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Bringing to life extensive experience, skills and wisdom through a portfolio of services which support workplaces and individuals in the areas of workplace wellbeing, mental health training, local government strategy and operations, training and workshops, and personal and professional development and growth.
Services
Michelle brings to life her skills and experience to provide a portfolio of services to organisations and individuals – get in touch to find out more.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Psychological injuries are becoming the most significant risk for workplaces and a growing concern for employers. This accredited MHFA training can enable the appointment of an employee as a Mental Health First Aid Officer/ First Aider in the workplace.
Workplace Wellbeing Programs
Healthy workplaces promote employee mental health and wellbeing – through initiatives such as health and wellbeing strategies, plans, programs and activities. We offer a variety of Workplace Wellbeing Programs that can be tailored to meet your needs.
Local Government Consulting and Contracting
Need someone to hit the ground running, fill in a senior executive vacancy while you recruit, or during periods of leave, or just need help with some projects? Michelle is available to support you and brings her 25 years as CEO/Deputy of 4 Councils to the table – she can work at your offices or remotely, or a mixture of both.
Organisational Development and Support
Michelle supports organisations and individuals with a range of development and support programs including conflict coaching, mediation, strengths profiling and coaching. These can be delivered as a program or on an ad hoc as needed basis.
Public Speaking and Facilitation
Michelle is a sought-after public presenter with an inspirational, engaging and authentic style. A born storyteller, Michelle weaves important messages with real life anecdotes to both engage and inspire an audience. Talk to Michelle about her offerings.
Life’s Last Wishes
Life’s Last Wishes is the greatest gift you can give to those you love. Life’s Last Wishes is a customisable online product that will guide you through a process of considering and documenting your last wishes. It’s your legacy. It’s about how you’d like to be remembered.
What clients say
Michelle ensured every person in the training sessions I attended felt comfortable by creating a collegial environment of trust and support. Her delivery of the material was engaging and she has an authentic and positive energy that inspires you to getRead more “She has an authentic and positive energy that inspires you to get involved”
Michelle’s presentation skills together with her lived experience and passion for the importance of Mental Health First Aid in everyday life shone through. She was able to be flexible and made the content relevant to the participants, resulting in a safe and pertinent learningRead more “A safe and pertinent learning environment”
Read more “Her passion for mental health first aid was very evident”
Vibrant instructor who built rapport easily and ensured each person was listened to in a caring manner. Great course and as promised all questions wereRead more “Great course and all questions were answered”
Michelle delivered the course in a professional easy to understand manner…..she wasRead more “She was great!”
Read more “Michelle made a huge impact on me, a style that I will never forget.”
Read more “Explored sensitive topics with an awareness that only comes from lived experience”
I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle for close on 10 years. Michelle brings an authentic and nuanced approach to her work and combines insight and structure as she supports you to do your best work. She comes highlyRead more “She comes highly recommended”
Read more “Delivered content with passion, commitment, empathy and skill”
Read more “An enlightening and enriching experience for my work and life in general”
Michelle McFadyen was a fabulous host for our event. She stepped in at the last minute and managed our event with professionalism, perfectionism, energy and humour. Her personal approach resonated with the audience. Thank you Michelle for keeping us onRead more “Michelle was a fabulous host for our event”
Michelle was very professional and answered all of our questions. She was also open to contributions from participants and managed this really well. She was veryRead more “She was very engaging”
Read more “She truly is an exceptional leader with extensive experience and skills in the sector”
I have walked away feeling positive, empowered and confident in my ability to help and support a fellow colleague, friend, family or any individual that may require my support.
Read more “Michelle had the ability to keep everyone engaged during the course”
Read more “She really gave me something tangible to work with”
Michelle brings a unique combination of skills and experience and is always ready to take on complex challenges. With the ability to approach issues and opportunities with a very open mind, Michelle is not afraid to challenge the status quo and has a unique ability to bring others along in the process. She is an excellent facilitator with the ability to manage multiple perspectives and effortlessly guide groups in these processes. Michelle is responsive, agile and is a pleasure to work with, always delivering to an exceptionally high standard. She comes highly recommended.
Diamantina Shire faced many challenges at the time. Michelle’s energy, experience, teamwork, communication skills and her eagerness to provide a harmonious workplace and engagement of staff and communities has been exceptional. I have never been so positive and happy to be a part of the future of the Diamantina Shire Council, I believe we are at the beginning of a successful, engaging period thanks to the groundwork set by Michelle.
Thank you, Michelle. You have delivered exactly what we needed at precisely the right time. You have been a whirlwind of fresh direction.
I am available for:
- Local and State Government Contracting – relief and locum for vacancies, project work
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Workplace Wellbeing Programs – Engaging Leaders, Mental Health Awareness, Wellbeing Assessments, Wellbeing Strategies, and tailored programs
- Organisational Support – team development, strengths profiling, conflict coaching, mediation
- Public Speaking and Facilitation
Meet Michelle
Welcome! Thanks for visiting.
The last few years have given me (like many) the opportunity to look at what’s important to me, what lights me up, and the underlying reasons why I love what I do.
It’s people. That’s the reason. It always has been. I’m driven by a desire to support those in my charge, those around me, to help them be the best they can be. That’s why, after a long and successful career as a CEO/Deputy in Local Governments in Queensland and New South Wales, I’ve stepped out and am now offering a portfolio of services which bring to life all those 25 years of experience in a way that I am passionate about and that supports people, in organisations and individually, to be the best possible version of themselves.
Get in Touch
To book Michelle’s services or arrange a time to have a chat, please reach out on the form below, or give Michelle a call.
