Michelle regularly writes for and features in local and international publication and media outlets.

Executive PA: Want to stand out? Master your EQ

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With AI dominating the workplace, technical skills often take center stage. However, self-awareness and emotional intelligence (EQ) remain essential for success in the age of AI, serving as a critical competitive advantage. Cultivating a human-centric work culture and developing emotional agility are key to thriving in today’s evolving environment. Read more in Executive PA. With […]

Leaders Digest: Are You Leading AI or is AI Leading You?

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Michelle’s article “Leading AI Ethically or AI Leading You”, featured in Leaders Digest, challenges leaders to take decisive control in the era of AI by embracing ethical AI leadership, overcoming adoption challenges, and empowering their teams to thrive amid rapid technological change. Depending on which side of the AI divide you sit on, AI will […]

In The Black: 3 Ways to Minimise Workplace Interruptions

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Michelle Gibbings, expert contributor to In The Black, explains how setting boundaries and improving communication are key to minimising workplace interruptions and boosting productivity. When everyone is busy at work, no one wants to waste time. However, some days we spend hours sitting in back-to-back meetings and responding to incoming emails and messages rather than […]

Institute of Managers and Leaders: 5 Strategies to Stay Ahead in 2025

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As 2024 comes to a close, Michelle shares powerful  5 strategies to stay ahead in 2025, focusing on goal setting, purpose-driven leadership, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Read the full article at the Institute of Managers and Leaders. As 2025 approaches, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year gone by, […]

Daily Mail: The Work Christmas Party Mistakes that could get you FIRED – as Aussies are put on high alert ahead of the silly season

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Michelle Gibbings spoke with Daily Mail journalist Lisa Edser to highlight key work Christmas party mistakes that could risk your career. She discusses how workplace behaviour risks at these events can impact your career reputation management. Read the full article here. A workplace expert has urged Aussies to be on their best behaviour at Christmas parties, warning […]

SheDefined: The Essential Skills You Need to Supercharge Your Earning Power

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In this article for SheDefined, Michelle, an accredited executive coach explains the essential skills to supercharge your earning power and build a future-ready career, highlighting the role of AI and automation, creativity, leadership skills, and emotional intelligence (EQ) Workplaces are constantly changing, so if you want to build a thriving career with a strong earning […]

HR Director: Good Workplace Boundaries Should Always Lead from the Top

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In this article for HR Director, contributor Michelle Gibbings shares the importance of leadership by example and how setting clear workplace boundaries can enhance employee wellbeing, promote work-life balance, and drive sustainable productivity. Michelle explains why stepping out to lead from the front is essential for effective leadership. Read the article here. In the busyness […]

Yahoo Finance: Ominous end-of-year party warning for every Aussie worker: ‘Don’t want it to be you’

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In this article for Yahoo Finance, Michelle, a global keynote speaker, provides an essential end-of-year party warning on maintaining workplace boundaries and navigating workplace party etiquette. She also shares tips on effective employee networking to help you enjoy the event without becoming “that person.”  End-of-year work party season is here. Whether you love these events or loathe […]

In the Black: Envisioning 2035: The Future Landscape of Accounting and Finance

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Cameron Cooper from In the Black spoke with Michelle Gibbings and other experts to explore the future landscape of accounting and finance in 2035. Michelle highlights the rise of globally distributed teams, the increasing role of AI in finance working alongside human employees, and how these advances will transform workflows from simple tasks to more […]