Michelle McQuaid

Dr. Michelle McQuaid is a "good girl" turned game-changer who's helping people and workplaces thrive. An honorary fellow at Melbourne University's Center for Wellbeing Science and one of LinkedIn's top 10 Mental Health Thought Leaders, she translates cutting-edge research into practical tools that help care for wellbeing, build psychosocial safety, and navigate change with confidence.

Her work weaves together scientific rigor and lived experience—because she's walked every step of this journey herself. Through six best-selling books, Psychology Today columns, and her podcast featuring 250+ conversations with the world's leading researchers, she illuminates a new path forward. One where perfectionism gives way to purposeful play, where change feels like an invitation, where wellbeing matters, and where psychological safety is more than just a buzzword. Drawing on her PhD in Appreciative Inquiry and Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, she guides both women and organizations to break free from limiting patterns and discover their true strength.