ABOUT
Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris
I'm an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with a PhD from the University of Cambridge focusing on women in Engineering. For 25 years, I've coached accomplished women in STEM fields as they advance to senior leadership—from Director to VP and beyond.
My clients don't lack competence, intelligence, or work ethic. What they need is strategic partnership over sustained time, accountability that drives implementation, and a safe space to explore the unspoken dynamics of male-dominated fields.
My Approach
I don't give advice. In our live coaching conversations, I ask questions tailored to your specific situation—questions that help you discover your own solutions. This emerges naturally from our discussion as I listen to what you're saying and notice what you're not saying. When you discover the insight yourself through our conversation, you actually implement it.
This isn't about building confidence; it's about getting credit for the competence you already have, navigating difficult stakeholders, and positioning yourself strategically for the roles you want.
80% of my clients get promoted or secure stretch roles within 12 months. Most are funded by their employers because companies recognize coaching as a retention investment for high-potential women in technical fields.
Background
✦ PhD, University of Cambridge (focus on women in Engineering)
✦ ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) — the highest coaching credential
✦ 25 years coaching women in technology, academic sciences, engineering, and IT
✦ Three published books on women's leadership
✦ 20+ years speaking at major corporations globally
What Makes This Different
I've spent two decades exclusively with women in STEM. I understand the specific challenges of being the only woman in technical meetings, the politics of engineering cultures, and the double standards that punish competent women for displaying confidence.
This is a 12-month partnership, not a quick fix. We meet monthly by video call. In our live conversations, my clients set their own goals and homework—conversations they want to have, relationships they want to improve, stakeholder maps they want to build. These emerge from our discussion as we explore what's actually holding them back. The accountability comes from their own insights, not my assignments.
My Speaking
I've been told "I never knew someone with a PhD could be so funny." My talks combine research credibility with practical, humorous insights. Topics include the competence paradox, resilience, inclusion, and authentic profile-raising—all designed to engage mixed-gender audiences and create real behavior change.
Why I Do This Work
Women in technology with 10-20 years of experience leave at twice the rate of men. Not because they lack competence, but because workplaces fail to recognize and reward it. I help women get the recognition they've earned and help organizations retain the talent they can't afford to lose.
Engaging Events and Executive Coaching for Technical Experts moving in Senior Leadership