Fernanda Afonso

Business (Organisational) Psychologist | Executive Coach

Fernanda is a business psychologist and executive coach that has enjoyed working in organisation and talent development for leading Australian and global organisations for over 15 years. She has recently set up her own consulting practice, Business Psychology Group, partnering with a network of business psychologists and consultants to deliver people solutions that drive better business performance and personal transformation for senior executives, teams and high potential individuals.

Fernanda’s experience spans private, public and not for profit organisations working across a diverse range of industries including energy (oil and gas, mining, power and water, electricity) mining, aviation, healthcare, professional services, management consulting, media, banking and finance, and fast moving consumer goods. She has worked with executives and organisations around issues such as building a high performance culture, leading transformational change, influencing within a matrix, building and developing talent, employee engagement, team development, transition to leadership roles, developing executive presence and increasing self awareness to build longer term leadership capability.

Fernanda’s coaching clients appreciate being challenged and encouraged to build on their strengths to become more focused, influential and successful. Through greater self- understanding, her clients learn tailored strategies to confidently and effectively manage their personal challenges, lead their people and deliver better business performance.

Fernanda is passionate about contributing to her profession and has held several leadership and advisory roles in Australian and International Psychological Societies including National Chair for the College of Organisational Psychologists in the Australian Psychological Society. She is also currently an Adjunct Supervisor with Macquarie University and Adjunct Associate Lecturer for University of New South Wales.

Dedicated to supporting businesses that improve the wellbeing of children, Fernanda has recently joined the Advisory Board of Lets Move, who have a physical exercise program to support children with learning difficulties.