I think every young, working woman would agree the #MeToo campaign was wildly overdue. As a former television news reporter in a capital city with a dozen #MeToo moments of my own, I fully endorse predators being exposed.

When I consider all my major career moves, they were each made possible by a handful of men whose ongoing support, mentorship and sponsorship created real and lasting opportunity for me. These guys have been candid in their counsel, consistently respectful and relentlessly encouraging in their belief of me.

Corporate communications expert Andrea Clarke says she is being told by male executives they are hesitant to mentor younger women now.

At times of deep fear in taking a non-traditional career path, they’ve made me feel like I could take the gamble and have it pay off. Mentoring matters.

Unfortunately, there is data and anecdotal information to indicate #MeToo has brought unintentional side effects that may hinder the progress of working women, and, as someone travelling the country helping young women communicate with authority to boost their chances at promotion, this is worrying to see. The majority of senior management roles in Australia are still occupied by men, it cannot be left to the smaller number of female senior leaders to mentor all younger women.