The Science Behind Leadership

With Suzi Skinner, Published Author and International Leadership Specialist

The Science Behind Leadership  

Recent evidence in organisational research shows that leadership is no longer effective as a top down, hierarchical approach. Instead, science tells us that leadership is fact multi-directional, emergent and highly contextual. Groups and teams take on their own identities when it comes to leading and no two teams are the same. Given this complexity, every one of us has the opportunity to evolve our thinking on leadership and how we can all adapt.  

In this highly interactive session, Suzi Skinner will take you through what these shifts mean for you and how you can adopt a mindset that embraces the relational perspectives needed in organisations today. 

Drawing from the leadership literature and Suzi’s experience working globally with multinational organisations, you will learn: 

• What it really means to lead effectively

• The core mindset shift we all need to make – and how it translates into daily  commitments 

• How you can choose to empower leadership at every level 

Suzi Skinner's Background 

Suzi Skinner (M.Appl.Sc., MCC, PhD Candidate), is a published author, international leadership specialist and global executive coach. Suzi is the Managing Director of Roar People, Selftalk Pty Limited - a leadership consultancy in Sydney Australia with teams based in the USA and India. Suzi works with organisations globally to accelerate change toward more positive and inclusive cultures and enhance employee performance. Suzi’s compelling approach “empowering leadership at every level” combines the proven evidence base of strategic leadership and executive coaching with fresh perspectives on tapping into the leadership potential of every individual.

Suzi also coaches and facilitates at executive and board level in a range of leading international organisations including Microsoft, Kimberly Clark; Ernst & Young; BUPA; SunRice; and many more. Her innovative programs titled “What’s Your Leader I.D.?” are currently running in the USA, Asia and Australia. These strategic programs continue to successfully enable positive culture change and challenge outdated notions of leading.

Suzi’s book “Build Your Leader Identity: A Practical Guide to Leading Authentically from Any Position” was published in 2015. Suzi is a Harnisch Scholar and her research was awarded first prize for an Academic Poster at the Institute of Coaching Annual Conference. The research was published in the peer reviewed academic Journal: Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice in 2014. Suzi was also awarded the Outstanding Women Leaders Award by the World Women Leadership Congress (WWLC) for her work in providing leadership development programs for women in India and internationally. Suzi is a guest speaker at Harvard’s Institute of Coaching; Sydney Business School; Macquarie University; International HR Directors Forum; YWCA; American Chamber of Commerce; Finance Executive Women; W.I.N International; and many multinational organisations.


QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Leadership currently underway Master Certified Coach (MCC), International Coach Federation Masters Applied Science (Coaching Psychology), University of Sydney 2004 B. Arts (Psychology Major), University of Sydney

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Coaching Professional Association, Harvard Medical School, Boston USA CoachSource USA Leadership Coach PepsiCo Global LeAD Accredited Coach Past President & Member, Uni. of Sydney Coaching & Mentoring Alumni Chapter American Chamber of Commerce Member and Certified Professional Member Australian Human Resources Institute (CAHRI)