by Lisa McAdams | Jun 7, 2018 | Lead the Way
When we talk about domestic violence as a workplace issue, usually we are thinking about the victims of abuse. But in reality, companies will have perpetrators amongst their employees. As most workplaces still have a higher percentage of men working in them than...
by Lisa McAdams | Mar 29, 2018 | Lead the Way
When I left my relationship due to domestic violence, I went straight to a shelter I had two bags of clothes, one bags of toys, $33 and more debt than I care to mention. It was daunting, scary and I truly believed I did not have what it takes to rebuild my life. I...
by Lisa McAdams | Feb 28, 2018 | Lead the Way
My book is due for release this year, it has been a work of passion and I am proud of the work I have done because I know the difference it will make. This extract is the end of the chapter where I explain the Cycle of Violence including its impact on businesses...
by Lisa McAdams | Jan 17, 2018 | Lead the Way
A question I get all the time is. ‘We have had a policy for a while and yet so few people are disclosing domestic family violence in our workplace, why?’ The answer to that question is complicated. There are many reasons, but I believe without addressing...
by Lisa McAdams | Oct 4, 2017 | Lead the Way
‘This will not define me’ Jennifer Aniston The year before I left my abusive relationship Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt split. I admit I was one of the few people who didn’t really register with me at the time. My own life was so far out of whack, I...