Michelle has over 25 years of experience, driving transformational change and unlocking potential in businesses and their people. Passionate about championing neurodiversity in the workplace, she creates inclusive environments where unique talents thrive.
As a former People Development Director with a strong commercial background across family-run businesses and global corporations, Michelle excels in aligning people strategies with business goals. Her expertise spans well-being, leadership development, and performance-driven strategies that deliver measurable impact. She designs innovative coaching and development solutions that empower teams, drive cultural change, and help businesses gain a competitive edge in a fast-evolving world.
Experience
Michelle has led large-scale learning and development initiatives, established L&D functions from scratch, and driven global strategy and cultural transformation. She has successfully:
- Designed and implemented ILM-accredited leadership pathways
- Created leadership frameworks and supported managers in achieving L5 qualifications
- Led Business Excellence initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma
- Developed award-winning training and onboarding programmes, including The Academy
- Launched values-based programmes supporting neurodiversity
- Enhanced communication and engagement through the global rollout of Insights Discovery profiling
- Developed performance review processes and competency frameworks to reinforce values-based behaviours
Qualifications & Skills
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Strategic Learning & Development: Expert in creating impactful learning solutions
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Leadership Development: Proven track record in enhancing managerial capabilities
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Cultural Transformation: Skilled in building inclusive, values driven cultures
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EDI Advocacy: Committed to creating and sustaining inclusive workplaces, supporting neurodiversity
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Certified in Strategic Management and Evaluation/ROI through CIPD, with expertise in coaching certified through Sheffield Hallam University.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree , it will live its whole life believing it is stupid”. – Albert Einstein