Better Homes & Gardens: Pitching for a pay rise
Publication: negotiation | strategy | Success
Better Homes & Gardens invited Michelle for her comments about pitching for a pay rise. Michelle says to time it right. Ideally, you want to negotiate before budgets are locked in, and when your boss is more likely to be receptive to the conversation. Read on.
Chief of Staff: How to get back on track
Publication: Career Leap | progress | strategy
In the past, taking time out from your career was seen as a derailer but now – with some planning and focus – it can be real asset. Michelle explains more in this article for Chief of Staff. There are many reasons people take a career break, whether it be raising a child, caring for […]
Smart Company: Five ways SMEs can leverage the ‘great unretirement’ in their business
Publication: organisations | strategy | workplace
Statistics reveal that 40% of new entrants to the labour force are aged over 55 has been labelled the ‘great unretirement’. Thanks to Smart Company, Michelle had the opportunity to share her five tips on how you can leverage that ‘great unretirement’. Recent labour force figures revealing that 40% of new entrants to the labour […]
psnews.com.au: Lessons on change from the cane toad
Publication: change management | strategy | workplace
In this article for psnews.com.au, Michelle says in the current workplace environment, change is inevitable and, indeed desirable — but be alert for the unintended consequences. It seemed like a good idea at the time. You’ve got a problem and identified a solution. Tested the solution, and now you’ve rolled it out. The team and you […]
Flying Solo: Need to switch off over summer? Here’s 6 savvy ways to ensure you get the rest you need
Publication: motivation | performance | strategy
Thanks to Flying Solo for the opportunity for Michelle to provide her six savvy ways to ensure you get the rest you need over the summer break. As we roll full steam ahead into the end of the year, many small business owners are looking forward to some much-needed R&R during the festive season. Workplace […]
The Morning Show: Entering the workforce
Publication: performance | skills | strategy
Watch Michelle on The Morning Show as Michelle discusses how parents can help their children get their first job. Michelle talks about resume writing, how parents can support and provide encouragement, suggestions on what to wear at an interview and tips about social media.
NewsLtd SmartDaily: Five expert tips to impress your boss and reap the rewards
Publication: goals | performance | strategy
Thanks to NewsLtd for the opportunity for Michelle to provide her five expert tips that will help you impress your boss and allow you to reap the rewards. If you want to stand out from the crowd and impress your boss, don’t sit back. Be proactive and deliberate about what you do and how you […]
IIDM: 5 ways to prepare yourself for the future of work
Publication: careers | decision making | strategy
In this article for International Institute of Directors & Managers, Michelle provides five ways you can prepare for the future or work. The jobs market is booming, with recent ABS data revealing more than 423,000 job vacancies and staff shortages across multiple industries and sectors. Think back to a few years ago, and the conversation […]
CEOWorld Magazine: 5 ways to prepare yourself for the future of work
Publication: careers | decision making | strategy
In this article for CEOWorld Magazine, Michelle provides five ways you can prepare for the future or work. The jobs market is booming, with recent ABS data revealing more than 423,000 job vacancies and staff shortages across multiple industries and sectors. Think back to a few years ago, and the conversation was about unemployment and […]
SmartCompany: Why workplace wellness plans are a critical part of post-COVID business culture
Publication: organisations | strategy | workplace
Organisations can’t operate successfully without a healthy and thriving workforce. Thanks to SmartCompany, in this article Michelle discusses why caring for your team members is so important. The pandemic brought new workplace challenges to the fore, while employee concerns about mounting workloads, constant change and expectations about always being contactable outside work continue to rise. […]