Empowering Your People to Thrive.
Practically minded and strategically driven.
Empowering Your People to Thrive.
At Cultivate – People & Culture, we’re dedicated to helping businesses thrive by supporting the development and well-being of their people. Practically minded and strategically driven, we understand that every organisation is unique, and we take a tailored approach to offer practical, effective people and culture solutions that help your business grow stronger.
Our Values
Growth
We believe growth is an ongoing process. We work with you to develop sustainable strategies that support long-term success and a thriving workplace.
Integrity
Trust and transparency are key to how we operate. We’re open, honest, and always act with the best interest of our clients in mind.
Empathy
We take the time to understand the specific needs and challenges of each organisation we work with. Our approach is personal and thoughtful.
Excellence
We’re committed to providing high-quality solutions that drive positive, measurable outcomes for your business.
Fun
We bring a positive, engaging attitude to every relationship, making the process enjoyable as we help you and your team succeed.
Our Team
Lisel Allen MBus
Director – Cultivate People and Culture
MAHRI
With over twenty years’ experience in people leadership specialising in the people and culture space, Lisel is a values driven leader with a people centric approach that enables her to develop strong and lasting relationships with her clients.
With experience in a range of industries including superannuation, insurance, not-for-profit, agribusiness, transport and the arts, Lisel has strong commercial acumen coupled with deep experience in leading and developing people.
Motivated by working with and building collaborative and successful individuals and teams, Lisel is a skilled and strategic practitioner and accomplished leader. This, coupled with her down to earth and common-sense approach, brings a rich and rewarding experience to her clients.
Lisel is driven by her passion to work with organisations and individuals who are open to growth, learning and who are not afraid to try something new. Her experience and knowledge, coupled with her astute observations, curiosity and good humour allows her clients the time and space to grow and learn in a safe environment.
Her ability to connect with and relate to people from the boardroom to the field enables Lisel to build trust and empower individuals and teams alike to deliver lasting and sustainable change.
Lisel Allen MBus
Email: lisel@cultivatepeopleandculture.com.au
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2023 Elephant Rider Certified Practitioner
2023 Scotwork Australia Advancing Negotiation Skills
2020 Dare to Lead
2016 Master of Business Administration
Susan Fahey
BA LLB GCertLP GAICD
Director – Cultivate People and Culture
As a former chief executive officer in the not-for-profit sector with over two decades experience as a barrister and solicitor and now an established company director, Susan has a unique skill set geared towards assisting individuals and organisations at all levels.
An experienced leader, director and strategist, Susan is an accomplished problem solver well known for her highly successful yet different way of approaching things.
Susan is driven by her passion for helping people to build their confidence, find their leadership style and to achieve success no matter what their role or business is.
As a leader, coach and director Susan is adept at helping both individuals and organisations find their own strengths and to achieve their goals. Susan has a proven track record working with Government, not for profit organisations and the private sector alike.
Susan’s experiences in law, executive leadership and as a company director see her well placed to provide expert, practical and strategic insights across a diverse range of individual and organisational development.
Susan’s skill as a trouble shooter, her analytical ability and common-sense approach results in practical advice and guidance with strong and lasting results.
Susan Fahey
Email: susan@cultivatepeopleandculture.com.au
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2022 Susan - World of Difference Award, The International Alliance for Women for contributions to women’s economic empowerment.
2016 - Women & Leadership Australia Australian Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership, Tasmania Winner.
2015 – Telstra Business Women’s Award, Tasmanian winner of the For Purpose and Social Enterprise category
2014 - Tasmanian Women Lawyers Biennial Achievement Award for outstanding contribution and achievement to the practice, development, and education of law and social
Suzan West
MAHRI, MAICD, M- International Coaching Federation,Grad Dip Counselling
Executive Consultant
Suzan West is an internationally certified executive coach and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors. She specialises in creating effective coaching relationships, has held the Professional Certified Coach status with the International Coaching Federation, and is pursuing a Master Certified Coach accreditation.
Her coaching focuses on fostering transformational leadership, conflict resolution, resilience, customer-centric strategies, and career transitions, having worked with various organisations in Tasmania and nationally. Additionally, Suzan is an Organisational Development Specialist, adept at developing and implementing strategies that enhance organisational performance and efficiency through cultural change and engagement.
She has a proven track record in guiding organizations through change management processes, optimising team dynamics, and improving overall productivity.
Suzan West
Email: suzan@cultivatepeopleandculture.com.au
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The Leadership Circle Accredited Practitioner
ICF (International Coaching Federation)
Human Synergistics Certified Practitioner
Korn Ferry Certified Practitioner
DISC Certified Practitioner
Executive Certificate of Positive Psychology Coaching (UTS)
Graduate Diploma of Counselling (UTAS)
Accredited Strength Deployment Inventory Practitioner (SDI)
Accredited Conflict Coaching Practitioner
PROSCI Certified
