Professor Julia Richardson is an internationally recognised expert in Careers and Human Resources Management and Head of the School of Management and Marketing at Curtin University. She has pursued a global career in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Canada and the UK and has won multiple awards for her research and teaching including over $1.5m in funding and industry/government collaborations. A former chair of the careers division, her current research interests include transitions from and into ‘extreme careers’, social origin and career opportunities and experiences and flexible work practices.  Her co-authored book (with Michael Arthur and Svetlana Khapova)  ‘An Intelligent Career: Taking Ownership of Your Work and Your Life’, published in English and Mandarin, is a top resource for business executives.