Melbourne

SUE BARRETT
Chair
A progressive business and community leader with over 30 years of experience, Sue Barrett is the CEO and Founder of Barrett Consulting Group and the Selling Better Movement. In an era defined by AI and automation, Sue has pioneered the integration of critical soft skills, emotional intelligence, and business acumen into human-centred communication, sales, leadership and ethical business practices.
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Her transformational leadership drives sustainable growth and fosters meaningful connections across the private, public, and community sectors. A passionate advocate for social justice, gender equality, and climate action, she excels in strategic communication, value-based selling, and human-centred leadership, ensuring businesses and communities thrive through empathy, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
Career Highlights
Barrett Consulting Group Pty Ltd – Founder & Managing Director; 1995 – Present
Sales Essentials – Founder & CEO; 2013 – Present
Selling Better Movement – Founder, Advocate & Activist; 2016 – Present
EnergyLab – Mentor; 2024 – Present
Monash Business School – Facilitator & Program Designer: Narratives, Presence & Presentation; 2018 – Present
Media Stable – Commentator, Presenter, Interviewee on Sales & Business Growth & Ethics; 2020 – Present
Living in Melbourne with her family, a competitive swimmer, field hockey player, community gardener, Cats supporter and K-drama enthusiast, Sue’s broad interests reflect her belief in lifelong learning, inclusivity, and empathy.
She draws inspiration from diverse thinkers like David Bowie, Maria Montessori, Rachel Carson, Peter Drucker, and Vida Goldstein embodying a leadership style grounded in courage, resilience, ethical responsibility, and a passion for social impact.