About Michelle

Explorer of people, possibility and the human experience

Some of my earliest memories are of exploring in nature and asking lots of questions.

I was fascinated by the world around me, but even more by the world within and between us.

I was undoubtedly a people watcher drawn to understanding what sits beneath the surface.

That curiosity became a lifelong exploration.

Where it began

Where it led

Studying Anthropology at Durham university deepened my fascination of people, culture and behaviour and the forces shaping how we live and work together.

That curiosity took me into organisations across the world. Over the next 25 years I worked as a HR leader, leadership coach and consultant, client director and business founder spending more than a decade living and working in Australia and across Asia-Pacific.

Along the way I partnered with leaders, teams and organisations navigating growth, complexity and change across different cultures, systems and contexts - from Ford Motor Company and Deloitte to government, education and small businesses.

Yet beneath the roles, companies and projects, I was always exploring the same questions: what shapes human experience, and what helps people, teams and communities thrive?

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My work today is an ongoing exploration of what it means to be human; how we relate, lead, create, belong and make change.

I explore alongside individuals, teams and organisations as they begin to see themselves, each other and the wider systems they are part of more clearly.

I am fascinated by what becomes possible for ourselves and our world when we begin to explore more deeply.

Where it continues

  • "Michelle possess a rare insight into business and people. Her guidance has been instrumental in reshaping the business and helping our leadership team to improve as a unit.”

    —Jason Sharman, Managing Director, Atlas Packaging

  • “Michelle is an exceptional coach who guided both my team and me with clarity and depth. The impact was measurable and contributed directly to the success of the team and the business.”

    —Andrea Gannon, Head of HR, Aegis

  • "Thank you for being such an influence in my life. Since I started coaching with you, I have had many breakthroughs in my life, both professionally and personally and I've been able to successfully overcome the challenges. I love your energy and your constant reminder to never lose sight of what I value and stay authentic."

    —David Youssef, Director, Stirling Institute

  • "Working with Michelle has been an instrumental part of my own leadership development. Michelle's approach prepared me for many challenges that I have faced. Michelle was able to facilitate coaching across many levels of the team which enabled a sense of growth not just as individuals but as a team."

    -Ben Roulson, THINKA Co-Founder

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