Middle Management Movement By Michelle Pascoe

What happens when community, leadership, and purpose collide? In this powerful conversation, Michelle sits down with Clare Pearson, CEO of Little Wings Australia, a not-for-profit providing free, life-saving air transport for seriously ill children across regional NSW and QLD. Together, they unpack the realities of country healthcare, the hidden impact on families, and the extraordinary volunteers who keep Little Wings in the air. Clare shares the childhood experiences that shaped her purpose-led leadership, the evolution of her values-driven culture, and the emotional stories behind their 400% service growth. Michelle & Clare cover: How Little Wings transforms healthcare access for regional families What real community connection looks like in action Clare’s leadership lessons from disability, anti-trafficking & child health The role of vulnerability in strong, sustainable leadership How businesses can build purpose-driven cultures that last Why “small acts” create the bi