CQUniversity Mackay's female cohort has been following a positive example from Rockhampton, proving breakfast time can also offer food for thought.

The Mackay Senior Women's Breakfast gives women in senior positions at CQUniversity the chance to network, share breakfast and offer support, once a month.

Originally a Rockhampton initiative, Academic Registrar Barbara Lawrence was approached to start the network in Mackay too.

The Mackay Senior Women's Breakfast group from left Geoleen Feeney, Barbara Lawrence, guest speaker Julie Boyd, Deborah Tunnicliff, Irena Lee, Dorne Wallace and Lyn Forbes-Smith. "I felt, as busy senior women, that we often saw each other across a meeting room, but rarely had the time to get to know each other and be able to offer support and encouragement in our respective positions," Ms Lawrence said.

Each month, a guest speaker is invited to come along for breakfast and share their story with the group.

"We look for an inspirational woman who is doing something interesting and contributing to the community," Ms Lawrence said.

"Over the past few years in Rockhampton we've had women CEOs, a mine manager, a barrister, an ABC Radio host, small business owners and even a crocodile farmer.

"These women have all been inspirational, motivational and thoroughly enjoyable to listen to as they tell their story and throw a few gems to take away."

The breakfasts, which began running during late 2011 in Mackay, have been well received. Attendees pay $20 which covers breakfast and provides a small donation to a local group supporting the community.