Aly O’Shannessy

Aly is a senior executive coach and leadership consultant with over 25 years of global experience driving measurable outcomes in leadership, performance, and organisational effectiveness. She joins Future Leadership to lead and evolve our Coaching practice, bringing deep expertise in assessment-led transformation, high-potential acceleration, and cultural change. Aly will guide the development of our coaching methodologies to align with market shifts and client needs, ensuring our approach remains evidence-based, future-focused and impact-driven.

Aly has held senior roles in global consulting firms and leading institutions. Her consulting career spans ASX-listed companies, multinationals, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors, where she has worked with CEOs, CHROs and senior leadership teams to navigate changing priorities and lead complex transformations in culture, capability, and organisational performance. She brings a truly global perspective, having worked across East Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe on large-scale change and leadership initiatives.

Known for her calm presence, deep insight, and values-driven approach, Aly is trusted by leaders to guide them through complex challenges with clarity, compassion, and impact. Aly holds a Master of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University.