Episode 101 - Global Workplace Expert and Author, Dr Michelle Gibbings
Mon Jan 26 2026
Episode 101 â Leadership, Influence and Navigating Complexity with Dr Michelle Gibbings
đď¸ In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, Jane is joined by the thoughtful and deeply respected Dr Michelle Gibbingsâan award-winning leadership expert, author, and trusted advisor known for helping leaders navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With more than a decade building her own practice after a distinguished corporate career, Michelle brings rare depth, warmth, and pragmatic wisdom to the conversation.
Meet Dr Michelle Gibbings
Michelle is a leadership expert, executive coach, and the founder of a globally recognised advisory practice supporting senior leaders through change, influence, and decision-making. Her journey spans senior executive roles, large-scale transformation, bestselling books, Harvard Business Review publications, and a PhDâblending academic rigour with lived corporate experience. Today, she works with leaders and organisations around the world, helping them lead with integrity and impact.
Building Authority Through Substance and Experience
Michelle shares her unconventional career path and the deliberate choices behind building a sustainable, values-driven practice. She reflects on the importance of structure, credibility, and doing the work behind the scenesâwhether through research, writing, or deep client engagementâto earn trust and confidently claim expertise.
Courage, Confidence, and the Long Game of Leadership
This episode explores what it really takes to put yourself out there. From writing her first book while grappling with fear, to learning how to reward progress and navigate self-doubt, Michelle offers honest insights into the emotional and practical realities of leadership and thought leadership growth.
Designing a Practiceâand a LifeâThat Works
Michelle also speaks openly about partnership, support, and intentional decision-making. From building financial buffers to choosing how (and where) she delivers her work, her approach shows how clarity, boundaries, and values create both professional success and personal contentment.
⨠Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about influence, courage, purpose, and building a leadership practice that reflects who you truly areâwithout overcomplicating your life.
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Episode 101 â Leadership, Influence and Navigating Complexity with Dr Michelle Gibbings đď¸ In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, Jane is joined by the thoughtful and deeply respected Dr Michelle Gibbingsâan award-winning leadership expert, author, and trusted advisor known for helping leaders navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With more than a decade building her own practice after a distinguished corporate career, Michelle brings rare depth, warmth, and pragmatic wisdom to the conversation. Meet Dr Michelle Gibbings Michelle is a leadership expert, executive coach, and the founder of a globally recognised advisory practice supporting senior leaders through change, influence, and decision-making. Her journey spans senior executive roles, large-scale transformation, bestselling books, Harvard Business Review publications, and a PhDâblending academic rigour with lived corporate experience. Today, she works with leaders and organisations around the world, helping them lead with integrity and impact. Building Authority Through Substance and Experience Michelle shares her unconventional career path and the deliberate choices behind building a sustainable, values-driven practice. She reflects on the importance of structure, credibility, and doing the work behind the scenesâwhether through research, writing, or deep client engagementâto earn trust and confidently claim expertise. Courage, Confidence, and the Long Game of Leadership This episode explores what it really takes to put yourself out there. From writing her first book while grappling with fear, to learning how to reward progress and navigate self-doubt, Michelle offers honest insights into the emotional and practical realities of leadership and thought leadership growth. Designing a Practiceâand a LifeâThat Works Michelle also speaks openly about partnership, support, and intentional decision-making. From building financial buffers to choosing how (and where) she delivers her work, her approach shows how clarity, boundaries, and values create both professional success and personal contentment. ⨠Tune in to hear a powerful conversation about influence, courage, purpose, and building a leadership practice that reflects who you truly areâwithout overcomplicating your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.