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To Tell or Not to Tell

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There are many situations at work where you can wonder about the best time to talk to your boss about something that matters to you. You may be thinking of leaving, feeling bored at work, wanting to explore a side hustle or wanting more flexibility with work. Whatever the context, you want to approach the […]

Are you sending mixed signals?

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The recently released State of the Future of Work Report paints a grim picture of how workplaces around the country are faring. Based on 1400 Australian workers spanning all states and territories, the research identified four central themes: unsafe, unwell, uncertain and opportunities. Australians surveyed feel their work and workplaces are unsafe, and discrimination is prevalent. As […]

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 […]

Can loyalty go too far?

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If you’ve ever watched the TV show Survivor, you’ll know that as the game unfolds, the cast members build alliances, ditch alliances and generally scheme as they try to plot their way to the top of the totem pole. Loyalty between the players lasts for a while, but they know that they’ll need to cast it […]

Leaderonomics: Is your help, helpful?

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Evolutionary biologists have examined how humans have evolved in small networks, which involved cooperation and conflict. Their research confirms that we need interaction and connection to survive. And thanks to Leaderonomics, Michelle had the opportunity to share her insights on this. Pandas, polar bears, marine turtles and jaguars are a few of the animals that […]

psnews.com.au: Challenge yourself to think differently

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In this article for psnews.com.au, Michelle says understanding the world from another person’s perspective can promote social bonds and group harmony. The children’s book, A Tale of Two Beasts, by Fiona Roberton tells the tale of a little girl and a small animal (labelled a “strange beast” in the book). In the first part, the story is told […]

Are you going beyond capability?

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At some stage in your career, you will likely have looked at someone in the hierarchy above you and wondered how they got there. There’s a saying that everyone rises to their own level of incompetence. It’s a concept initially developed by Canadian educator and author Laurence J Peter and published in the book, The Peter Principle, which […]