Leadership Development

Is Your Face Giving Away More Than You Realise

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Early in my career, after a significant meeting, my boss pulled me aside and gave me feedback I have never forgotten: “You need a better poker face.” It was not said unkindly, but it was direct. My face, apparently, was sharing my reaction. Surprise, frustration, disagreement, concern. Whatever I was feeling, it was visible. At the […]

psnews.com.au: Why mandated work fun is often an emotional drag

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Michelle Gibbings, a leadership speaker in Melbourne, says organisations often try to motivate their employees with mandatory social hours and team-building exercises that often do more harm than good. She suggests better ways of creating workplace joy. This article was originally published by psnews.com.au The emotional baseline people bring to work is heavier than many […]

You Can’t Mandate Joy At Work, But You Can Create The Conditions For It

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The emotional baseline people bring to work is heavier than many leaders realise. Gallup’s global data revealed that 39% of adults reported feeling worried for much of the previous day, 37% felt stressed, and 26% reported sadness.¹ That context matters for leaders. Team members don’t leave their emotional weight at the door. They carry it into […]

Beyond “Fake It Till You Make It”: Building Anchored Confidence at Work

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In many workplaces, confidence is treated as a kind of currency. The person who speaks first, fastest, and with the most conviction is often assumed to be the most capable. The leader who sounds certain is seen as more credible than the one who pauses, weighs the evidence, and names the risks. Confidence, at least […]

Australian Financial Review: ‘Broccoli time’ and other tips to boost your year

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Michelle, a keynote speaker, shares insights on leadership clarity and managing overwhelm in an article edited by Hannah Tattersall (acting editor), originally published in the Australian Financial Review. The piece explores how executive coaching and small behavioural shifts can help leaders navigate complexity and change.

HR Leader: How to Self-Address Your Leadership Style

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Self-assessment is essential for leaders today, offering insight into how they can improve their leadership style. In this article, HR Leader Kace O’Neill interviews careers expert Michelle Gibbings on the importance of self-addressing leadership style through leadership self-assessment, development, styles, and feedback. As either a manager, leader, or supervisor, the responsibility of your team and […]

CEO World Magazine: Why good leaders need to know their expiration date

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 In this CEO World Magazine feature, Michelle shares executive leadership and leadership development through the lens of succession planning—examining why good leaders must recognise their leadership expiration date to navigate leadership transition effectively. US President Joe Biden’s exit from the Presidential contest is a timely reminder for all leaders to check their expiration date. Leadership […]

GetAbstract: Better Bosses: Creating Inspirational Leaders Through Trust-Based Feedback Systems

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On GetAbstract’s L&D In Action podcast, host Tyler Lay speaks with Michelle Gibbings, an influential speaker, about creating inspirational leaders. Michelle explains how trust-based feedback systems, self-awareness, and a 4-step leadership process can turn managers into leaders who inspire engagement and high performance. If you’re looking for a conversation to kick off your morning, and […]