Michael Liffen

Background

About Michael Liffen

I help organisations turn big ideas into lasting results - and people into thriving teams. With 17+ years in transformation leadership, I’ve led change from strategy through to delivery across industries as varied as transport, energy and beyond. My focus is human-centred change - ensuring transformations work for both the organisation and the people who make them happen. I specialise in business transformation that bridges vision and execution, from rethinking operating models to embedding emerging technologies. Increasingly, I explore how artificial intelligence can unlock efficiency, inform smarter decisions, and create more adaptive, resilient organisations. As an inclusive leader, I build high-performing teams where people feel safe to contribute, learn, and excel. Originally from the UK, I’ve proudly called Australia home for over a decade, becoming a citizen in 2020. My ‘Superpowers’ + Coalition-builder: Winning hearts and minds, uniting stakeholders behind a shared vision.+ Rapidly-adaptable: Thriving outside my comfort zone, learning fast, and delivering results in unfamiliar territory.+ Empathetic leader: Creating psychological safety so everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Always open to new connections, stories, and ideas — if you’d like to connect, let’s talk.