Michelle Redfern is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist. Her expertise lies in helping organisations in the business and sports industries develop and implement effective DEI strategies. Additionally, she works directly with women leaders to support their career advancement. Michelle is the founder of Advancing Women in Business and Sport and a co-founder of Lead to Soar. This multi-platform resource includes an online network, podcast, and leadership summit for women. She is also the host of the Advancing Women in Sport podcast.
Michelle's genuine and relatable approach to sharing her experiences in business and sports makes The Leadership Compass a must-read for women who are ready to take charge of their careers. This book is a game-changer! As a black immigrant woman, navigating the corporate world often left me feeling adrift, encountering setbacks that seemed insurmountable. However, Michelle's astute insights and practical advice have helped turn my head a few degrees, allowing me to see possibilities that were in my blind spot before. Amal Yusuf CIO, Great Southern Bank Michelle Redfern is a refreshing voice in the equity space. There is no beating around the bush or mincing words - Michelle tells it like it is, and I was delighted in reading this book that she writes as she speaks. Michelle has a knack of being able to engage with people from shop floor to executive, and her book will be universally appealing for this very reason. Bronwyn Woods GM Airport Operations, Delta Air Lines Michelle has been successfully challenging and inspiring women to step into and realise their leadership potential for many years. I've seen her insights resonate with women at every stage of their career journey and have significant personal and organisational impact. I am grateful to have experienced and supported her leadership programs first-hand and to now have this knowledge in a book to share more widely! Carol-Ann Gough