what people are saying about me…
Coaching really encouraged me to settle into who I am, and to become comfortable with the unknown. I found my voice, and I strengthened my trust in that voice. I found where I’m going, where I want to be, and I know who I am within all of that…
I began coaching with Suzanne, in part, because she is a very positive energy to be around, and that fills my cup. When I reached out to her I was in a bit of a low and I was trying to find ways to shift out of that. I was able to commit to working with her because I trusted her, I felt safe.
Coaching really encouraged me to settle into who I am, and to become comfortable with the unknown. I found my voice, and I strengthened my trust in that voice. I found where I’m going, where I want to be, and I know who I am within all of that. That sense of knowing who I am now shows up in my writing, in my acting. Even when life and work are busy and hectic and high energy, I am still grounded in who I am. I can accept the part of myself that thrives at that highly energized pace and not get lost in it.
Suzanne’s approach, which was tailored to me, specifically, was so much fun! It took me places I had never thought to go before. My favourite part of working together was simply working together - I loved exploring different ways into myself. I was in limbo when we started working together, and coaching helped me focus on what is important to me, and embrace the idea of change and growth.
Through exercises and visualizations we uncovered tangible tactics I can do in my day to day that help me. We were able to transfer images and impulses I had into actionable behaviours that ground me. That was one of my favourite aspects of our work together; learning to embrace these ideas and actions that I never would have thought of before, and actually having them work for me! I still do a lot of them today - they keep me grounded, help me to settle into myself.
I feel like everyone could use this work in one form or another. Definitely anyone going through a major change in their life, anyone who feels frustrated or unsatisfied with a part of their life, no matter what it might be, would find working with Suzanne incredibly helpful. People who want to get to know themselves better, who want to self-actualize would love this goal-oriented way of working.
- Mostafa SHaker, Actor, writer, producer
Through our work together my confidence and belief in myself has grown exponentially. I now trust myself, I don’t seek outside approval so much. Truthfully, I have remembered that I’m kind of awesome!
I began working with Suzanne when I was in the early stages of going through my divorce. Our sessions felt like a safe place at a time when I was not feeling all that safe in my life.
I was not someone who knew how to tap into my body before working with Suzanne. I find that, since working together, I use the tools she gave me to tune into my body regularly. I am always amazed that just using these simple tools calms me, makes me feel supported and able to discern what the next right step is. It’s become a real source of wisdom for me - my body can guide me more than I ever knew!
Through our work together my confidence and belief in myself has grown exponentially. I now trust myself, I don’t seek outside approval so much. Truthfully, I have remembered that I’m kind of awesome!
If you’re going through any big change in your life, if you’re dealing with big disappointment or so-called failure - in particular if you are a woman going through a divorce - I highly recommend working with Suzanne. She helped me realize that, despite the pain and difficulty, my divorce could also be the start of something new and wonderful in my life.
-Sheila V.
It can be so difficult to know how to start, where to begin when you feel stuck - it’s really scary. Making a commitment to yourself, making a commitment to Suzanne, to this work helps take some of that fear away so that you can release the blocks and find out who you really are.
When I began working with Suzanne, I was going through so much, and I found her so welcoming, so encouraging, and so open. I felt comfortable instantly, and that allowed me to be brave at a time in my life when I really needed to be. I knew that, especially because of her background as an artist, she would bring that wisdom and experience and help me find a way to stop being so hard on myself, to turn that energy into something more positive. Suzanne’s coaching is about going in and listening to yourself, and not beating yourself up, trusting that if you need time, that’s your body, mind, spirit, and soul encouraging you to take the time.
Our coaching sessions were like a date every week. Suzanne’s positivity and honesty helped me to move forwards, and to be here now in a really healthy, mindful, generous way. She encouraged me to let go of the self-judgment, she didn’t let me keep myself “on the hook”, which was really just a way of staying safe. The accountability, having that person to consistently check in with, speak freely with, was key. A lot can happen between sessions, and it’s really important to be consistent in order to support your transformation.
Suzanne’s wealth of knowledge and her ability to guide gave me permission to go at my own pace, which gave me agency and autonomy. Her listening helped me understand that I needed to listen to myself. Suzanne helped me uncover what was important to me, and that, in turn, directed my next steps and led me to where I am now.
I would recommend Suzanne as a coach to people who need to transform, who want to transform, definitely to actors because we’re so hard on ourselves. But really, anyone who is at a moment of transition or change in their lives. It can be so difficult to know how to start, where to begin when you feel stuck - it’s really scary. Making a commitment to yourself, making a commitment to Suzanne, to this work helps take some of that fear away so that you can release the blocks and find out who you really are.
-Kerri Smith, Actress
I am enjoying my life and my relationships again. Honestly, I feel like I remembered who I am again, and I can look around at my life and see that it reflects who I am.
