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Susan Houlihan

Professional Faculty | Persuasive Communication & Interpersonal Dynamics, Haas School of Business

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Susan is a continuing lecturer in Leadership, Communications & Coaching across the EWMBA, EMBA, MBA, and Undergraduate Programs at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She also teaches in the Masters and PhD programs at the Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, within the UC Berkeley School of Engineering. Additionally, Susan is an instructor for “High Impact Leadership” and “Advanced Executive Presence” for UC Berkeley Executive Education, and has taught in many of their custom programs.

Currently, she serves as COO and lead faculty of the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Previously, she led global engineering and operations teams across manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain. As a Communications Consultant, Executive Coach, and Electrical Engineer, Susan brings over 15 years of high-tech engineering and operations experience to her work.

Working globally with Fortune 500 Companies as an executive coach and workshop leader, Susan focuses on empowering leaders to embrace their authentic selves, realize their full potential, and inspire their teams and organizations to achieve their highest capabilities.

Susan earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University College Cork, Ireland, and an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. She is also a certified Executive Coach from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute.

Originally from Ireland and now based in the U.S., Susan is a seasoned cross-cultural communicator dedicated to helping individuals live their best lives.

Academic Background
  • B. Eng. Electrical, University College Cork Ireland
  • Higher Diploma, Microelectronics, University College Cork Ireland
  • MBA, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
  • Certified Executive Coach, Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute
Advanced Executive Presence Program
Hero Patern
COBE Eligible

Advanced Executive Presence Program

Become an inspirational and confident speaker who captivates their audience and stands out as a successful leader. 

Format
In-Person
Length
3 Days
Cost
$5,600.00
High-Impact Leadership Program
Hero Patern
COBE Eligible

High-Impact Leadership Program

Develop your authentic voice and turn your communication weaknesses into strengths through world-class theater techniques and storytelling..

Format
In-Person
Length
3 Days
Cost
$5,600.00