communication

It is personal

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We are often told not to make things personal, yet it is personal. A good example. Recently, I received the following email: “I came across Michelle Gibbings and saw that you are into theatre shows. Although theatre is an enchanting industry, I believe that your shows can benefit from having a wider range of audience […]

How do you know it’s true?

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Spoofing, spamming, scamming, impersonating, misinformation and hacking. You’ve likely been a victim of one or all of these, and if the predictions are correct, the frequency and sophistication will get worse. Last weekend, I woke up to someone impersonating me on Instagram (not a fun feeling), and I’ve had emails sent out under my name […]

How to work with difficult people

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Many years ago, I worked with someone who took an instant dislike to me. In our interactions, they were rude, abrupt and generally unhelpful. I never got to the reason for their behaviour, but I did find a way to manage it. My approach was the opposite of their behaviour. I went out of my […]

AFR: How Friday afternoon email etiquette cuts weekend workloads

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Thank you Tess Bennett, The Australian Financial Review’s technology reporter for the opportunity for Michelle to discuss how Friday afternoon email etiquette cuts weekend workloads. When Tara Horner joined Griffith University in 2021 as an alumni engagement manager, her supervisor gave her the rundown on how the team communicated with each other, including one uncommon […]

Do you have an emotional hangover?

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Have you ever had a time when you forget what it felt like to be you? I was reminded of this a few weeks ago. I was meeting some colleagues for drinks after work, and I didn’t feel like going. It was rainy and cold, and I was working from home. So, getting dressed up […]

Leader’s Digest: Is your communication all about you?

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Is your communication helpful, engaging and effective? Thanks to Leader’s Digest Magazine, Michelle discusses how your communication style might just be all about you.  It’s a typical workday. You rush from meeting to meeting (and yes, you can rush virtually too). Send a few emails and text messages and talk with a team member to […]

psnews.com.au: Making social media work for you

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Thanks to psnews.com.au, in this article Michelle advises while visibility on social media is increasingly a requirement of modern life, she warns your posts can instantly shape how people see you, your character and your reputation. As adults, we can be quick to advise children and teenagers to be careful about what they post on social media, but […]

Are you a future ready leader?

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Recently, CSIRO released their latest report on the megatrends they see impacting the world. Their report, worth reading if you want insights into potential impacts on your profession and industry, is another document in a long list of predictions and studies on the future. There’s no doubt that the future is full of change, but so is the […]