When I started working with Suzanne, I felt withdrawn, burnt out and desiccated. Through our work, I feel like I came back to life. I feel vibrant and engaged in the world. The biggest transformation I have had is that I am enjoying my life and my relationships again. I’ve made specific changes that brought my work and my life back into balance, in a way that actually reflects what I value. For so long I kept thinking “I just have to get through this week, this month, this season, THEN I can get back to my life”. I kept putting my happiness, my life, on hold until I accomplished one more thing. Through our work together I realized what was actually important to ME, not to anyone else, and I made changes that reflected that. I have let go of certain roles at work, I have cut back my hours because having time for the rest of my life is important to me. It was hard and scary, but through coaching I developed the capacity to be brave enough to do it. Guess what? The company didn’t fall apart and I am happier! Honestly, I feel like I remembered who I am again, and I can look around at my life and see that it reflects who I am. I’ve been able to let go of the crap that was not important to me but that was pulling all my focus and time! I feel like by investing in myself with coaching I was able to avoid wasting years of my life living some way I don’t want to live. The life I have is not perfect, but I’ve stopped trying to make it perfect and now I actually feel like I’m alive and enjoying it.
I would recommend Suzanne to anyone wanting to make a change, particularly if you are at mid-life and feel like you’ve lost your way but aren’t sure how to find it.
-Marianne P, Sales Manager
The biggest transformation I’ve found through our work is that I have rediscovered the things that I love and how to be myself. I am a lot kinder and gentler to myself, a lot more accepting of who I am. I had such a hard time giving myself permission to do the things that I want to do, and in our work together, through this relationship, that has changed.
When I began working with Suzanne, I didn’t know what to expect - I didn’t really know what life coaching even was. I knew I wanted to feel more like myself, and I resonated with Suzanne’s approach of acknowledging and accepting what I was already doing and building from that, rather than completely changing direction. Suzanne was very kind and welcoming and I felt like I could be vulnerable in our sessions.
The biggest transformation I’ve found through our work is that I have rediscovered the things that I love and how to be myself. I am a lot kinder and gentler to myself, a lot more accepting of who I am. I had such a hard time giving myself permission to do the things that I want to do, and in our work together, through this relationship, that has changed. Suzanne gave me permission to do the things that I wanted to but for some reason I couldn’t. Now I am able to give myself permission - to rest, for example, or to have fun. I relished the opportunity to touch base with Suzanne and reflect on my journey - to have the time and space to have that journey reflected back to me has been really helpful. One of the most profound shifts I’ve had has been acknowledging that this is an ongoing journey; I’m not doing this to reach a destination, but rather to be a part of the journey, to make the journey that much better. My mindset before was very much, “I’m doing this to get that”, now it’s simply “I’m doing this”. It’s become a way of being that makes my life more enjoyable, more fun, richer.
I would recommend working with Suzanne to anyone that wants to get back in touch with their true self, anyone who doesn’t feel like themselves, anyone who wants to rediscover themselves.
-Melissa O, actress
I have learnt so much from working with Suzanne. She showed me how to practice acceptance. I can’t say enough about her. Compassionate, empathic, unassuming, encouraging are just a few words that come to mind. I always come away feeling a much lighter person after working together.
-Jane Green
One of the biggest changes in my life that resulted from working with Suzanne is that I actually give myself permission to do the things I want to do now. I give myself permission to enjoy my life and that has changed everything!
-Kristin Scofield, CPA
My work with Suzanne has been transformational in so many ways. She has been a key in unlocking my potential. Every time I would go to her with a need, a feeling of being stuck, a need to find clarity again, every time she was able to unlock, clarify, sweep away the clouds and the doubts I had. Always giving me the most loving and beautiful way of helping me find my own way. Suzanne was a key in my transformation, in taking back my power, in realizing my potential. So, whoever is interested in a journey back to themselves, to regaining power over their life, I strongly recommend Suzanne.
-Margot Sikabonyi, Actress, Yoga & Health Coach
Suzanne has helped me so very much. I have been working with her since I closed my retail business and it was a real time of uncertainty for me. She began teaching me and reminding me that when you follow your joy the path will reveal itself and things will fall into place. This exactly has been my experience with her. Suzanne’s skill at softening my thoughts and gently guiding me always surprises me and nurtures me. So thank you, Suzanne. Your calling in life is to remind us all how joyful we are.
-Kim Coonfer, Entrepreneur
Suzanne is infinitely patient and very knowledgeable which is evident in the feedback she provides and results realized. The wellbeing benefits I have experienced from her expertise are myriad. Each session is challenging, so that I always leave feeling motivated by my accomplishments.
-Melinda Swarok, Executive Administrator
Suzanne is an absolutely amazing Inner Voice Facilitator. Attentive AND giving space, strong AND gentle, she lays the tracks for a fun and intense joy ride with your Inner Voice. Thank you so much, Suzanne! You are an amazing guide!
-Sovieg Erlat, Coach
Thank you from my Inner Voice, mind - the whole kit and caboodle. That was fantastic. I truly appreciate Suzanne holding space so wonderfully. She is an awesome coach & facilitator!
-Kaitlin C., Coach
Thank you Suzanne for the beautiful Inner Voice session and holding space for me today. I was pretty much floating in that state the entire day and whenever I dipped in energy I would remember to tap into my inner voice, my inner wisdom to connect to that deep knowing and sense of calm. I enjoyed your energy so much - it was incredibly uplifting.