In the Media

In a recent article featured in psnews.com.au, Michelle says people who automatically shut out the opinions of those they dislike may be cutting themselves off from a valuable source of information. As the world becomes more complex, the need for dialogue, understanding and the willingness to check assumptions and listen to points of view you disagree […]

Michelle was recently interviewed on the TODAY Show talking about teens entering the workforce.

The quest to attract new clients can sometimes overshadow the importance of client retention, but not paying attention to retention can come at a significant cost. Written by John Burfitt and featured in Vet Practice, Michelle offers her expert opinion on why you should never take your clients for granted. One of the wisest adages […]

In this article featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, Michelle offers her insight and advice on how to create a well environment for work, at home. Ensuring you have a modern home office that meets all your wellness and workplace needs is as important to your lifestyle as eating well and breathing fresh air. From […]

In this article featured in psnews.com.au, Michelle says that while it’s unrealistic to love every moment of the working day it is possible to spread the joy around as far as possible. The alarm goes off or your iPhone pings to signal the start of the working day. Do you jump out of bed excited or […]

Michelle was recently interviewed on the TODAY Show talking about powerful women in business. Watch the segment below.

Michelle recently wrote an article featured in CEOWORLD Magazine on how leaders can leverage from the skills within their team to create an optimum workforce. As organisations grapple with more complex decisions and an ever increasing pace of change building a workforce equipped with the skills and experience to thrive in this environment is critical. […]

Michelle recently featured in Yahoo Finance talking about the skills that you need to get a higher paying job. As wages growth continues to stagnate in Australia, securing a pay rise in your current profession is getting harder. Is it time to consider shifting roles or industries where pay rates are traditionally higher? No degree […]

In an article featured in The Weekend Australian, Michelle talks about how leaders can improve workplace well being, with a little practice. When organisations analyse their culture and determine their values, gratitude isn’t a trait that is likely to appear — yet increasingly it is considered to be critical for wellbeing and success. The 2017 […]

Michelle recently wrote an article featured in Leadernomnics about the risk of getting burnout. In a world that’s in a constant state of busy-ness being able to slow down and find time for self-care can be very hard. Leaders worry that if they slow down they will miss something, or simply not have enough time […]

Featured in business woman MEDIA, Michelle talks about some inspiring women who took the leap and took control of their careers. Successful careers are borne out of two common threads – being deliberate and purposeful, and being willing to take a risk and put in the effort. Career success isn’t about luck and being in […]

In this article featured in CEO Magazine, Michelle talks about how to be an effective change leader when your business is going through a transformation. Technology is changing all aspects of how we work and live, with the inevitable result being constant and rapid change in the workplace. To be successful, leaders need to work […]

Michelle was recently on the TODAY show chatting to Deb Knight about high paying jobs that don’t require a university degree and, the skills required for career success. Click here to view.

Do you think like a leader? Michelle recently explored this question in an article she wrote for Leadernomics. Developing the next generation of leaders was listed as the top issue for CEOs in DDI’s CEO Challenges: Global Leadership Forecast for 2018 report. Leaders are increasingly being asked to grapple with complex problems for which there […]

Michelle recently wrote an article featured in Yahoo Finance about what things to consider before moving to a part-time job. There might be one of various reasons why someone already in the workforce wants to move from full to part time work. They may be wanting to scale down and ease into retirement, or they […]

Michelle recently featured in Q Super talking about how to take your career to the next level. Ideally, we all want to grow our career and that usually means a more exciting job and a larger wage, or salary. But while you may be ambitious to achieve a senior role, how do you get there? […]

In a recent article featured in Insurance Business Australia, Michelle talks about why some stress is good for insurance brokers. Most brokers are used to juggling a consortium of tasks and challenges but, for those who have found themselves eyeing the easy life with envy, take solace in the thought that a little bit of […]

Are you owning your reputation? Michelle explored this question in an article she wrote for Money & Life. Owning your reputation means being clear on your values and what you stand for. Everyone has a reputation, which is essentially what they are known for. The challenge is that what you want to be known for, […]

Michelle recently featured in the CEOWORLD magazine writing about why thinking differently is a competitive advantage. Developing the next generation of leaders was listed as the top issue for CEOs in DDI’s CEO Challenges: Global Leadership Forecast for 2018 report. Leaders are increasingly being asked to grapple with complex problems for which there is no one right […]

In a recent article featured in Business Woman Media, Michelle offers her tips on how to negotiate your salary during a job interview. Most people don’t like talking about money, and so negotiating the starting salary for a new role is something many people dread. However, when you shy away from negotiating you are walking […]