Women Who Lead Change

Michelle shares how systems are more important than discipline and willpower.

Corporate language is full of phrases that mean something other than what they say. And honestly? Sometimes you just have to laugh. But beneath the humour, there are real challenges that women in corporate life face every day. Gender bias. Difficult personalities. Workplace bullying. Unhealthy conflict. In this episode, we explore both. The memes that make us smile and the strategies that help us...

In this episode Michelle provides a life update with some key takeaways: Apply Perato’s principle of 80/20  Do you have any family triggers you’d like to conquer Mentors: can just find you and sometimes you want to be intentional  Self-compassion: are you more hard on yourself than you are to others?  Negativity bias is a real human thing 

In this episode, I update you on my morning and evening rituals and other habits. Creating new habits or making changes is hard, so I hope to inspire you to keep experimenting and making incremental changes for a long and healthy life.

This week, consider: What "cloak" are you wearing? What version of yourself are you performing? What would it cost you to take it off? What might you gain? Who holds space for you? If no one, who could you reach out to? Share your thoughts: DM me on Instagram @womenwhochange.official

Michelle shares some key lessons from 15 years of working in change: You Cannot Out-Strategise Human Emotions Every Person Responds to Change Differently You Must Lean In, Listen, and Empathise to Understand Your Change Plan Must Address the Human Side You Must Meet Organisations Where They Are Change Projects Always Have Challenges—That's Normal Change Is a Journey, Not an Event

Michelle talks about exhaustion and how to be more sustainable in your leadership. The quiet, creeping depletion that so many high-achieving women carry around. The constant low-level hum of tiredness that we've normalised to the point where we barely notice it anymore. This week's reflection: On a scale of 1 to 10, how sustainable is your current pace? Not how productive you are. Not ho...

In this episode, we talk about Sponsorship. A mentor is someone who gives you advice. They meet with you periodically. They share their wisdom, help you think through challenges, and offer guidance based on their experience. Mentors are valuable.  A sponsor, on the other hand, is someone who uses their political capital on your behalf. They advocate for you in rooms you're not in. They put yo...

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Psychology of Change Each stage of the Change Curve needs something different from you. In denial: People need information, repeated calmly. In anger: People need to be heard, not corrected. In bargaining: People need boundaries, gently held. In depression: People need support and hope. In acceptance: People need direction and tools.

The confidence conversation isn't wrong. Many of us do need to back ourselves more. But it's incomplete. It places responsibility on individuals while leaving systems untouched. So this week, I invite you to reflect: Where have you seen the "confidence gap" narrative play out in your career—in ways that helped, or in ways that obscured deeper issues? What's one thing your...

I invite you to reflect: Where have you been told—explicitly or implicitly—that your natural way of leading isn't "strong enough"? What would it look like to bring more of your whole self to your leadership this week? And if you're comfortable, I'd love to hear: Who is a leader—maybe not famous, maybe someone you know—who has shown you a different way to be strong? Come fi...

In this episode, we look at how far Australian Corporates have come in the past 15 years, and the work still to go. Some key statistics in Australia: Female CEOs ASX 300: ~10% (stagnant) Female CEOs ASX 200 (2011): 3% Women in CEO pipeline: 18% Women in management: 40.2% Women on ASX 300 boards: ~33-35% Women in key management personnel: 39% 40:40 Vision signatories with 40%+ women in executive te...

I invite you to reflect on one change you’re leading or living through. Ask yourself: On a scale of 1-10, how psychologically safe does my team feel to voice concerns? When was the last time I really listened to someone’s experience of this change without jumping in to problem-solve? What is one small way I can serve my people’s needs in this transition? I’d love to hear which of the concepts (ser...

This is the podcast for women who want to change the world. If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then you are in exactly the right place. Here, we explore not just ideas, but the practical ways to lead change. We share stories of women who are making a difference, to energise and equip you on your own path. Think of this as...

This is the podcast for women who want to change the world. If you have that deep desire to see things change in your organisation, your community, or from the inside out, then you are in exactly the right place. Here, we explore not just ideas, but the practical ways to lead change. We share stories of women who are making a difference to energise and equip you on your own path. Think of this as...

In this podcast, Michelle wraps up season 2. From Supporting women in leadership and key topics - leadership, leading teams, confidence and popular episodes about feedback and managing toxic workplaces. To Go deeper for women in leadership who want to change the world and do my part to see change in the world.

Why I started the Leading with a Braveheart podcast. The leading with a braveheart journey I started out with 7 episodes on what I learned in the corporate world, as a woman. Then I was inspired to continue to support women in leadership with key topics such as leadership, leading teams, confidence and popular episodes about feedback and managing toxic workplaces.

In this episode, Michelle shares her personal story from the heart with all the successes, the challenges and the raw experience of her life and career and how they are both one story and have an impact on how we show up at work and in life.

Michelle shares her predictions for leadership in 2026. What’s needed, what is valued, and most importantly, the shifts that leaders need to make internally. Inner Foundation:  Know Self Self-Regulate  Be Slow Down Outer Expression  Intentional Unique Original

In this podcast, Michelle shares a planning session for 2026. Some of the questions shared for looking ahead: What are you looking forward to in 2026? What are your Top 3 Goals? What are your Intentions? What is your word for the year? What is something a bit different or original for you in 2026?

In this podcast, Michelle shares a wrap up for 2025 and suggests how to do this: STEP 1: Complete a month by month reflections and notes STEP 2: Pull out your Highlights and Learnings

Why a 12-Month Program? The Case for Slow, Deep Leadership Development I'm opening up just 5 spots for my year-long Leadership Blueprint VIP program. If you're interested in being considered, complete this application form .

In this podcast, Michelle shares how to make sure you get the promotion. The 3 P’s of Promotion: Performance  Perception Politics Find out more about the 2026 Leadership Blueprint  

In this podcast, Michelle Guide you through a short exercise to identify their top 2-3 core leadership values. Knowing your values is the foundation of authentic leadership.  what do you feel in your “peak” moments? what’s missing in your “pit” moments? We do a deep dive on this inside the program to ensure your leadership style is uniquely yours. Sign up to get access to the program first…

In this podcast, Michelle shares how to navigate difficult personalities and build influence with integrity, without losing yourself. Reframe "office politics" as "stakeholder management." and discover strategies for dealing with difficult personalities, narcissists, and undermining peers  You don't have to navigate this alone .