Since publishing her book and research, Michelle has continued to explore self limiting beliefs, behaviors and archetypes that inhibit both women and men from leading with their whole self, purposely. Her curiosity and passion for conscious leadership led her to accept global projects and relocate to the U.S.. Prior to this the impact of her pioneering and Award winning workplace strategies influenced Australian 'Workplace Standards', gender and diversity expansion practices. For 25 + years she has held management, executive (VP & SVP), consulting, coaching, and project management appointments. She is an intra/entrepreneur, interpersonal and organizational change agent and coach committed to serving the development of others.

Michelle uses a deep dive consulting / coaching program with tools to up-skill leaders to lead with their whole self, purposely, consciously and courageously in the face of complexity. Her approach is holistic and is founded upon her own courage to go deeper within, learn presence, embrace change and challenge her beliefs and lead consciously,

Michelle co-authored, The Orange Line: A Woman's Guide to Integrating Career, Family & Life, a study across the U.S. identifying a woman's self-limiting career belief and the skills needed to integrate work, family and purpose. To read Michelle's earlier peer reviewed research on organizational culture, see Work Friendly Policies: Useful or Symbolic, Asia Pacific Journal of HR.

Michelle holds a M. Mgt. and B.Ed. Studies from Monash University, Australia, Certificate of Welfare Studies, Institute of Social Welfare Victoria, Australia, She is a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® and completed the Program on Negotiation for Executives, Harvard Law School. She is a graduate of Shakti Leadership at USD and member of the Shakti Global Fellowship. Michelle is on the Board and VP Strategic Consultant at Peace Through Commerce, Treasurer of eChange Endeavors, and women's advisor to Braid Theory.

Michelle leads the Contemplative Prayer group at St Mel's Parish Woodland Hills, CA and co-founded Beaconhills College in Australia with 3000+ students.

Michelle works bi-coastal in the USA and Australia.