Trusted, practical support for small businesses with big ambitions.

Feeling busier than ever working in your business? Can’t find the time to work on your business. I can help.

Hi, I’m Michelle.

I’m a Business and Innovation Coach, former-CEO, people-first leader, MBA graduate, serial problem solver, generator of far too many new business ideas, and process fixer. I’m ultimately someone who genuinely loves helping others succeed in a way that is sustainable and repeatable.

For the past 10 years I’ve led a B-Corp accredited innovation and behavioural science consultancy helping well-known corporates to become more innovative, productive and to create environments where people can do their best work. I also led the AFR Most Innovative Companies and AFR Best Places to Work lists - so I have all the inside knowledge on how the best businesses work. I want to share that with you!

So, If you’re the owner or leader of a small business with big ambitions, but you’re feeling a bit stuck, I’d love to chat. 

Why Glowpear Co? 

In early 2023 I started learning to speak German using one of the niftiest apps around - Duolingo. While German is one of the hardest languages to learn, I loved (and often laughed) at the practical translations (google them, you won’t be disappointed). Die Glühbirne is the German word for light globe, with the literal translation being ‘glow pear’. I felt like this all reflected me well - a learner, an innovator, but ever authentic and practical.

Context Gathering

You know your business best. 

I’ll take the time to truly understand you, your business and your vision before identifying the most impactful ways I can help. I’ll want to learn more about your team, your values, your customers, your current focus areas, your future goals, and what's getting in the way of achieving those goals. I’ll also dig into how your business actually works and the processes that underpin how you do what you do to find opportunities. 

How I work.

Coaching & Creating

Think of me more like a Player/Coach.

I’m here to guide, advise, challenge, help you reflect and ultimately be your biggest supporter. But, I’m also happy to get my hands dirty doing the doing if you need help just making stuff happen. I can help you solve any sized problem, implement new systems/processes, recruit new team members, execute on key initiatives, or temporarily fill skills gaps. See me as a very versatile extension of your small but mighty team!

I can help you with…

Here’s a few of the wonderful businesses I’ve worked with.

“I had the privilege of working under Michelle’s leadership during her time as CEO of Inventium. She is one of the most people-focused, values-driven leaders I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Michelle has an exceptional ability to make every team member feel valued and inspired, while also bringing out the best in each individual. Her leadership is matched by her sharp commercial acumen and strategic thinking, which contributed greatly to both her and Inventium's success. Michelle thrives on intellectual challenges and is never afraid to dive in and work hands-on to solve complex problems. I absolutely loved working with Michelle.”

Zoe Aitken

“Michelle is an inspirational people leader with a unique ability to get the best out of everyone in her team while driving organisation-wide innovation.

During my 7+ years with Michelle as my manager, I felt lucky enough to have a manager that understood me, my goals and she used this knowledge to shape my role to get the best out of me and the best results for the business.

She also led the business through multiple successful strategic pivots. I can't recommend her highly enough”

Nick Johnston

What makes me different?

If curiosity has led you this far, I’d love to chat. 

Send me a note below to tee up a virtual coffee, water or wine - anytime! I’d love to learn more about your business and how I might be able to help. Also happy to chat all things golf, pilates, football, sausage dogs and travel if you’re that way inclined 😉 .

You can also connect with me on Linkedin.