Hi! I’m Susie.

I am a certified Gestalt executive coach specializing in empowering professionals to lead with confidence and creativity. I believe that leadership is more than just individual success - it’s about unlocking collective potential and transforming workplaces into equitable and human-centered environments. By emphasizing present awareness and personal responsibility, I coach my clients to push past limitations and unlock their true potential in order to thrive at work and home.

How did I get here? Read on…

Leadership Rooted in Awareness and Action

I spent years chasing success the way the world told me to: working hard, proving my worth, and pushing through exhaustion. I climbed the ranks in executive sales and consulting, led high-stakes projects, and did everything "right" as a wife and mother of three young children. But eventually, burnout hit. And when I finally stepped back, I saw the bigger picture: our culture rewards loud, dominant leadership while undervaluing the quiet, steady, deeply transformative leadership that so many of us naturally have.

That realization led me to a Master’s degree in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice, where I studied power, leadership, and the social forces that shape our workplaces. I deepened my practice as a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, exploring embodiment, resilience, and presence. And after nearly 15 years in executive sales and workplace consulting—where I saw firsthand how leaders struggle with stress, confidence, and the weight of responsibility—I knew I had to bring all of this together.

Now, as a certified Gestalt executive coach, I help leaders unlearn the outdated leadership playbook and step into their own, more sustainable, more impactful way of leading. Every coaching engagement is unique, but I bring to each session a lifetime of education, real-world experience, and deep, human-centered wisdom to every client interaction. Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about knowing how to navigate change, complexity, and growth with clarity and confidence. That’s what I help my clients do every day.

A Holistic Approach to Leadership

I believe leadership is about showing up fully—at work and at home. Through my coaching, I support professionals in finding the balance they need to thrive in all areas of life. I especially love coaching working parents, as my approach combines practical tools and real-world experience to craft a custom response for achieving work-life balance. Whether you’re navigating complex challenges on the job site, leading a creative team, or seeking personal growth, my coaching helps you unlock the potential within.

In 2024 I launched Rebel Leaders on Substack: a free, weekly newsletter that’s dedicated to shattering oppressive leadership norms for radical change at work, in the community, and at home.

A Life Rooted in Purpose

I have lived in five states, in every corner of the country. I currently live in Virginia with my husband, three children, two dogs, and a dozen chickens. When I’m not coaching or teaching, you can find me solving Wordle, kayaking on the lake, or baking my famous ginger cookies. My life is full, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Through all of my personal and professional experiences, I’ve come to realize that leadership, at its core, is about creating meaningful connections and driving positive change—and I’m here to help you do the same.