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

Stuff NZ: Don’t become obsolete – you can future proof your career

Eventually all products become obsolete and get replaced by something else. Something that’s bigger, better and more innovative. The same thing happens with jobs. Roles disappear, while new ones are created. In a world experiencing exponential change, it’s impossible to future proof your job. But you can future proof your career. My article on the […]

Brisbane Times: How to future proof your career

In a world experiencing exponential change, it’s impossible to future proof your job. But you can future proof your career. The term “future proof” is often used in the technology and medical sectors where it’s desirable to build products which retain their value and don’t quickly become obsolete. Eventually all products become obsolete and get replaced by […]

Sydney Morning Herald: How to future proof your career

In a world experiencing exponential change, it’s impossible to future proof your job. But you can future proof your career. The term “future proof” is often used in the technology and medical sectors where it’s desirable to build products which retain their value and don’t quickly become obsolete. Eventually all products become obsolete and get replaced by […]

Luke & Susie: Having everything doesn’t lead to happiness

I had the pleasure of talking to Luke & Susie on their syndicated radio show about our constant search for “everything”, and how we can develop deliberate habits that will change our happiness set point and enable us to experience greater happiness in our everyday lives.

The Law Management Hub: The conscious change leader: 6 ways to enhance your ability to deliver progress

Conscious change leaders have greater self-awareness and a more expansive leadership mindset. Creating success within firms requires leaders who are at once innovative and compassionate as they embrace change and support their colleagues. Such leaders are not one-dimensional. They work across boundaries, embrace new ideas and learnings and are innovative, authentic, compassionate and resilient. They […]

Leaderonomics: Begin Afresh Even When You Have Unfinished Business

The start of a new year is a good time to think about how you and your team are spending your time at work. If you want to make a difference in your organisation and have a team that makes progress, it’s important to consider the meaning of time. Gear up for a strong 2017 […]

CEO Institute: Influence – A Competitive Advantage For CEOs

How we work and live is fundamentally changing. We live in what is now commonly referred to as a VUCA world – volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous. Organisations – large and small –  know they have to respond to this. Consequently, CEOs are under constant pressure to perform. This pressure comes from many quarters – investors, […]

IIDM: Influence – A competitive advantage for CEOs

CEOs need to be able to influence within and outside their organisation so they can get traction and make progress. CEOs are under constant pressure to perform. This pressure comes from many quarters – investors, the Board, regulators, customers, employees and other external stakeholders. It’s not surprising that CEOs are always looking for the next […]

GQ: Time for a Pay Cut

Taking a pay cut is a sad and growing reality for many people. GQ Magazine interviewed Michelle and other industry experts on this growing trend and their article shows you how to make it work and find a positive outcome. You can read the full article, and Michelle’s comments, here. — WTF, you may huff, […]

Jamaica Blue: Make that change

To change gears on your career demands some genuine evaluation before taking the plunge and making the big change. At this time of year, as the best new year’s resolutions have possibly become distant memories, it’s not too late to consider the changes you want to make in your life. A career change may be […]