This conversation covers the cost of poor communication, why leaders often avoid difficult conversations, how to give constructive feedback, and what executive presence really means in practical terms.
Purple Engine In the Press
It’s Never Too Early to Start Building Leadership Skills
Michelle Gilbert discusses the habits and leadership skills that can help new graduates thrive early in their careers.
The Conversations Most Nonprofit Leaders Avoid and Why They Matter Most
There’s a particular kind of tension nonprofit leaders know well. It’s the quiet discomfort that surfaces before a board meeting, a volunteer check-in, or a donor conversation.
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Today, through Purple Engine, I help leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners tackle the uncomfortable conversations and high-stakes moments they’re tempted to avoid.
Survey Indicates Many College Grads are Failing at Job Interviews
A recent survey indicates that many college grads are failing at job interviews. Michelle Gilbert discusses her tips for the virtual and in person interview.
Crush Those Job Interviews
Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michelle Gilbert about what preparing for a job interview involves, understanding the company’s culture, products, and competitors.
Helping Your Grad Interview Better
Chris Renwick interviews Michelle Gilbert on how recent grads can increase their chances to land a job out of college.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Building a personal brand that aligns with others’ perceptions, why managing up is a key skill, and how technology is helping and hindering our communication.
That’s Business
In this interview with Host Angela Buccellato, we unpacked a lot, including the power of networking and leveraging relationships to get a foot in the door,...









