Perhaps the most important thing to know about Susanna is that she comes to the table with this wonderful mixture of emotional intelligence and goal directed skills.
-Eda Kauffman
I am a coach, facilitator, and social work educator.
I believe in the power and dignity of each person I work with. Using a strengths based approach, I help clients use their gifts to reach their goals and make the desired changes they want in their lives.
I believe we need each other and that our brains are wired for connection. I use an ecosystems approach in my work. I see you as both an individual and as part of a community - and recognize that changes you want to make can be supported by and will impact your friends, family, co-workers, and community.
I believe we need to know what we want in order to get it. Do you know you need to change something, but aren’t quite sure what you want or where you’re going? It’s okay - we’ll work together to sharpen your vision.
I believe trust is essential for making change. I create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment for my clients so you can discover what is blocking your progress.
I believe that you are in charge of your own life. I will partner with you by providing support and gentle accountability. You are in charge of what we talk about during sessions, and what happens outside of sessions. During sessions, I will ask you powerful questions, I will ask you to commit to action, I will follow up on those commitments.
I am a skilled listener with a passion for helping my clients clarify their goals, make a plan, remove obstacles, and take action. I’ll help you discern your purpose and prioritize your goals.
I work with coaching clients who want a sounding board to:
Think through an employment or life transition
Explore leadership presence and skills
Manage challenges in the workplace
Explore their parenting style and choices
Help them achieve a personal or professional goal.
I also offer grief coaching for mothers grieving the loss of their mother.