Testimonials
I have a sincere appreciation of the work I did with Susan. She elicited clarity in areas where I had been struggling to find it independently. I tapped into a level of public-facing confidence that I had been seeking. Somehow Susan made it feel very natural and organic along the way, which is such a skill. I was thrilled to be introduced to her and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an in-tune, confidence-boosting source of professional perspective!
– Laura Lincoln. Senior Advisor, Briarcliffe Credit Partners
I had the privilege of working with Susan as my executive coach during 2024 and can confidently say she has made a profound impact on my professional journey and helped me navigate my back-to-work transition as a working mom in an executive role.
During our sessions, Susan took the time to truly understand my goals, challenges, and development areas. She is an intelligent and empathetic coach, that guided me with thoughtful questions that helped me dig deeper into my own leadership style and potential. Our coaching sessions helped me build confidence and set a clear vision for myself as a leader, while also encouraging me to think outside the box. Her coaching has not only helped me grow as a leader but also made me feel more connected to my purpose in the workplace and set a clear sustainment plan for my development areas.
If you are looking for a coach who will meet you where you are at, understand and provide thoughtful perspectives/resources, and inspires you to be your best self, I would recommend Susan for any and all women in leadership roles.
– H. Nelson. CFO. Environmental remediation organization
I sought Susan’s help for dealing with different communication styles, navigating power dynamics, and discovering my best career path to address my strongest life motivations. Our sessions prompted insightful reflections on my work and life experiences, and I’m all the better for it. Working with Susan has been a very worthwhile investment in myself; it has greatly improved both my professional life and my personal life.
- D.B. Vice President, Financial Services
Prior to working with Susan, I expected the coaching process to center on identifying areas for growth and setting achievable goals. While that was certainly part of the experience, what I gained was far more meaningful.
Through our work together, I developed a deeper level of self-awareness, not only as a professional but as a whole person. I gained clarity around my strengths and learned to trust my own voice with greater confidence. Susan created a thoughtful and supportive space, with an ability to ask insightful, well-timed questions that challenged me to think more deeply and move forward with intention.
As a result, I’ve experienced significant personal and professional growth. I’m showing up now with greater clarity, alignment, and purpose in what I want next. I highly recommend working with Susan.
– DKS, Programs Director, California Non-Profit
Working with Susan Mahoney has been a transformative part of my “what’s next” journey. As a coach who works exclusively with women in transition, Susan brings deep expertise, empathy, and a uniquely empowering approach to navigating change.
From our very first conversation, Susan created a space that was both safe and energizing — a place where I could ask big questions, reimagine what’s possible, and start taking intentional steps forward. She has a remarkable ability to listen deeply, challenge constructively, and help you reconnect with your values and aspirations in a grounded, actionable way.
One of the many things that sets Susan apart is the wealth of thoughtful resources she shares between sessions — articles, exercises, and tools that extend the work beyond our conversations and keep the momentum going. Her coaching isn’t just about insight in the moment — it’s about sustained growth and lasting clarity.
– SVP, NA, Client Services
I so looked forward to my sessions with Susan. She has a warm and engaging presence, making it very easy for me to bring whatever issues I was working on to the table. Supportive and collaborative, it felt at times like two friends chatting about what was coming up for me, but in the background, her coaching skills were guiding the session, allowing a greater self-awareness to emerge and with it, steps I could take to move forward.
– DR. Coaching Client
If you’re a woman navigating a career transition and looking for a coach who is wise, compassionate, and deeply committed to your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Susan. She’s a true partner in helping you uncover not just what’s next — but what’s most meaningful.
– Diana Buxton. Financial Services CMO. Non-profit Board Leader & Connector
Susan is AMAZING!
What does leadership mean to you? Every day I hear about leadership everywhere, but no one had ever asked me what leadership means to me. Within the first 5 minutes of my first session with Susan I knew she was the coach I was looking for and needed to boost my professional growth.
No matter where you are in your career, I am confident that Susan will guide you to find your purpose. Her coaching transformed the way I think about leadership, my motivation at work and my personal drive. Her strategies are unique and unmatched. My time with her was incomparable, I always felt heard, supported and understood, she never judged me. Her questions were always accurate and made me surprised about myself, her coaching is insightful. She helped me develop skills that I have been practicing for a long time. Susan will guide you in using your strengths to achieve your goals and objectives.
Now I know, leadership is evolution. Thank you Susan!
– Pamela Ibanez-Flores. Strategic Finance & Transformation Executive, Capital Allocation, Portfolio Strategy
I very much liked working with Susan. I found her to be friendly and professional and skilled at helping lead me through my thoughts and ideas for development, without telling me how to do things.
I found the whole process to be very enlightening and to have been a great help in focusing me on my future development goals and how I can also better work with my team and facilitate their development.
I was able to learn more about myself as Susan noticed recurring patterns that made me stop in my tracks and say "aha!" I experienced deeper insights into my motivations and a greater understanding of how to make the most of the changes I am experiencing..
Susan has such a warm and welcoming presence and quickly puts the client as her ease. She's respectful but not afraid to challenge when needed. She brings a wealth of experience to the sessions and as a client, I felt I was in safe hands. She uses powerful questioning superbly.
I so looked forward to my sessions with Susan. She has a warm and engaging presence, making it very easy for me to bring whatever issues I was working on to the table. Supportive and collaborative, it felt at times like two friends chatting about what was coming up for me, but in the background, her coaching skills were guiding the session, allowing a greater self-awareness to emerge and with it, steps I could take to move forward.
– SP, SVP, Global Communications, Financial Services