All The Way Alive

In this short episode, I share that I’m putting the All the Way Alive podcast on hiatus for the foreseeable future. I share my thoughts and feelings about moving on, and why this makes sense for me now. You can reach me at Susan at SusanASutherland dot com, and on my website. Connect with me on my socials: LinkedInInstagramFacebook ‘Secrets of the C-Suite: The Podcast,’ my new collaborative podcast and venture with Juliet Clothier, can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and here

My guest this episode is the amazing Pippa Parfait, an online business coach who emphasizes and supports breaking out of the "should"s and "online biz rules" that plague and paralyze so many entrepreneurs and online business owners. She is MY business coach and I can't say enough about the support she's provided me,  "lovingly" pushing me out of any negative spirals, misguided assumptions, and mindset blocks. Pippa brings humanity, and a great deal of humor, back into the question of creating and maintaining a sustainable business, reminding us that we EACH get to define what success looks like for us, AND what sustainable means and feels like to us individually! Speaking as a member of her coaching mastermind - the Disobedient Biz Co MasterMind - Pippa supports the notion of self-belief to its most liberating outcome: a business I'm proud to own, nurture, and lead. Listen is as we chat about all the things that bring Pippa  - and me - all the way alive in our work and in our extracurricular activities, including her commitment to wild (read "cold"!) water swimming. You can reach Pippa at [email protected] and find her website at: https://disobedientbusiness.com/Connect with Pippa on the socials at:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/disobedientbusinessco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippaparfait/You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingI'm currently enrolling for the Meant For More Mastermind, THE group coaching program for senior leaders and executives age 45+ like YOU who know you want more for your role, your career and your life. Learn more about the Meant For More Mastermind HERE. 

My guest this week is Nick Clayhton, someone I met in graduate school when we were both studying for our Masters in Organizational Development. We reconnected a few years ago when Nick was leaving his “day job” for his new venture as an executive coach and consultant to small and medium sized businesses. He’s now a part of my monthly Coaches Cohort, where we connect, share our progress and challenges, and generally support one another. The best part about Nick is that he is all there: present when you speak with him, and full of heart when he’s at work or play. You can learn more about Nick at his LinkedIn profile, and reach him directly at [email protected] can find & follow Nick on the following socials:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-clayton-2a95a48/You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingYou can get more information about my Meant For More Mastermind, THE group coaching program for senior leaders and executives who want MORE for themselves in their roles, careers and their lives, HERE!

In this short episode, I share - on the eve of my 64th birthday - some reflections about the year that has been and what's ahead for me. You can get more information about the Meant For More Mastermind (the group coaching program for senior leaders and executives aged 45+) HERE!You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.com and reach me directly at [email protected] with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is Scott Robson, an experienced and compassionate coach who supports mindful, wholehearted entrepreneurs and small business owners on their journeys. He helps them develop aligned confidence, self-belief and sustainable momentum.Scott and I both trained at the Self-Belief Coaching Academy, and we talk about the work Scott has done jumping off from themes of self-doubt into overwhelm. Scott has developed a model of how we respond to overwhelm, dubbing his six response types “adaptotypes” as key, useful responses to feelings of overwhelm. You can hear about them, and explore your own adaptotype at the quiz on his website! It’s a great way to learn more about yourself (and get support in deepening your understanding).I hope you enjoy our conversation about navigating as an entrepreneur and following our curiosity, which for him, resulted in a model that helps all who take it gain insight into themselves. You can learn more about Scott and the Adaptotypes at www.scottrobson.net, and reach Scott directly at [email protected] can find & follow Scott on the following socials:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/scott.robson.coachingFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/scottrobsoncoachingLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-robson-cpc/You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.com and reach me directly at [email protected] with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

I’m my own guest this week! I’ve had politics on my mind lately - the recent Supreme Court rulings in the US, in particular. In this solo episode, I speak to my increasing belief that politics - big or little “p” - is interwoven in all we do in a rich, intentional life. I’m still navigating how much politics ought to enter my social media or emails; this podcast is my attempt to think out loud and come to terms with being a solo-preneur in an increasingly politically divisive world. You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.com and connect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is my friend, client and now collaborator, Juliet Clothier, who listeners may remember from Episode 3! Juliet is in transition from an ‘in house’ CFO role back to her role as a leadership consultant and executive coach, including fractional and interim CFO services. In this short episode, we are introducing our new collaborative venture, Secrets of the C-Suite. For me, this venture has highlighted an insight about my own working style: I’ve discovered that I come all the way alive when I’m in a good collaborative relationship. Juliet & I will be offering a number of activities, products & services under the Secrets of the C-Suite umbrella, starting with our new podcast! Our bi-weekly episodes will feature deep dives and discussions on being in, supporting and aspiring to the C-suite, and all kinds of discussions on leadership in organizations. We will undoubtedly if occasionally focus on stories and experiences of gaps in leadership and corporate fuckery - and please note that we do expect our podcast to be a bit on the sweary side! The launch date for Secrets of the C-Suite: The Podcast is July 15, and we can’t wait.You can find & follow Secrets of the C-Suite at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9815488/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secrets_of_the_c_suite/You can write to us at [email protected] You can find Juliet onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliet_clothier_consulting/Website: https://www.JulietClothier.comYou can write to Juliet at [email protected] can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.com and connect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is Sarae Pratt, a vibrant leadership coach for female-identified leaders. I met Sarae recently as a fellow participant in a coaching program, and I enjoyed a recent brainstorming session so much I wanted her to join me on the podcast. Sarea’s background is fascinating to me: she trained as an aeronautical engineer at university with a side of German! Her experiences of being one of the few women in a room, as well as her experience with burnout (twice), led her to imagine a world where women leaders are confident, contributive, as well as joyful and burn-out free. She works in corporate bringing her SOAR leadership program to women in those organizations, and she also offers a “stand-alone” SOAR program for women either not affiliated with corporate or wanting to have their development experience outside of their corporate life.I hope you enjoy our conversation around her journey, our experience with leadership in corporate, and get insight into the vision Sarae has for the future.You can reach Sarae at [email protected] and can find her at https://saraepratt.com/Find Sarae on her socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarae.pratt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarae.prattLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraepratt/You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

