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My Philosophy

I believe that the second half of life can be one of the most meaningful and expansive chapters for women.

For the first time in history, a significant percentage of women have built long, successful careers – and are now asking themselves what comes next?

Not how do I get ahead?

But...

What matters enough to give the next chapter of my life to?

Success isn’t the problem. The problem is what once felt meaningful no longer does.

Why I Do This Work

After years in consulting, leadership and executive coaching, I became increasingly fascinated by what happens when successful women begin to question the life they’ve built.

Over time, I noticed some patterns: highly capable women reaching pivotal moments but struggling to step into what comes next. Women who had built meaningful, accomplished identities – yet found it difficult to imagine themselves beyond those roles. Many have never found the space to fully consider what they wanted – beyond responsibility and achievement.

Here's what I've come to understand about women in this stage of life:

The women I work with aren't looking for another goal to achieve.

.....They're trying to understand who they are becoming.

After decades of achievement and responsibility...

.....They're beginning to listen for something deeper.

What comes next isn't about reinventing themselves.

.....It's about becoming more fully who they already are.

The women I work with aren't looking for another goal to achieve.

.....They're trying to understand who they are becoming.

After decades of achievement and responsibility...

.....They're beginning to listen for something deeper.

What comes next isn't about reinventing themselves.

.....It's about becoming more fully who they already are.

I can help.

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"One of Susan’s many gifts is her high emotional IQ, she has a gift for hearing what is not explicitly said and asks the right questions at the right time."

E.A., Nonprofit Director

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My Approach

Committing to your growth is courageous. Choosing a coach is a meaningful decision.

At the core of my work is a simple belief: you already have an internal compass for navigating change – it’s often just buried beneath years of expectations and habit.

My role isn't to give you answers. It's to help you access the wisdom that's already there.

Through thoughtful questions, honest reflection, and practical tools, we move beyond insight into action – testing and discovering what actually fits. Then creating a roadmap for a sustainable path forward.

This work is personal. Having the right support matters.

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"I highly recommend Susan’s coaching philosophy for anyone who is truly committed to the idea of making transformative, positive changes in any aspect of their life!"

D. Z., Personal Fitness Trainer and Business Owner

Credentials

  • MA Organizational Leadership. Fielding Graduate University
  • Executive Coaching Certification. Hudson Institute of Coaching
  • Professional Coaching Certification (PCC). International Coaching Federation (ICF).
  • Transitional Intelligence Certification. Modern Elder Academy