Meet Suzy Green
With over 20 years of experience at the cutting edge of positive psychology and evidence-based coaching, I'm on a mission to transform how leaders and organisations think about performance, wellbeing, and growth and to make the science both accessible and actionable.
As Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, I've built one of Australia's most respected evidence-based boutique consultancies in applied positive psychology, positive leadership development and executive coaching. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology having conducted a world first study on evidence-based coaching and I've spent my career translating world-class research into real-world results for leaders, teams and workplaces across Australia and beyond.
I'm the author of The Positivity Prescription and co-editor of two leading academic texts - Positive Psychology Coaching in Practice and Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace - with over 20 published academic chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles to my name. I lectured at the University of Sydney in the Coaching Psychology Unit for a decade, and I currently hold honorary positions at both UTS Business School and the University of Melbourne's Centre for Wellbeing Science. I'm also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for CoachHub, a leading global coaching technology platform, and an Honorary Vice President of the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
As a recognised voice in the media, I've partnered with major brands including Nespresso, Invisalign, and ANZ Bank - bringing the science of positive psychology to mainstream audiences in a way that's engaging, credible, and genuinely useful. I'm also a proud official ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation, a cause that's deeply close to my heart.
I'm someone who bridges science and practice with authenticity, and brings positivity, energy, creativity, and a genuine love of learning to everything I do. I'm naturally curious, deeply invested in the work.
If my approach resonates with what you're looking for, I'd love to connect and explore what's possible together.
My Why
As a Clinical & Coaching Psychologist, I've spent years understanding the full spectrum of human experience - from mental ill-health and suffering through to flourishing and optimal functioning. That breadth of training gave me something invaluable: a deep appreciation for just how much is possible when we apply psychological science not just to fixing what's wrong, but to helping people truly thrive.
My passion for Coaching Psychology came about when I realised evidence-based coaching could act as a transfer of training by personalising and contextualising psychological science to help people live their best lives - as leaders, as professionals, and as human beings.
I realised my work was my calling early on in my career and everyday I see it is a privilege and a blessing.
My Accomplishments
🎓 Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - including conducting a world-first study on evidence-based coaching as an Applied Positive Psychology, laying the foundation for a career at the intersection of science and practice. 📚 Published author and academic - author of The Positivity Prescription and co-editor of two leading international academic texts on positive psychology coaching, with over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and academic chapters published globally. 🏛️ Recognised academic appointments - Senior Adjunct Lecturer in the Coaching Psychology Unit at the University of Sydney for a decade, Honorary Professor at UTS Business School, and Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Centre for Wellbeing Science. 🌏 Global thought leadership - Honorary Vice President of the International Society for Coaching Psychology and member of the Scientific Advisory Board for CoachHub, one of the world's leading coaching technology platforms. 🌱 Pioneer in Positive Education in Australia and globally - a founding voice in bringing positive psychology into schools and educational settings, helping shape the wellbeing of young people at a national and international level. 🏢 Built a respected boutique consultancy from the ground up - founding and leading The Positivity Institute for over 14 years, growing it into one of Australia's most trusted evidence-based boutique consultancies in positive psychology, executive coaching and leadership development, with a team of 20 senior associates. 📺 High-profile media presence - a recognised and sought-after media personality, with paid brand partnerships with Nespresso, Invisalign, ANZ Bank + others, bringing the science of positive psychology to mainstream Australian audiences. 💛 Official Ambassador, Starlight Children's Foundation - proudly supporting one of Australia's most beloved children's charities, using my platform to amplify their vital work. 🌟 Measurable client impact - over two decades of delivering meaningful, lasting change for hundreds of organisations and thousands of leaders, teams and individuals across Australia and beyond.
Fun facts
Well firstly I'm a city gal but in recent years my idea of the perfect reset is going completely off-grid with my partner in his camper van - just love an open road and wide sky. It's where I do my best thinking or not, as the case may be!
Secondly, grandparenthood arrived earlier than I expected - and I couldn't be more grateful. I'm a proud "GG" of three gorgeous little grandsons who remind me of what truly matters.
Finally, one of my life rules is: always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge, because you never know when there'll be something worth celebrating. In my experience, there usually is.
How I can help
Inspiring audiences through keynote speaking on optimal human functioning.
Elevating senior leaders through one-on-one executive coaching drawing on positive psychology, coaching psychology, and Leadership Maturity frameworks to unlock the next level of leadership effectiveness.
Transforming senior leadership teams through evidence-based team coaching to build the collective capability, psychological safety, and shared purpose needed to perform at their best - as a high value creating team.
Building thriving workplaces through multi-level, multi-initiative programs.
Delivering high-impact webinars and workshops on thriving leaders, teams and workplaces.
More from Suzy Green
The PI Story ↗
In this personal and heartfelt video, I share the deeper story behind why I do the work I do. I talk candidly about my passion for reducing mental ill-health and helping people build their best lives - and why, for me, this has never just been professional. It's personal.
I reflect on the importance of walking the talk - that if I'm going to stand in front of leaders and speak about resilience, mental toughness, and thriving, I need to be genuinely leaning into those principles in my own life. Authenticity isn't just a value I talk about. It's something I hold myself accountable to.
This video gives you a real sense of who I am beyond the credentials - the commitment, the honesty, and the genuine belief that psychological science, applied well, can change lives.
Starlight Childrens Foundation Congrats ↗
In this wonderful video, Louise Baxter, CEO of the Starlight Children's Foundation, shares a heartfelt congratulations to The Positivity Institute on our 10-year anniversary. Louise reflects on our shared journey - the meaningful work we've done together in applied positive psychology in the workplace and our ongoing commitment to supporting the Starlight Children's Foundation and the incredible people behind it. A beautiful reminder of what's possible when science, purpose and partnership come together.
POTENTIAL+ ↗
This video describes our digital workplace wellbeing progam POTENTIAL+ providing a rationale for applied positive psychology in the workplace.
Dell Spark Event Penang 2025 featuring Dr Suzy Green as keynote speaker ↗
This video is a wrap reel from the Dell Spark Event held in Penang in November 2025. Dr Suzy Green was invited as a keynote speaker on Days 1 and 2 on the topics of "Thriving in an AI World" and "Creating High Quality Connections in an AI World"
Why "Promote Flourishing" in the workplace? ↗
This video provides an overview of why a proactive investment in educating leaders and people in wellbeing science is a core component of an integrated approach to workplace mental heatlh.
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