Our Story
About our Founder
Workplace Advocate | Speaker | Founder of She Inspires Me and Women at Work
With more than 30 years of public sector leadership and over 20 years as a nationally recognised expert in workplace safety, wellbeing and culture, Michelle Boundy has become one of Australia’s leading voices on creating safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces. Michelle combines extensive government experience with a strong commitment to people, workplace culture and meaningful change. Throughout her career, she has designed and implemented award-winning wellbeing programs across government, receiving Regional, State and National recognition for her contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing. Today, Michelle is the National Ambassador for the Workplace Health & Safety Show and was recognised as a 2026 Champion of Safety State Finalist, reflecting her continued leadership and influence in advancing workplace safety across Australia.
A Career Built on People, Safety and Wellbeing
Michelle’s work has always been driven by a belief that safer and healthier workplaces are built through strong leadership, meaningful engagement and a genuine commitment to people. Her experience across government has provided her with a unique understanding of how workplace systems, leadership decisions and organisational culture influence the everyday experiences of workers. She now uses this experience to bring greater visibility to the challenges facing women at work and to advocate for practical, meaningful and lasting change.
Making an Impact Beyond the Workplace
Michelle’s commitment to wellbeing extends beyond her professional career. In 2020, she was recognised as a Community Kindness Champion for the Stay Kind Foundation, leading community initiatives including the 50 Walks Project and Bathers Way 50, promoting kindness, connection and mental wellbeing. In 2022, Michelle received special recognition in the NSW Parliament and founded The Elephant in the Room, a community campaign that raised more than $26,000 for Lifeline while encouraging greater awareness and conversation around mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic.
She Inspires Me
In 2023, Michelle founded She Inspires Me, a national movement celebrating women's achievements, amplifying women's voices and encouraging women to share their experiences through the #TellYourStory campaign. She also launched the She Has the Courage to Lead podcast, bringing together Ministers, Commissioners and influential leaders to explore leadership, courage, decision-making, workplace culture and the actions required to create meaningful change. Through these conversations, Michelle connects leadership, lived experience and decision-making, creating opportunities for greater understanding and influence.
Women at Work
Building on this work, Michelle launched Women at Work in 2024 — a national initiative dedicated to improving the safety, wellbeing, culture and workplace experiences of women across Australia. Women at Work brings together Government, business, industry and workplace leaders to address the issues affecting women at work and turn awareness into practical action.
Its focus includes:
⭐Workplace health and safety
⭐Psychosocial hazards
⭐Psychological safety and wellbeing
⭐Bullying and harassment
⭐Sexual and gender-based violence
⭐Workplace culture
⭐Pregnancy and menopause
⭐Flexible work
⭐Leadership
⭐Gender equity and women's workforce participation
Michelle believes these challenges cannot always be addressed through individual resilience or workplace policies alone.
Sometimes the systems, cultures, and practices themselves need to change.
A National Voice for Women at Work
Today, Michelle is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Workplace Safety, with more than 35,000 followers. She is a highly regarded keynote speaker, consultant and advocate, recognised for turning complex workplace issues into meaningful conversations that influence culture, strengthen leadership, and encourage action. Through speaking, advocacy, thought leadership and strategic engagement, Michelle works with Government, business and industry to advance safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces.
Michelle’s Mission
At the heart of Michelle’s work is a simple belief:
Every woman should feel safe, respected and empowered to thrive at work.
Her mission is to influence and change the working environment and experiences of women at work — creating workplaces where women can participate, progress and lead without compromising their safety, wellbeing or dignity.
Courageous leadership. Meaningful advocacy. Lasting change.
