Ease & Strategy
…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
I believe in you
As a seasoned career coach, there is a knowing and flow that come from experience. I am passionate about helping you advocate for yourself. Whether in the job market or workplace, being able to present ourselves in the best light and articulate how you can help is a key life skill.
Knowing ourselves is vital for going after our dreams. Career & life are intricately intertwined. As we get older, life transitions often inform our career decisions, and vice versa.
With Co-Active coaching, I hold space for you to shift perspective, build confidence, and co-create strategies for action.
A career counselor/coach since 1991, I love working with creative people who are seeking fulfilling and rewarding work, be it a job, a promotion, or solo practice.
Currently also an worklife coach for Randstad RiseSmart, a global staffing firm, I coach on mindset, job search, career transition, and worklife balance for corporate professionals in tech, healthcare, education, and business sectors.
I’ve relished my years of working with bright minds at MIT, Dartmouth, Wellesley, Babson, and MCPHS. It’s thrilling to launch driven people who want to make an impact in the world.
Versed in cross-cultural dynamics, I’ve taught leadership and career education at MIT Supply Chain Management Program, and built ecosystems to support career development for diverse communities (FGLI, women, LGBT+, of color, Native American) at Dartmouth College.
Results-Oriented Connector + Champion
While serving at MIT, I networked with its global sister centers, recruiters and alumni from Amazon, Apple, Nike, Google, Patagonia, Deloitte, GM, Tesla, SpaceX…hitting 100% student offers received within a month of graduation.
My superpower is infusing you with inspiration and positivity to tackle your career challenges.
Articles
Defining Career Success: My T.H.R.I.V.E. framework
Key Interviewing Tips, Networking strategies, career building mindset
- Certified PCC by International Coaching Federation (ICF), CPCC by Co-Active Institute
- Trauma-informed
- MBTI-certified practitioner, ENFP
- Clifton Strengths: connectedness, positivity, woo, empathy, learner
- Familiar with Holland, Strong Interest career assessment tools
- BA, Wellesley College; EdM, Harvard University
- First-gen, immigrant college student; speaks conversational Taiwanese & Mandarin
- Visualization and mediation for mindfulness, stress reduction
- Author of memoir on healing journey from perfectionism, beliefs, mind-body connection
