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

Insurance Business US: Driving change in your business

Taking an established business in a new direction can be a daunting prospect. In this article published by Insurance Business US magazine, Michelle presents a step-by-step approach to making change happen. Read the full article here. — Taking an established business in a new direction can be a daunting prospect. Here, change and leadership expert […]

MPA Magazine: Want more impact on your clients? Say less

Great conversations help you secure clients, build a reputation and diversify. But listening isn’t easy. Yet it is crucial to building sustainable and healthy relationships – particularly with clients. Mortgage Professional Magazine featured Michelle’s article on face-to-face communication skills and how you can take them to the next level. Read the full article here. — […]

Luke & Susie: Increasing your influence

I spoke to Luke & Susie on their syndicated radio show about increasing your influence. Technical skills provide a great foundation but will only get you so far in your career – softer skills like being able to negotiate and knowing how to influence in order to reach agreements are the skills that will see you move up […]

The Mentor List: Be Open to Opportunity

To have a sustained and interesting career, you need to identify possibilities, recognise unseen opportunities and find the courage to make congruent choices. All essential elements to thrive in today’s complex world. Listen in to The Mentor List where I spoke with David Lewis on this topic.

The Mentor List: How to be Open to Opportunity

David Lewis from The Mentor List invited me to be a part of his podcast program, where I spoke about embracing change and being open to opportunity. You can hear the full podcast here.

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 […]