Career Coaching
…In my experience it is rare to find someone who is committed to seeing the whole story, and who has the knowledge, wisdom and capability to work with all the different facets of a person and their journey. Sue is one of those people, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants to find more of themselves in their work, or simply progress to the next step in their career. I am confident that she would be an excellent partner in that process.
Adam Schraedal, Software Engineer, Artist, NYC
Do What You Love
Imagine using your goodwill, gifts, and power to realize your career aspirations. You build a worklife that is purposeful and fulfilling.
Career coaching is my first love and a specialty. I’ve long used the resume as a self-assessment tool to help clients realize the value they bring while putting their accomplishments in context. It is confidence building, and preparation for self-advocacy in the job market and workplace.
Job search or career advancement isn’t rocket science but the process can be overwhelming.
I hold space for you to process your desires and experience, promoting internal alignment and centeredness. My clients feel seen, clarified, and excited to move forward. The quest becomes easier.
Career and life influence each other. Transitions don’t happen in a vacuum. We start where you are, who you are, and what you value.
Knowing oneself is key to attracting opportunities. When you clearly communicate your why and how you can contribute, you command the attention of contacts, supporters, and interviewers.
I’ve seen time and time again, that when people are connected to the source within, positive outcome occur. You thrive.
What Makes Me Unique
- Perspective and ease come with 25 years of practice, working with high achievers and creative minds. Trauma-informed.
- ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and certified MBTI practitioner. Versed in Clifton Strengths.
- Since 2023, I coached 300+ job seekers in tech, healthcare, media, business, education for Randstad Enterprises. Job seekers included individual contributors, managers, directors, chiefs of staff, and executives.
- Visualization, relaxation techniques to assist with anxiety around networking, interviewing, job search, difficult career conversations.
- As Leadership & Career Development Officer at MIT graduate Supply Chain Management program, I taught, networked with recruiters and alumni from Amazon, Apple, Google, Patagonia, Deloitte, Tesla, etc., resulted 100% student offers received within a month of graduation.
- SUPERPOWER: Seeing clients’ potential and infuse coaching with enthusiasm. Coachees are inspired to act on their goals.
- CLIFTON STRENGTHS: Connectedness, Positivity, Woo, Empathy, Learner
- Articles on Whole Person Career Success, Starting Career Venture, Networking, Interviewing
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Success Examples
- Re-employed in tech management in desired firm after weekly interview and mindset coaching.
- Overcame loss, self-doubt, lack of worth in job search to celebrate own creativity and value, and landed desired role.
- Identified innate strengths and qualities as a strategic leader of multiple divisions while managing up and competing interests.
- Gained confidence to advocate for and achieved promotion at work in new cultural setting.
- Manifested professional opportunity that aligned with practice area while honing network for career expansion. Ongoing support for taxing job and creating thriving solo business.
How It Works + Topics
You and I design an alliance that
- Discerns your career truth
- Works with the unknown, obstacles, inner judge
- Recalls your past successes in work and life
- Cultivates resilience for the journey and success
Topics can include
- Explore career aspirations, values, direction
- Discern cross-cultural issues in career/job process
- Share your story in interviews with confidence
- Co-create networking strategies
- Make resonant career decisions
- Compelling resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile
PROCESS: Weekly or bi-weekly 45-min meetings, after initial alliance-design meeting. Suggested 6-12 sessions to shift mindset and execute from a fresh POV. You will have access to my expertise, Launch Career e-Playbook, quick check-ins, and audio recording.
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Client Feedback
I truly enjoyed working with Sue because she offered the practical advice I needed to succeed in securing several offers. She is a great active listener listening to my struggles and finding collaborative solutions to move forward. Lastly, Sue is a true supporter of my needs. She is always focused on the small wins and makes them big wins to feel personally. This is important because, for me, I was kicked down so many times that I forgot to look at any win as being that.
Dr. Tara Kristoff, Assistant Legal Counsel, Illinois State Board of Education, Chicago, IL
11 months ago, I had been laid off, was going through a traumatic experience with two managers, who pretended to be allies, had lost three family members, including the matriarch my grandmother and was walking into summertime losing my livelihood.
I remember when I first met Sue, she was so kind, calm, and patient with me. She had an army of resources to deal with the emotional trauma of being laid off, not getting that promotion, and the betrayal of colleagues. Sue used real strategies on how to move forward and really decipher what is next, by organizing my days with the 5 x 5 x 7 method to make sure every day I had structure. I was looking for jobs, networking with others, leveling up my certification, manifesting while staying positive, continuing to keep walking even when I didn’t know where I was going.
By collaborating with Sue and using all these strategies and methods, I landed into a very high paying job in my dream role at PayPal with more than what I could have ever imagined!
Khadijah White, Sr Design Program Manager, PayPal, El Cerrito, CA
As a middle aged professional I was thinking about a career change. Sue never pushed hard, instead she helped me to focus on my own strengths and listen to my inner voice. Ultimately, we are responsible for our own path forward. Sue helped me to reconnect with my greatest passions and strengths.
Kip E, Photographer and Expedition Leader, CA
I wanted to thank you again for guiding me through this career transition process. Thank you for helping me learn more about myself – my values, needs, wants, and strengths – thank you for motivating me to network and to put more trust in myself.
Julia K, Software Engineer, Boston, MA
Sue helped me prepare for a career transition by offering me ways to figure out my own strengths and giving me tools to present them to others. At the end, I had a much stronger resume that was crafted to highlight not just the things I did, but showed the impact of my leadership and management skills. She helped me change my perspective on my current role and where I wanted to take my career next. This process offered insight which gave me more confidence to pursue a new career.
Josh K, Business Admin Professional, Boulder, CO
After three months coaching with Sue, I got promoted within my current organization as a people manager and have clear career goals defined. I am more self-aware. My confidence grew, I know I need to keep nourishing myself and have the tools to do so.
Martina M, Supply Chain Leader, Major Tech Firm. Bay Area, CA
Sue’s experience and insight in the area of career development is profound. Time and again, I had the pleasure of receiving the benefit of her considerable gifts, as she placed her expertise in the context of my values and goals.
Margaret P, Metaphysical Teacher & Author. Mendocino, CA
I met Sue as a graduate student at MIT. At the time, I was switching careers and needed to think through the transition carefully and make my next move count. As my career advisor, Sue helped me navigate the entire job-search process: from finding out what I really wanted out of my career to thoughtful resume reviews, mock interviews and in-depth assistance evaluating job offers… more
Peter T, Product Manager, Top eCommerce Firm. Gaithersburg, MD