Coaching as a Catalyst for Change

Suzy Burke helps ambitious leaders rewire how they think so they can lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. Her coaching is equal parts science and candor—rooted in social psychology, refined by decades in executive leadership, and delivered with no fluff. Whether she's helping a founder silence self-doubt or guiding a senior team through organizational change, Suzy creates a space that’s smart, warm, and unapologetically real. She doesn’t just hold leaders accountable—she helps them ignite what’s possible.

The best coaching engagements don’t drift—they move like a great story: with purpose, tension, and transformation from beginning to end.

- Suzy Burke

A typical coaching engagement with Suzy

  • Beginning: Clarity

    Suzy starts by helping leaders get out of their heads and into focus. Through sharp questioning, evidence-based tools, and honest dialogue, she surfaces the patterns beneath the pressure. Clients walk away clearer on what matters, what’s in the way, and how they’re showing up as a leaders—internally and externally.

    Focus areas:
    Presence • Prioritization • Accountability

  • Middle: Alignment

    Once there’s clarity, Suzy moves with her clients to align the system—connecting strategy, culture, and behavior. This is where trust gets built, team dynamics get sharper, and execution accelerates. Suzy brings both psychological precision and operator instinct to help leaders move with intention at every level.

    Focus areas:
    Alignment • Engagement • Navigation

  • End: Activation

    Insight without action is a missed opportunity. Suzy helps leaders embed what they’ve learned into how they lead—day to day, quarter to quarter. Whether it’s leveling up executive presence, managing complexity, or empowering others, the final stage is about igniting lasting impact that outlives the engagement.

    Focus areas:
    Presence • Accountability • Engagement

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What leaders say about working with Suzy

  • Of all the people in our group, Suzy really understands people, and she’s very real. She has a no-nonsense approach – coaches don’t help anybody by beating around the bush. Aside from being a great friend, she has given me one of the greatest gifts you can give anyone - the gift of meaning in life.

    Marshall Goldsmith, World’s #1 Executive Coach and Leadership Thinker

  • Working with Suzy is like flipping a switch. She has an uncanny ability to help you see what’s really going on—both in yourself and in your organization. Her work is a masterclass in aligning culture, strategy, and performance. She brings both edge and empathy, holding leaders accountable while helping them lead with authenticity and impact.

    Richard P. Curran, CEO / President, $60M service organization

  • Suzy brings truth, clarity, and momentum to every interaction. There’s no fluff—just insight, accountability, and transformation. She helped me shift from reactive to intentional leadership, and it changed everything—from my executive presence to my team’s performance. If you want to lead better and live better, work with Suzy

    Danielle Robinson, Executive Director, Code for Science & Society

  • Suzy taught me how powerful directness can be when it comes from a place of caring. She showed me that honesty can be kind, and that saying the hard thing can still feel like an act of love. That lesson alone has changed how I move through the world. The way she speaks about courage, growth, and self-compassion is something I’ll carry with me far beyond our sessions. She invested in me so generously; I'll never forget it.

    Leader at a world-renowned university

  • I was privileged to be a part of the group Suzy led. She quickly established a connection within the group that we still have many years later. Suzy also arranged a mentor for me when I encountered a hiccup in my initial assignment, which led to an amazing collaboration. If you are looking for an excellent facilitator/guide who goes beyond the surface, work with Suzy! Oh, and read her book when it comes out!

    Karyn Edwards, PhD, PCC, Abloom Consulting

  • Suzy has an innate ability to hold space for reflection and self-discovery - making everyone feel comfortable enough to share deeply while also reflecting back their own commitments and goals. She can intuitively balance coaching and listening with care while helping clients engage healthily in actionable goal setting and accountability. Suzy is a gifted speaker and facilitator, and I am grateful for her ongoing support of the next generation of leaders!

    Sebastián Martín, Founder & CEO, Cambio Labs