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Dr Suzi Skinner (PhD) is a globally recognized leadership advisor, executive coach, author and researcher. Over 25 years, Suzi has partnered with C-suite leaders, senior teams and mission-driven organisations across Asia, Europe, the US and Australia to cultivate cultures of leadership at every level. Clients describe her as fun, curious and demanding—balancing unconditional positive regard with constructively direct challenge, to provoke meaningful, sustained change. Beyond credentials, Suzi is guided by a set of human commitments: a belief in the inherent potential of every person; a systemic, compassionate lens on complex organisational realities; and a lifelong practice of reflective learning. She brings lightness and humour when helpful, courage and clarity when needed, and deep respect for confidentiality and professionalism—creating a trusted space for genuine transformation. Distinctive Achievements & Roles • Triple Master Certified Coach (MCC): International Coaching Federation (ICF), European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) and Association for Coaching (AC); EMCC Global Team Coach and coach/mentor supervisor. • Managing Director, Roar People—global leadership consultancy delivering evidence-based development at individual, team and enterprise scale. • Published author: Build Your Leader Identity (2015); The Wise Leader (Routledge, 2023); The Wise Leader Field Guide (forthcoming, 2026). • Outstanding Women Leaders Award (World Women Leadership Congress in India) for international impact in women’s leadership. • Founding Fellow, Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School); Honorary Fellow, Sydney Business School; regular speaker at Harvard’s Institute of Coaching, Academy Of Management, International Leadership Assocation, University of Sydney, American Chamber of Commerce and many more. Who Suzi is as a Human • A steadfast belief in human potential, with a coaching presence grounded in respect, curiosity and compassion. • A love of learning (a top VIA strength), reflected in continuous professional development and the translation of research into everyday leadership practices. • A balance of lightness and courage—bringing humour and warmth to ease the hard work of change, and direct challenge to illuminate blind spots. • A systemic thinker who sees patterns across teams, cultures and markets, and helps leaders operate wisely within complex human systems. • An advocate for inclusion and equitable leadership—committed to practices that enable belonging and unlock contribution at every level. • A reflective practitioner who models the routines she teaches—journaling, perspective-taking, and deliberate experimentation to strengthen self-efficacy and wise judgment. • A global citizen who delights in cross-cultural collaboration and the diverse perspectives that fuel innovation and empathy. Qualifications & Professional Affiliations PhD in Leadership, Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong (2020). Master of Applied Science (Coaching Psychology), University of Sydney (2004); Graduate Certificate (2001). BA (Psychology), University of Sydney. Founding Fellow, Institute of Coaching (Harvard Medical School); Honorary Fellow, Sydney Business School. ICF MCC; EMCC MCC (Individual & Team); Association for Coaching MCC; Coaching Supervisor (Oxford Brookes University).