellowship from the London Business School, University of London.

What the readers and reviewers say...

"A must-read for every woman thinking of returning to work.'
I'm Pregnant Magazine

'The best way to kick-start a brilliant new career.'
Junior

'This straight-talking guide covers everything'
Angels and Urchins

'Tremendous',
Angela Douglas, Anna Livia Radio, Dublin

'An inspiring read for anyone on the verge of returning to the office.'
Christine Long, Money Manager

'After ten years and four children, it made me feel the world was my oyster.'
Kirstie Williams

'Easy-to-read and information packed - it gave me the confidence to go after the flexible work environment I wanted and showed me how to achieve it.'
Julie, Account Manager, IT Industry

'The feedback from the presentation was awesome! Thank you again.'

"I read your book - every single word - from cover to
cover and I think it's fantastic."

Kirsten with Chloe and Emma

"One of the most refreshing books on this subject to be published in recent years."

Read Kirsten's Top Ten Back to Work Tips (26 KB)

• Do you want to go back to where you left off, or strike out in a new direction?

• Do you want to work from home, go freelance, or try a new business venture?

• Do you know where to start looking for a job?

• Do you know how to put together a convincing CV?

• Do you know how to work the system to get more of what you need from it – job sharing, telecommuting, term-time only contracts?

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