Testimonials

What people say about Mike

  • The most reliable, pragmatic, knowledgeable and reasonable voice in the fields of WHS / HR that I know!

    Mike is still my first “go to” person when a tricky situation presents. He is a genuine leader and a key executive team asset.
    Dean Michie
    Senior Operations & HSE Executive – Hanwah Defence Australia

  • Mike has the rare ability to communicate difficult and complicated problems with simplicity and clarity.

    As a presenter and public speaker, it is a pleasure to hear from Mike as he makes an auditorium full of people seem like an intimate gathering, drawing participants in with messages they won’t forget.
    Anne Lock
    General Counsel – Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd

  • The most outstanding HSE manager I have worked with!

    He understands the psychology of safety, and how important the organisation’s cultural mindset is for establishing an environment where individuals take responsibility and ownership for their own and each other’s safety.
    Dr Michelle Vickers
    Psychologist & Consultant – Hope, Heal, Health

  • With an extensive background in HSE and Corporate Compliance, he is also a very pragmatic and influential HR professional and people leader.

    Extremely down to earth and relatable, he establishes the most effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. He is a trusted and highly consulted partner to senior management.
    An excellent mentor, with an ability to fairly and effectively balance his advocacy for employer and employee, whilst maintaining a strong focus on developing and upholding culture and values.
    Demitra Emmanouil
    Head of Human Resources – Ocean Software

  • Mike has the ability to come into a new situation, understand the strengths and opportunities, chart a path forward.

    He is one of the most thoughtful leaders I have encountered and strikes a great balance between the needs of the organisation and the needs of his people.
    Mike can operate seamlessly at both a strategic and a detail level. One of his most valuable traits is that he is comfortable providing well-thought-out, strategic challenges to all levels of an organisation, as well as valuing others challenging his own thinking.
    Phil Jepson
    Safety & Security Consultant (Retired)

  • He is an authentic and pragmatic leader that balances social responsibilities with commercial acumen.

    I had the pleasure of working with Mike for four years while at Bosch. The thing that I most appreciated was Mike’s ability to genuinely listen to his colleagues, take the time to provide advice and not be afraid to tell it as he saw it.
    He’s also a great person to talk to, patient, well versed and a good storyteller.
    Mounir Kiwan
    Business, Corporate, Government & Start Up Consultant – GRACosway Pty Ltd

  • Mike Hagan is simply the best HR and Compliance executive I met in over more than three decades.

    He is a pragmatic leader driven by organisational values, consultative approach and honest communication on all levels of the organisation.

    He made Mental Health an essential topic at Bosch by both leading from the top as well as in individual discussions with managers and employees.
    Manfred Keller
    Asia Pacific IT Senior Executive (Retired)

  • One of the most authentic leaders I have ever worked with.

    He is a serving type of leader you can count on in everyday work and also in cultural change projects – People matter to him. I am really grateful how I learnt from him the importance of mental health at the workplace that goes hand in hand with physical safety we provide for our teams.

    Kinga Nera
    HR & HSE Senior Manager – Modine Manufacturing

  • The diversity of his experience creates a unique context that he draws upon to inform person centered and commercial outcomes that ensure organizational integrity and personal dignity.

    Mike is a rare combination of personality and intellect; each of these underpinned by his natural authenticity and curiosity. These attributes enable him to deconstruct the most complex workplace issues providing solutions that demonstrate his pragmatic yet personable style.
    Gerard Bolger
    General Manager – Kingkids Early Learning & Kindergartens

  • I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for an expert in workplace mental health and wellbeing.

    His personable and approachable manner, combined with his practical advice and tailored strategies, make him an invaluable resource for individuals and organisations seeking to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
    Jemma Clark
    Finance Manager – Precedence Health Care

  • Mike’s depth of knowledge and experience in the areas of human resources, industrial relations, compliance, workplace health and safety and safety culture are amazing.

    This coupled with his passion and experience in real world mental health organisational strategy allows Mike to look beyond the obvious and get to the heart of issues and provide real solutions.
    Brett Millar
    Safety & Sustainability Manager – Select Harvests

  • Haven’t met another individual yet who is as passionate about workplace health and well-being as Mike is.

    He is genuine and authentic; and not afraid to tell it how it is – yet doing so while maintaining a level head and integrity in the relationship.

    Stewart Dwelly
    Head of Operations – Lotus Doors