I am passionate about empowering self-sufficiency and agency in myself and others. By understanding the needs of others, I can guide and support you to gain insight, enabling you to help yourself and flourish.
I believe in the strength of individuals and that you are the expert of your own story and with that the author and director of your life. However, sometimes we are too close to our own story and then my role as a coach is to help via guided questions, alternative perspectives, and tools to gain clarity and insight.
ABOUT Susanne and Insightful Conversations & Coaching
Meeting people where they are right now in their life's journey
​As a naturally empathetic and curious person, I am driven to exploring how and why things work, which makes me an open-minded lifelong learner. My introverted traits allow me the patience to observe, listen attentively, and connect thoughts and ideas meaningfully.
These skills have been instrumental throughout my professional journey, whether as a Chemical Engineer or when I transitioned into the IT industry. While I enjoyed the technical and customer challenges, I realised the vital importance of communication and collaboration. Regardless of how much experience the individuals have, the outcome depends on the ability of the individuals and teams to collaborate effectively.
This realisation led me to focus on communication, business, and strategic coaching, alongside mentoring colleagues in hard skills. I managed teams of 12 to 120 as first level leader and mid-level leader in ANZ, APJ (Asia, Pacific and Japan) and Global leadership roles. I applied a coaching leadership style with an eclectic selection of collaborative leadership styles as the situation required. In addition, I provided individual 1:1 coaching service for over 15 years.
I founded my practice Insightful Conversations and Coaching as progression of my 37 years professional career which led me through several countries, companies and positions as well as various experiences be it on an interpersonal, intercultural, communication level or leadership, employee engagement, company & team culture, and strategy level or engagement with clients and customers.
The value of setting up my own practice is that I can take all the experience and skills and focus on what matters. Working with you to listen to your story and together work on the journey to reach your full potential and lead a fulfilled life.
My practice, Insightful Conversations and Coaching, is a trauma-informed practice. This means, I understand trauma and acknowledge that approximately 50 - 70% of people will have a potentially traumatic experience during their lifetime. A trauma-informed practice aims to be aware and mindful of this fact and provide a safe, trustworthy, collaborative, and empowering environment while respecting the autonomy of the individual.
I have coached individuals with trauma related to Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence and Complex Trauma. Currently working towards my internship with Lifeline Australia and studying for a Diploma in Counselling with AIPC (Australian Institute of Professional Counsellor)
Certifications
Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Leadership
Achieved Distinction
College of Leadership and Business
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Certified Trainer in corestrengths
Relationship Intelligence
Completed training
Trauma Sensitive Practice – Working with Complex Trauma
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Completed training - Institute of Coaching
Mental Health Literacy for Coaches
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Professional Experience
- 15 years 1:1 coaching
Both within workplace and private
- 10 years Leadership experience
First and mid-level leader of teams of 12 to 120
Part of senior local, regional and global leadership teams
- 25 years managing of complex, time critical and high tension situations. Both within professional and private setting.
- 30+ years Stakeholder and Value Management
- High intercultural awareness
Worked in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Israel, China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia
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