All The Way Alive

My guest this episode is the amazing Pippa Parfait, an online business coach who emphasizes and supports breaking out of the "should"s and "online biz rules" that plague and paralyze so many entrepreneurs and online business owners. She is MY business coach and I can't say enough about the support she's provided me,  "lovingly" pushing me out of any negative spirals, misguided assumptions, an...

My guest this week is Nick Clayhton, someone I met in graduate school when we were both studying for our Masters in Organizational Development. We reconnected a few years ago when Nick was leaving his “day job” for his new venture as an executive coach and consultant to small and medium sized businesses. He’s now a part of my monthly Coaches Cohort, where we connect, share our progress and challenges, and generally support one anot...

In this short episode, I share - on the eve of my 64th birthday - some reflections about the year that has been and what's ahead for me.

You can get more information about the Meant For More Mastermind (the group coaching program for senior leaders and executives aged 45+) HERE!

You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.com and reach me directly at Susan@SusanASutherland.com

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My guest this week is Scott Robson, an experienced and compassionate coach who supports mindful, wholehearted entrepreneurs and small business owners on their journeys. He helps them develop aligned confidence, self-belief and sustainable momentum.

Scott and I both trained at the Self-Belief Coaching Academy, and we talk about the work Scott has done jumping off from themes of self-doubt into overwhelm. Scott has developed...

I’m my own guest this week! I’ve had politics on my mind lately - the recent Supreme Court rulings in the US, in particular. In this solo episode, I speak to my increasing belief that politics - big or little “p” - is interwoven in all we do in a rich, intentional life. I’m still navigating how much politics ought to enter my social media or emails; this podcast is my attempt to think out loud and come to terms with being a solo-pr...

My guest this week is my friend, client and now collaborator, Juliet Clothier, who listeners may remember from Episode 3! Juliet is in transition from an ‘in house’ CFO role back to her role as a leadership consultant and executive coach, including fractional and interim CFO services.

In this short episode, we are introducing our new collaborative venture, Secrets of the C-Suite. For me, this venture has highlighted an in...

My guest this week is Sarae Pratt, a vibrant leadership coach for female-identified leaders. I met Sarae recently as a fellow participant in a coaching program, and I enjoyed a recent brainstorming session so much I wanted her to join me on the podcast. 

Sarea’s background is fascinating to me: she trained as an aeronautical engineer at university with a side of German! Her experiences of being one of the few women in a room, a...

In this short episode, I speak to the pervasive overwhelm I’m seeing in so many people these days. It seems all of us are at the edge of things, and feeling both not in control AND full of grief at the state of the world. Being all the way alive isn’t only about the good feelings; staying present with the hard stuff is also about being “all the way the alive.”

My goals with this episode are 

1)  to remind us all that what we are...

My guest this week is Mags (Margaret) Scroope whose professional life has included being a teacher, corporate trainer, Aibnb host, and now entrepreneur! Mags is also a dear friend we met when we stayed in her Airbnb in Johannesburg, and she warmly invited us for a glass of wine to learn more about us, Americans who own a farm in the Free State!

Mags’ vibrancy and zest for life is the primary reason I wanted her to join me on th...

My guest this week is Philippa Robinson, who I met not too long ago as a fellow participant in a coaching program. She's a high energy, deeply thoughtful and all around lovely person to chat to, and I had such fun with her. I asked her to share her "origin story," which she generously did, as she and her story are inspiration for any of us trying to feel at home in our lives, and for the kind of personal work that tr...

In this short solo episode I share some 'behind the scenes' insights into a shift I've been making in my coaching business. I share my perspective, thoughts and feelings as I re-brand (sort-of) to better reflect my experience, skills and interests as coach. 

A few things I mention:

• My group coaching program/ mastermind "Meant for More" which will launch later this year. You can get on the waitli...

My guest this week is Maryann Minutillo, who I met many (many) years ago when her spouse Bob and my father were stationed at the US Embassy in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. Maryann brought her curiosity and intellect to getting to know me, a 19 year-old, which still surprises me to this day. Maryann shares with me how she and her husband navigated many years in the US Foreign Service, and how their roles reversed when she became the...

In this short solo episode, Susan shares the Parable of the Power Coat. This parable is a very useful metaphor and construct for thinking about how we grow as humans and leaders. She also takes a moment to explore some people's discomfort with using the word "power," and she encourages people to get comfortable with the notion of their personal and professional power.

Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.com

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Join Susan and Linda, who have been friends since 1978 and day one (or two) of freshman year in college, as they discuss Linda’s career as a lawyer and Chief Counsel at MaineHousing – an agency of the State of Maine - and training in and transition to being a mental health counselor. In a revealing and thoughtful conversation, they chat through various topics, including transitions, self-awareness, aging and the joys of being prese...

Susan speaks to the new year, her planning process – with a twist – and her word of the year. Listen in for some interesting reflection on planning with our brains versus our bodies, hearts and spirits. She also shares her annual tradition of having a word – or three – of the year (aka WOTY), and reveals her words for 2024. 

Susan invites you to her free masterclass “Embodied Planning: Anchor in to Your Goals for a Great 2024" ...

Susan is joined by Megan Wells, Filmmaker + Director, in the first All the Way Alive episode of 2024!

Join Susan and Meg, who is also a friend of Susan’s with an interesting “meet cute” back story, while they chat through transitions and life as entrepreneurs. In addition to being a brand entertainment futurist and story alchemist, Meg produces and direct films & commercials, specifically documentaries and multi-episodics that s...

Join Susan as she shares her process and insights, and the highs and lows of her ventures and life – both business and personal – and puts 2023 in perspective. Susan shares her envisioning and planning process, and some of her specific plans for 2024. She also shares some of her beliefs about how we can show up in the world and contribute to making it better. 

This solo episode is the last episode of 2023, and All the Way Alive...

Allen Wood joins Susan for this wide-ranging conversation about how Allen does his life! Allen is Susan’s chiropractor and friend, and she has long admired his commitment, tenacity and enthusiasm for his career and his many pursuits. A 9th degree black belt in Karate, Allen shares how the early life lessons he learned by jumping in “with both feet” to karate have informed his choices and approaches throughout his life. He recently ...

Susan is joined by friend and former colleague Eric McDonnell. After serving in non-profit leadership for many years, Eric pivoted and started his own business, Peacock Partnerships. In addition to running his own business, he is now a coach, consultant, and mentor, with a particular emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Belonging and community engagement. Eric relishes seeing the potential in his clients and their teams, and we shared...