The 2019 Women in Print breakfast series concluded this week, with the functions in Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane proving – say the organisers – that Australia’s girls who print are keener and more committed than ever.

The Sydney edition of the Women in Print breakfasts gave the 150 women in the room some useful food for thought on the importance of asking for what you want, the best way forward on employment contract negotiations and how to confidently communicate your message.

Heavy rain and cold were no deterrents to Sydney women engaged in print, with 139 industry professionals gathering this morning to hear more about interpersonal impact from people whisperer Anneli Blundell.

When it comes to negotiating in the workplace, women are at a disadvantage. Does this disadvantage persist in freelancing, where a contractor’s work is worth what they’re willing to negotiate?