Hi! I'm Susie

I’m committed to helping families find equity at home and work, ensuring both partners have equal opportunities to enjoy quality time with their children while pursuing fulfilling careers.

By supporting women in sharing responsibilities at home and advancing their professional aspirations, I aim to contribute to closing the gender pay gap and promote a fairer future for all.

I like to think of it as breaking the mould that their background, upbringing or society have imposed. Breaking down barriers to fulfil dreams others said they couldn't or shouldn't have.

Growing up in a working-class, single-parent household in Scotland profoundly shaped my values. Raised by strong women facing financial insecurities, I developed a deep sense of justice and equity. These experiences drove me to pursue a secure, well-paid career to avoid the challenges I witnessed as a child.

My computer science degree and subsequent qualifications delivered on that. I enjoyed my role as a Project/Program Manager, thriving in the fast-paced high-pressured delivery environment and growing my innate skills. I became an expert strategist, planner, organiser, facilitator and leader.

As I advanced in my career, I increasingly saw and experienced inequities, particularly the challenges women face after becoming mothers. The frustration of these disparities, combined with the shifts in my own life after having children, led me to experience the motherhood penalty firsthand. This motivated me to change direction and train as a professional Life Coach, so I could master myself and help others do the same.

The biggest gift I have is my ability to actively listen, identify the root of any problem; and shift focus to find solutions, to plan and execute a change.

My greatest act of service as a Life Coach is approaching every client with genuine curiosity, valuing their uniqueness and helping them rediscover themselves and their potential after becoming parents.

Lasting change, growth and achieving outcomes are key to my personal code of ethics.

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Constructively challenge:- my questions are intuitive, thought-provoking and come from a place of genuine curiosity and care.

You’ll feel fully supported as you stretch your thinking and beliefs to gain new insights and bring clarity.

Create lasting impact:- my approach is tailored to you as a unique individual.

You’ll gain insights that lead to improvements in mindset, relationships and outcomes in your profession or business.

Deliver measurable results:- my only agenda is for you to reach your goal.

You’ll not only have the tools you need to take tangible actions but you'll feel empowered, inspired and supported every step of the way.

What I do

I believe that too many talented, driven women are held back by systemic inequalities and societal pressures. Despite leading in higher education achievements, women often step back from their careers to take on caregiving responsibilities, resulting in part-time roles, reduced earning potential, and financial insecurity later in life. It doesn’t have to be this way. I help women find practical solutions to balance their family responsibilities, rebuild their careers, and achieve financial independence.

My goal is to create positive societal change, one person at a time, for the betterment of our children’s future.

Why I do it

How I do it

I bring a unique combination of experience as a working mum, years of leadership in professional corporate environments, business expertise, and intuitive coaching skills. By blending these skills, I guide you to unlock your potential, achieve your goals, and create meaningful, lasting results.

I get you to be specific about what you want and why
I ask thought-provoking questions to tease information and reactions from you
I listen, watch, reflect back and adjust to meet you where you are
I find your blind spots and the tools and strengths you already have
I help you to strategise and develop plans to start making changes
I use benchmarking methods to track your progress
I keep you on-point and accountable

Women seeking to re-enter, stay in, or level up in the professional workforce

Men/Secondary carers seeking to support their partners in their career aspirations

Professionals who are preparing or aspire to become parents

Business owners seeking to attract or retain talent

All genders, abilities and ethnicities

Who I do it for

Why have confidence in me.....

I genuinely care

As a mother of both a son and a daughter, I care deeply about gender equity that empowers both women and men to thrive. I believe men are imperative to the solution.
My approach is holistic and my intent is to benefit families' wellbeing.

I've lived, worked and travelled extensively

I’ve lived and worked professionally in the U.K, Europe, South Africa and Australia and travelled the world in- between.
I’ve seen a lot across a spectrum of societies and have a great respect for differences in background, upbringing, beliefs, race, gender.
I understand and appreciate that we’re not all born with equal opportunities but strongly believe in cultivating equity in how we behave and treat others. I bring this respect and openness to every interaction.

I'm learning all the time

I don’t pretend to know everything but I’m curious to find out
I’m continuously reading and learning and committed to simplifying and sharing my learnings openly

I've been there, done it and still doing it

I know the time and energy it takes to balance the demands of a high-pressure job, a business, a family and caregiving responsibilities. I know about prioritising, about sacrificing and compromising.
With 20 years of experience in Project and Program Management across 9 different corporate companies in 4 continents, I deeply understand how to plan for and execute change successfully
I’ve ventured into developing my own business from scratch and learned a lot about myself, the process and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. I can help you do the same.

I'm qualified and practiced in my skills

Above my technical Honours degree and Masters Certificate, I gained several qualifications in Project and Program Management and too-many-to-mention soft skill certifications.
I’ve gained my first Certificate in Life Coaching allowing me to practice professionally in the field. This included learnings of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mindfulness and Cognitive Therapy Behaviour which I use in my practice with my clients. I started coaching in October 2023 and have over 185 hours of education and practical coaching experience in 9 months and still growing strong.