I’m passionate about helping people like you resiliently navigate and thrive through change.
Why I Do What I Do
Over the years, I’ve witnessed way too many talented, gifted and engaged professionals (myself included) who felt overwhelmed, stressed and drained by their work and the constant change they faced. Life and work had gotten out of balance and the constant hustle had people feeling depleted, dissatisfied and disengaged. Too often, work felt soul-draining and work environments felt toxic. We were becoming human doings instead of human beings.
And then came the pandemic.
Overnight workplaces were disbanded and people found themselves adrift in the stormy sea of change. We were trying to work or lead from home during a crisis. The boundaries between work and home life vanished overnight. This led to an epidemic of overwork, exhaustion, zoom fatigue and burnout for many while others tried to navigate a sudden loss of work and income. The pandemic and confluence of crises took an emotional toll on our individual and collective wellbeing. Our lives, our work and work world were forever changed. We all tried to navigate the uncertainty, stress, and constant changes. But in the process, we often forgot how to tap into and leverage our innate capacity for resilience.
My purposeful pivot
As a result of the pandemic, I’ve reinvented my coaching and consulting practice so I can help individuals and organizations prepare for, transition into and navigate the continuing changes and shifts of our post-pandemic work world. I’m here to help professionals and leaders renew their energy; reset their navigational compass; gain clarity on what matters most, what’s possible and what’s next; make meaningful changes and purposeful pivots; and resiliently thrive.
About Susan
Just like you, I’ve navigated times of change, made meaningful changes and purposeful pivots throughout my career and life journey.
This work is my calling. I believe I’m here to make a difference, to be of service and to do this purposeful work. It inspires me, fuels me and lets my light shine brightly.
I bring to my work a powerful combination of expertise, gifts, strengths and experience. I integrate this with my passion for helping people resiliently navigate, contribute and thrive through times of change and feel empowered to make meaningful changes and purposeful pivots.
My resume demonstrates my capacity for both leadership and entrepreneuring. I add to the breadth and depth of my career journey, a Master’s degree in Human Development and 20 years of purpose-aligned work as an ICF credentialed and certified executive, leadership and transition coach. I also bring to the table my skills as a strategic think partner, consultant, leadership development and workplace resilience solution provider.
“I’m here to help empower you so you can navigate through uncertainty, change and transition in a way that fosters your capacity for resilient thriving in work and in life.”
— Susan
What Clients Say About Susan
Susan has an amazing ability to listen deeply to what you truly want. Her compassionate and calming style and excellent follow-up supported me during times when I was tempted to return to my comfort zone. Her personal attention and encouragement made a difference in the results I was able to produce.
— Nancy M.
Susan is an inspiration in that she is an example of purpose and authenticity in her daily life. She has coached me through the roller coaster of my career. She offers so much more than experience and skill - she does, in fact, bring the gifts of intuition and humanity to her work, and I'm sure to all those she touches.
— Barbara R.
Susan has an impressive breadth and depth of business and coaching experience. Her passion for coaching is evident in her warm, authentic and creative approach. She is highly skilled in helping clients gain clarity, vision and direction. Her approach stimulates out-of-the-box thinking, expands possibilities and inspires.
— Colleen Y.
Susan has helped me clarify my values and align it with my vision for my future. She is incredibly organized, bright, tenacious and creative. I cannot say enough about her talents and I highly recommend her to anyone that is thinking about making a change in their life. She helps clarify and articulate your goals with laser focus.
— Catherine K.
Susan has helped me to reflect on my own skills, think about my whole self, identify what I find fulfilling, and recognize career opportunities that’ll work for me. She’s been great about helping me put all the pieces together. I leave conversations with Susan feeling empowered and better enabled to move my career forward.
— Kellie L.
I've gained so much insight by working with Susan! She listens impeccably well (one of the hallmarks of a great coach). Her above-and-beyond approach has led me to really open up, truly consider what all is possible in my professional and personal world, and helps me re-imagine all that I'm capable of.
— Kristie M.
Susan is an out of the box thinker. She didn’t come to us with a canned solution that she tried to fit into our culture. After analyzing our unique needs, she developed a series of micro-learnings delivered via Slack that enabled leaders to access just-in-time training within the flow of work to deepen their leadership practice.
— Liz D.
Every CEO needs a coach. Every one of us. And Susan has been excellent at helping me with the distillation of my greatest assets and creating a space for me to calm down, regroup and regain hope. The greatest value is the time with Susan to jump up on the balcony, breathe deep, and have a sounding board that’s just for me.
— Ann D.
I hired Susan when I was about to leave my executive job and expected help in managing my transition to entrepreneur. Susan helped me to define what I want my day-to-day life to be like, well beyond my business. I now have the gift of time, focus and peace - which were lacking in my previously frenetic life.
— Kellie G.
What could be possible if we worked together? How can I be of service to you?
FAQs
What are Susan’s areas of expertise?
I’m an expert in resilience, leadership and wellbeing. Clients describe my expertise and passion for these topics as self-evident. As a life-long learner, I’m committed to deepening my knowledge by participating in learning programs and conferences and by listening to thought-provoking podcasts. I keep current on the latest trends and research by reading books, articles and reports and distilling the essence of my learning. I leverage my insights to foster my own personal growth.
What are Susan’s strengths?
My clients tell me that I have a real gift for asking questions that help them get to the heart of the matter and distilling the essence of their insights and ideas. I love inspiring clients to connect the dots in a way that delivers meaning and sparks new thinking. I infuse my gifts for creative visioning and strategic thinking into my coaching, program and content development, and consulting solutions. I weave all of this together with my superpowers of holding space for clients, listening deeply and asking empowering questions that help to reframe thinking, shift perspectives and move people forward.
What is Susan’s entrepreneur history?
I have an entrepreneurial spirit and have leveraged my strengths of ideation, creativity and strategic thinking in a number of ventures over the years. My motivating why has always been to make a difference and inspire others to learn and grow. I started my first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 23 when I became an "accidental entrepreneur" following a corporate restructuring. Over the years, I’ve served as a coach and consultant for a variety of clients. I conceived and built a learning center designed to empower professional women’s renewal and resilience and pioneered facilitated peer learning circles.
What are Susan’s credentials?
I’m an ICF PCC credentialed and certified coach with 20 years of coaching experience and am a graduate of the prestigious Hudson Institute of Coaching. I have a Master’s Degree in Human Development. I’m currently pursuing a certificate in the Yale “Science of Wellbeing” program and training in Positive Intelligence. I recently completed UPenn’s “Resilience” program. I’m a PeerSpirit Circle practitioner and an Interstrength Self-Discovery Method and MBTI facilitator.
What is Susan’s leadership experience?
Throughout my career, I have served as a senior leader with roles in leadership development, wellbeing coaching operations, marketing and talent and culture for companies like Accolade, Aduro, Adobe, Microsoft and others. I understand what it’s like to be a leader navigating times of change and transition. In my roles, I have effectively and empathically led dispersed work teams; empowered and developed individuals; championed organizational change and innovation; created future visions and strategies; and made a difference to the people and organizations I’ve served.
What are Susan’s resilience practices?
During the pandemic, I worked to build a number of new habits to help me renew and restore my energy and foster my own resilience. These practices have had a positive impact on my ability to navigate and thrive in the change. At the heart of my daily practice is: mindfulness, gratitude journaling, visual journaling and a movement practice of riding my exercise bike. I spend time each day learning, reflecting and focusing on my own growth and development. And I’ve worked diligently to replace the energy-draining and fear-mongering practice of doomscrolling with hopescrolling.