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# Out and about - Robyn Henderson & Gordon Bell
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/out-and-about-robyn-henderson-gordon-bell/
- Published: 2005-05-13T22:22:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-01T03:52:25.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: ideas, business, inspiration, technology, women, #Migrated-1775015344493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-01 14:49

In recent days I have been going out to various ICT industry functions in Sydney. Two of the speakers stood out from the rest. The first was [Robyn Henderson](http://www.networkingtowin.com.au/home.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) who spoke at the [FITT](http://www.fitt.org.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) networking session, and the second was [Gordon Bell](http://research.microsoft.com/users/GBell/?ref=katecarruthers.com) who spoke at the [AVCAL](http://www.avcal.com.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) breakfast.

Each of these speakers is an expert in their field:

[Robyn](http://www.networkingtowin.com.au/home.html?ref=katecarruthers.com) is a networking specialist, who has authored 9 books on networking and business building, self esteem and confidence building. Robyn has spoken in 10 countries, presents over 150 times each year and has never advertised - all of her work comes from networking and referrals and her website.

[Gordon](http://research.microsoft.com/users/GBell/?ref=katecarruthers.com) is a luminary in the ICT industry who was responsible for, amongst many other things, the PDP6 and VAX, and who is currently working at Microsoft as a researcher and indulging in the occasional angel investment.

Yet, what marked out these people for me was their passion and humility. Both are recognized as leaders in their field and yet each is willing to talk openly with people who share their passion. Each shares their learnings freely, and seeks to generate interest and growth in their area of passion. Most refreshing of all is their enthusiasm for both their area of expertise and for life in general. Perhaps Robyn summed it up best when she advised "Avoid keeping tabs on what you do for others: Give Without Expectations".

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F.Y.I. the host organizations for these events were:

[Females in Information Technology and Telecommunications](http://www.fitt.org.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) (FITT) is a network of women who have come together to encourage and support women and girls who want to reach their full potential in the information technology and telecommunications (IT&T) industry.

The [Australian Venture Capital Association Limited](http://www.avcal.com.au/?ref=katecarruthers.com) (AVCAL) is the national association that represents the venture capital industry's participants, promotes the industry and encourages investment in growing business enterprises.