“I started working with Sue in 2006, and quite honestly, I was a bit skeptical about the whole management/life coach concept. It seemed a bit strange to me to sit in front of someone and talk about my life and career. I was working at a mid-sized firm and doing well, and being compensated fairly, but for some reason, I still wasn’t happy with my job. It just wasn’t how I wanted to spend the rest of my career.
Sue and I met every other week and quickly honed in on how I enjoyed working with small businesses and ordinary people and how much I wanted to start my own CPA firm. She immediately began giving me homework after our meetings, either doing research, or specific tasks to complete with my existing clients to help begin to bridge me to where I wanted to be. Most importantly, Sue held me accountable for following through and for taking the steps necessary to achieve my goals.
Oftentimes, I would get busy with work and not tackle my assignments. Sue would stress the importance of following through if I wanted to get where I wanted to be. I really needed this push to help me get out-the-door and moving forward with my life. Sue helped me understand that oftentimes you have to take a step back to go two steps forward. I also saw that who I am isn’t based on how much money I make or my job title, but by the quality of my life and how I can help my clients.
Since I’ve been out on my own, I oftentimes kick myself and wonder “what took me so long.” I have time to exercise, to spend time with friends, and most importantly, to appreciate the small things in life. I consider Sue to be both a coach and a friend.”