Susan Fahey does things differently.
A big picture thinker with an eye for detail. A practical strategist. A direct yet approachable coach.
Result? An ability to provide expert insights across an extremely diverse range of individual and organisational development.
Susan is a former CEO in the not for profit sector with over two decades experience as a barrister and solicitor and is an established company director.
Having grown her former organisation from small and relatively unknown to highly respected and influential, she understands the challenges of leading a business through a significant period of change.
As a non-executive director of Metro Tasmania, Susan also appreciates the complexities of governance for companies in the current economic and social climate. She has a proven track record working with government, community organisations and the private sector.
In addition, Susan has a strong and demonstrated track record in the delivery of law reform, influence over policy and is a sought-after and seasoned media performer.
An accomplished leader, coach and director, Susan helps individuals and organisations identify their blind spots, find their strengths and achieve their goals. She is a natural problem solver, well-known for her highly successful, light-hearted, ‘outside the box’ approach, with a talent for not only spotting opportunities, but also creating them.
Susan takes the time to get to know her clients and their unique challenges, and then works with them to develop individual, tailored solutions.
Always innovative, Susan enjoys capacity building and driving performance. Her skill as a trouble shooter, analytical ability, pragmatic approach and political savvy result in sound advice and guidance with strong and lasting results.
With a network that expands across Tasmania, Australia and internationally, Susan enjoys working with organisations big and small, and people at all stages in their career.
“Talking to Susan was so easy. She gets what its like to lead people in a challenging environment. Her advice was practical, considered and strategic. She gave me confidence in myself.”
Awards
2016
Winner, Women & Leadership Australia, Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership (Tasmania)
2015
Winner, Telstra Business Women’s Awards, For Purpose and Social Enterprise category (Tasmania).
2014
Winner, Tasmanian Women Lawyer’s Biennial Achievement Award for outstanding contribution and achievement to the practice, development and education of law and social justice
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (1996)
Bachelor of Laws (1998)
Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice (1999)
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2019)