Leadership Expert: 'See Fear as a Good Thing' - The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Executive Coach Michelle Gibbings

Are you afraid of taking the next step in your career? This conversation will completely change how you think about fear. Dr Michelle Gibbings is a globally recognised workplace expert, award-winning author, and former senior executive with 30+ years of leadership experience. Her insight about fear being your career compass (not your enemy) is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next move. In this episode, Michelle reveals why the most successful leaders embrace being uncomfortable, how self-awareness gaps are killing careers, and why waiting for your organisation to develop you is career suicide. If you've ever felt nervous about a presentation, scared about a career change, or uncertain about stepping into leadership, this episode shows you how to reframe those feelings as your secret weapon.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome and Michelle's introduction

04:12 - Career defined by love of adventure and choice

05:51 - Why regret scared her more than taking action

09:06 - The meditation retreat decision that changed everything

11:19 - Career and life decisions work hand in hand

13:00 - Learning to listen to your intuition and emotions as data

17:04 - What 30 years in corporate taught her about leadership

20:00 - Why you never know what you're capable of until you do it

22:01 - Bad boss vs ineffective boss - the self-awareness gap

25:17 - The relational focus that transforms leadership

26:25 - Skills leaders need for the next 5-10 years

29:08 - Why AI becomes an equaliser between good and average performers

32:15 - Learning in the cracks for time-poor professionals

36:09 - The importance of boundaries and saying no

38:18 - What Michelle loves about running her own business

43:18 - What professionals are struggling with right now

45:39 - Why you must be the leader of your own career

47:14 - Why fear is actually a good thing

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About Michelle: PhD, Chartered Manager, Professional Certified Coach, and author of three globally translated books including "Bad Boss," "Step Up," and "Career Leap." She's worked with major organisations including ANZ, CBA, NAB, Telstra, and Westpac.