WHY KEA?

The world’s only alpine parrot.‍ ‍Curious by nature.

Kea are known for their intelligence, curiosity and adaptability. They explore. They work things out. They innovate when new opportunities appear. This spirit underpins everything here.

Kea in flight over alpine peaks in New Zealand 
PURPOSE

To expand possibility.

Helping leaders see beyond current contexts and familiar answers.

PROMISE

Challenge + perspective.

The conditions for sharper thinking, bolder choices and meaningful action.

OUTCOME

Extraordinary, defined by you.

Ambitious, deliberate and authentically yours.

Working together.

HOW I INVEST IN YOU

‍Brilliance

I commit deeply. I’ll champion your ambition and bring everything I can to helping you achieve, and surpass, your goals.

HOW I WORK WITH YOU

‍Boldness

Conversations that create change aren’t always comfortable. Expect honesty, candour and alternative perspectives.

PART OF THE DEAL

‍Humour

Leadership can feel relentless. Laughter brings perspective. There will probably be bad jokes. Forgive me in advance.

MEET FAY

I love learning and am fascinated by creativity, contradictions and new ideas. I’ve learnt that what defines exceptional teams is what happens between brilliant people, and that the most transformative conversations are the ones where the truth is uncomfortable.

Intrinsically curious.

Fay coaching an executive
Fay coaching an executive 
ON REPEAT

Bach, Biggie Smalls and B.B. King, all in one day. Forever frustrated to be an awful singer.

NEW OBSESSION

Paragliding and archery, first tried near Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, Dec. 2025.

QUIET PASSION

Well-curated typography, antique Indian furniture, books and speakers. More than is reasonable.

PETROL HEAD

From sports cars to trucks. Lumbar support gains value every year.

NEVER WITHOUT A DOG

Once Dobermanns. Now Trinity, a little over 1kg and by far the smartest.

FAVOURITE FILM

The Matrix.

Career journey.

2017

Senior Adviser,

Cumbria County Council

2020

CEO,

MCR Pathways

2024

CEO,

Authentic Education Group

Today

Founder,

Kea Executive Coaching

‘Senior leadership gives you few places to think out loud. Fay creates that space. I leave every session with confidence and clarity.’

Karim Kabbara, MD

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