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Coach / Suzanne Tracey

HFMA past president HFMA coach

Prior to becoming an executive and leadership coach, Suzanne has worked over 30 years in the health service, with nearly 20 years at an executive director level, firstly as a director of finance/chief financial officer and with the last seven as a chief executive officer at a large trust with approximately 14,000 staff.

Suzanne has a particular interest in change management, organisation and board development and talent management. Suzanne has a natural ability to connect and engage with people at all levels creating a safe space for clients to explore their issues and identify realistic and sustainable solutions.

Coaching Approach 
Suzanne is passionate about fostering a collaborative coaching approach that prioritises individual needs and organisational objectives. Through active listening, insightful questioning, and empathetic guidance she helps leaders gain clarity, set realistic goals, and work towards achieving sustainable results. Her coaching style is rooted in trust, empathy and pragmatism with constructive challenge where needed, ensuring a confidential environment where clients feel supported and empowered.

Key skills/expertise

  • Executive coaching and mentoring 
  • Leadership coaching and development
  • Team coaching and development
  • Qualifications/ Professional Memberships
  • BA (Hons) Business Studies
  • CIPFA Qualified 
  • Completion of NHS Leadership Aspiring CEO Programme
  • ILM Level 7 Coaching and Mentoring.

Client Testimonials 
“I felt as though Suzanne was investing some time in my future, and for that I am grateful for her approach during our coaching sessions.”

“These sessions were also massively beneficial to me through Suzanne’s honest, supportive and questioning style”.

“I appreciate direct feedback and Suzanne was great at doing this in a compassionate way but a direct way that really helped me”.

“Suzanne showed kindness and compassion and her key questions were always insightful.”

“Suzanne has a great mix of gravitas, compassion and humour - which are key to her effective leadership style”.
 

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