Meet SuzyK-Coach

if you want something different
….you must do some things differently

Working with a  COACH is the best way to effect efficient and meaningful change in your life. We may not change other people, but we can be the change we want to see and we can make change a powerful and positive part of our life’s process. Doing it alone, in most instances, just does not seem to work. Having someone to whom you must be accountable; setting goals, reaching them and moving forward is what coaching is really about.

What makes my coaching unique is that I have either personally lived or extensively studied the dis-ease, diversity and challenges that come into and out of our lives. I make it fun and it works. How do I know?  I’m living proof.  We may have a lot in common or our life experiences may have been completely different.  Each has it’s positive potential. What we learn from each other can be life changing in itself.  There is a powerful dynamic that begins as we come together.

partnership from the heart

Communication, trust, deep listening and a focus on you and your highest potential is what matters. Whether it is a health issue [like weight loss] or healing from almost any condition or dis-ease, personal/spiritual transformation, work or financial related, relationship or family focused, …. I am confident that together we can solve anything and keep you on a path of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. My coaching toolbox is filled with all kinds of useful programs and resources that have proven to be successful and with perennial value.

I sometimes refer to my work as Whole Person Coaching. I have spent over 30 years finding my way in the world; becoming a whole person, continuously improving my health, wealth and personal happiness. I think at some level, we all want to reclaim that innocent, not so wounded younger person we used to be.  Life experiences take a toll.  I know how to refresh that hard drive and re-acquaint YOU with who you truly are.

I am so fortunate to have learned from many respected teachers and human examples of what to and NOT to do in one’s life. Boundlessly examining numerous modalities of health, science, business, and of course personal and professional relationships, I believe I have established some workable truths. As our relationship develops, I will share with you what could be helpful in your journey. Sharing knowledge is core to who I am.  Finding that perfect whole person within [you] is my skill.

I began my professional career as a history teacher. I taught school for 3 years after university and am still connected to my students after 25 years, in fact one is now a coaching client! After working in Real Estate, Hotel Conventions and Event Planning, and very innovative and exciting segments of Silicon Valley, I chose to leave the corporate world. In 1993 I completed a Master’s Degree in Psychology & Somatics.  Soma means body and you can read more about it here.

I continued to study and eventually gained Certification as an Integral Health Practitioner, completed a Diploma in Comprehensive Nutrition and worked in Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS education and treatment. I will soon be certified as a Yoga Teacher and have practiced yoga for over two decades. I have studied everything from acupuncture to watsu and here’s a few in between: NLP, hypnosis, massage therapy, acupressure, permaculture, biofeedback, holotropic breathwork and EFT.

I joined the Peace Corps in 1995 and lived in Malawi and South Africa for 3 years.  Yes it was life changing and I recommend it for everyone – as opposed to military service.  I have travelled extensively throughout my life, I am fascinated with other cultures and their rituals. I am adept at aligning myself with anyone, anywhere. I volunteer in the areas of sustainability and anything green and people and building community related. I seek a brighter future for our planet. I believe that everything is about relationship and respect for all beings.

With the resources available through my Virtual Coaching Office there is no task we cannot address. No matter the issue, we work together to clarify how this is manifesting in your life, how you are now or want to be in the situation, and what you want to accomplish. We identify and implement the best strategies to move from the present situation to the desired outcome. My task is to help you to uncover and shine a light on that magnificence within you. It will be my honor to understand you and what you need, and to partner with you. I am your coach, Suzy Karasik, and you can read more about the services I provide  at   www.SuzyK-Coach.com