Nadia Woodhouse

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Co-Lead EY New Economy Unit | Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Nadia leads research for EYs New Economy Unit, focusing on the shift toward a regenerative economy. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise spans sustainability, board governance, and financial accounting. She holds a Masters in Environment from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.

Outside of work, Nadia is a mother to a son and describes herself as an adventurer. She is a self-proclaimed "above-average cook, below-average gardener. " Her past includes holding non-profit board roles and championing B Corporations, reflecting a commitment to businesses that benefit society.

Unique Fact: She was previously a yoga instructor in residence at EYs London office.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Regenerative Economy
Her work at EY's New Economy Unit is centered on long-term, systemic shifts toward a regenerative economy that prioritizes planetary and human flourishing.
Sustainable Business
She writes and speaks about the need for businesses to move beyond overconsumption and siloed thinking toward circularity and long-term stability.
Systems Thinking
She advocates for collaboration across industries, viewing the economy as interdependent systems nested within nature to drive meaningful change.

Media Appearances

Opening Keynote Speech of Ms. Nadia Woodhouse. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

11-2024
Co-Lead EY New Economy Unit | Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY
2-2017
Associate Director, Global Center for Board Matters at EY
9-2014 - 2-2017
Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY
8-2013 - 4-2016
B Corp Champion at B Lab Australia & New Zealand Ltd
6-2009 - 5-2015
Chair at Spark* International

Education

2009 - 2011
Masters of Environment from University of Melbourne
2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Commerce/Science from The University of Western Australia

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Insights For Selling To Nadia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nadia is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nadia

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nadia move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Nadia take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Nadia

Personality Compatibility


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