‘Susan and I started working together at a time when I had taken on my first senior leadership position. New to the position, she helped me understand the interlinking of all dimensions of life – professional and personal – and the need to get all in balance. Through our continued work together over six years including her introducing me to the practice of mindfulness, we’ve explored the impact of emotions on behaviour, the challenges of managing internal voices, limiting beliefs and fears, greater self-awareness and the importance of self-care. All of which have been instrumental skills which I’ve relied upon as I’ve progressed through my career in recent years – now to a Director of the company. Our work together continues to shape me into a more resilient, supportive, confident and agile leader.’ — Marketing director in the motor industry

‘When I first came to Susan it was with the realisation that the old ways of working were suddenly not working anymore. I was depleted, lacked confidence and had forgotten me. I had lost my way. As a mother of very young children and an aspiring research leader and STEM academic, I thought if I worked harder for longer I could achieve my goals within a certain time frame while being an effective mother and wife. This was not the case. Slowly my anxieties filled my day, I became less productive and was unhappy. At the point I was undertaking doctoral studies alongside my work and was unable to luxuriate in the life I had worked hard to create. Susan’s expertise in psychology and mindfulness helped me to understand why I was feeling the way I did. Susan listened and took the time to tailor a bespoke package of goal orientated life changes that I could easily implement and fit into my busy schedule. I enjoyed taking control of my destiny again and not simply letting life happen to me. Susan’s care and attention to detail improved my confidence as a researcher within a male dominated environment; she enabled me to ‘take my space’ or my seat at the table. I have since successfully completed my doctorate and have realised that I can be an effective academic, mother and wife using the strategies that Susan has helped me to put in place. Although this is a gradual journey and I am still a work in progress, I am able to make the valuable contribution again. The change Susan has made to my life is simply beyond measure.’ — Lecturer and post-doctoral STEM research associate