Hi, I'm Susan

Mmmmm … so what can I say about me 🤔

Well, I’m different, would probably be the best description  😂 I don’t fit neatly into a box.  I have a ton of life experience. I’m successful, in every area of my life (a bold statement huh 🤣) and I have an amazing life.  I’m what some people would call old.  But as some wise woman once said “I’m younging gracefully”.   So, I’m not old, I'm just wiser than I once was!  I’ve just turned 63 and I am working on what I want to do with the next 30 years of my life. 

I have done many things in my 63 years.  I have worked since I was 14.  I got my first degree in Genetics, I then went on to study law.  I worked in the corporate sector, local government, charities, and eventually I set up my own firm as a Solicitor Advocate in the area of Employment and Discrimination law so that I could look after my two kids when they came home from school, and continue my career. I eventually became an Employment Tribunal Judge, and remained in that role for 5 years.  I left the Judiciary to become a Mediator,  thinking I would have more impact in the world by helping in conflict resolution. I quickly realised that Leadership and Executive Coaching was more effective at resolving conflict and had a greater impact on my clients and in society.  I have set up, run, grown and failed in business.  I am essentially a serial entrepreneur who invests in nurturing and supporting future leaders and entrepreneurs to develop their full potential.  I currently continuing to manage my  legal career, and I am the Chief Executive of a successful group of GP practices. 
And in between, I have loved wildly, controversially and passionately, and maintained and thrived in a successful marriage for over 39 years. I have raised two amazing children. I am an Artist.  Once upon a time my younger self acted in plays and I was even a star in a short film that was shown at a film festival. I am uniquely unashamedly me. It has not always been easy, but I have lived a very very full life, and have very few regrets that I have not been able to resolve. 

And … At the age of 58 I was diagnosed with ADHD. Wow, I did not see that coming!  I just didn’t realise it until COVID hit and my life became so overwhelming, my previous organised self fell off a cliff.  According to my husband (who is a GP) I am one of the most organised people he knows.  So, for him, the diagnosis did not fit.  But, for me, when I eventually managed to read all about it, and went through some therapy to help me process the diagnosis, so many things just fell into place.  I'm not always organised.  I have just developed systems over the years that have allowed me to flourish in the right space!  So, I’m neurodivergent.  I think differently to many other people.  And it's OK. In fact it’s brilliant. I have a superpower.  I think in spheres.  Which is perfect for being a Solutions Consultant, Leadership Coach and Relationship Mentor who is out to make a meaningful difference in the world.