About
Everyone has experienced transformation in some shape or form. No matter where you are in that journey, you don't have to do it alone.
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Susan Oldroyd
I am a certified life coach who has coached hundreds of individuals, studied with top neuroscientists, and developed a groundbreaking method of self inquiry that will lead you to gain clarity of vision, balance in your life and the resilience to bounce back when the shit hits the fan. Working as a hospital administrator, activist, and non-profit leader have laid the groundwork for my coaching practice.
My formal education is from Salve Regina University and Columbia University where I studied Politics, Social Justice, and Non-Profit Management. My formal training as a Wellness Coach, Couples and Group Coach and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coach is through Coach Training EDU and I am a member of The International Coaching Federation.
Clarity
To have a singular vision, to be all in and know what you truly want your life be. Oooh how I love clarity.
Balance
The ability to be content with what is in all areas of your life without clinging to perfection. To find harmony.
Resilience
There is something so beautiful about this word. To be strong yet flexible, pliable, and supple. To be able to begin again, over and over again -unstoppable!
My Story
Until 2012, my goal was to be perfect. I was married to my best friend, we had beautiful children, all of us healthy, my husband and I had thriving careers and we had just moved to our dream home in our dream town. But in less than 6 months, my almost perfect life was unrecognizable; I sustained a painful back injury, my husband revealed our love was gone and that he wanted to be with another woman. I spiraled into depression, lost my job, and then, my dog died. No, those are not the lyrics to a bad country song- that was my life. 2012 also marks the beginning of my Transformation Journey and into the life I thought was unattainable- not perfect!
At first it was hard to be alone, so I surrounded myself with positive people who I now call my Resiliency Team. They sat with me when I cried-we walked the river, rode our bikes, explored beautiful places together, we also painted, swam, roller skated, swung from ropes and sang lots of karaoke. I practiced meditation in nature, and on my mat -observing my deep sorrow and making peace with it. This liberated me! I started craving time alone to connect with my inner voice. I finally began to bloom into my perfectly imperfect self. I fell in love with myself for the first time in my life, I tapped into my creative and adventurous spirit and opened my heart to love and met and married my true partner in life. It has not all been rosy- I have suffered great loss when my father died, survived a cancer diagnosis and suffered a brain injury. ALL of this has truly taught me to stay with each moment- feel the feels, take care, and move forward.
"Susan is extremely professional, creative and personable. She has the unique ability to not only educate, but inspire staff and volunteers. I highly recommend her!"
- Louise Ille
"Susan has always been a great resource for me. Very responsive and attentive. Fun person and very candid. Easy to talk to and no punches held back!"
- Glenn Morello
"...Susan brings all her multi-faceted talents to the game when she plays: she is engaging, warm, out-going, creative, intelligent and experienced in her field. She is a wonderful asset to our business and has helped us grow to a new level."
- Adrienne Crombie
Why I Do It
Today – I am wholly, beautifully me. I no longer seek perfection, I am focused on tapping into my authenticity and being present in the moments of life- even the hard stuff. I practice meditation to achieve balance, and when I stumble I rely on my resiliency plan. I am surrounded by nature and my loving family and friends who bring out the best in me. I have found my life’s work- it is to help you through your Transformation Journey.
Gloria Steinem said “The final stage of healing is to use what happens to you to help other people”
That is why I do this work- in the hopes that you connect with my words; that I spark something in you to discover your beautiful resilient self. Let’s walk together!
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