In this short episode, I speak to the pervasive overwhelm I’m seeing in so many people these days. It seems all of us are at the edge of things, and feeling both not in control AND full of grief at the state of the world. Being all the way alive isn’t only about the good feelings; staying present with the hard stuff is also about being “all the way the alive.”My goals with this episode are 1)  to remind us all that what we are feeling - the overwhelm, the fear, the grief - is completely normal given what we see around us, both close in as well as across the globe. Also: none of is alone in these feelings. And 2) that there are a few steps we can take as individuals to work with the overwhelm, to live with it rather than pretend or wish we weren’t feeling it. Like all difficult feelings, it can be hard; but staying present for the feelings will allow them - and you - to flow. I’d love to know if this episode landed for you, and if the exercises were helpful. (I use them myself, and they work for me.) You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is Mags (Margaret) Scroope whose professional life has included being a teacher, corporate trainer, Aibnb host, and now entrepreneur! Mags is also a dear friend we met when we stayed in her Airbnb in Johannesburg, and she warmly invited us for a glass of wine to learn more about us, Americans who own a farm in the Free State!Mags’ vibrancy and zest for life is the primary reason I wanted her to join me on the podcast. As she relays her professional and life experiences, and reflects on what she has learned, you’ll experience first hand how All the Way Alive she is! Mags is a great storyteller and she had me in stitches as she described resigning from a job. I encourage you to listen to the end for her reflections and appreciation for some of the challenges of living in South Africa!I loved talking with Mags, and hope you enjoy our conversation. You can reach Mags at [email protected]. Tree Top Retreat, one of her three Aribnb rentals in the Parkview neighborhood of Johannesburg can be found here. You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is Philippa Robinson, who I met not too long ago as a fellow participant in a coaching program. She's a high energy, deeply thoughtful and all around lovely person to chat to, and I had such fun with her. I asked her to share her "origin story," which she generously did, as she and her story are inspiration for any of us trying to feel at home in our lives, and for the kind of personal work that truly results in freedom. Philippa is a part-time compliance officer for a law firm - having stepped away from lawyering herself - podcast host, author, and importantly, coach to Highly Sensitive People. Our exchange on the subject of HSPs (definition, tell-tale signs, etc.) and introversion/ extroversion is a revealing exploration of how we learn more about ourselves by trying on "labels" (and then moving beyond them!). I trust you'll enjoy our conversation as much we did!You can reach Philippa at [email protected] and find her at https://www.boldhsp.com/Podcast: HSP Connection: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pfysrGLDJZn47Aollc1wILinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-robinson-boldhsp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboldhsp/You can find me, Susan, at SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

In this short solo episode I share some 'behind the scenes' insights into a shift I've been making in my coaching business. I share my perspective, thoughts and feelings as I re-brand (sort-of) to better reflect my experience, skills and interests as coach. A few things I mention:My group coaching program/ mastermind "Meant for More" which will launch later this year. You can get on the waitlist to learn more HERE. The tranformative training and certification I received from Sas Petherick's ICF-accredited Self-Belief Coaching Academy. She's enrolling now: tell her I sent you! Her Instagram account is @saspetherickYou can find me on my (somewhat out of date) website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with me on my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

My guest this week is Maryann Minutillo, who I met many (many) years ago when her spouse Bob and my father were stationed at the US Embassy in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. Maryann brought her curiosity and intellect to getting to know me, a 19 year-old, which still surprises me to this day. Maryann shares with me how she and her husband navigated many years in the US Foreign Service, and how their roles reversed when she became the Peace Corps Country Director for Bolivia, which was followed by an outstanding 20-year career. Strategic, organized, and thoughtful, it is Maryann's humanity and kindness that comes through most in our conversation. I loved speaking with her.You can reach Maryann through Facebook or LinkedIn: Maryann MinutilloSusan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

In this short solo episode, Susan shares the Parable of the Power Coat. This parable is a very useful metaphor and construct for thinking about how we grow as humans and leaders. She also takes a moment to explore some people's discomfort with using the word "power," and she encourages people to get comfortable with the notion of their personal and professional power. Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Join Susan and Linda, who have been friends since 1978 and day one (or two) of freshman year in college, as they discuss Linda’s career as a lawyer and Chief Counsel at MaineHousing – an agency of the State of Maine - and training in and transition to being a mental health counselor. In a revealing and thoughtful conversation, they chat through various topics, including transitions, self-awareness, aging and the joys of being present and alive in their lives and in the world. Linda served as Chief Counsel of MaineHousing for 25 years. MaineHousing bridges public and private housing finance to provide safe, affordable, warm (because Maine in the winter!!) housing for Mainers with low and moderate incomes. When Linda retired from MaineHousing it was a $2.1 billion financial institution with a staff of over 180 people. Some turmoil at work around 12 or so years ago led Linda to seek therapy. She developed a keen interest in mental health counseling and during her last several years at MaineHousing pursued a masters in mental health counseling. She retired from MaineHousing just under two years ago and now has her own private practice as a mental health counselor.Linda has been married to her husband Eric, who is also a lawyer, for 33 years. Theyhave two adult sons who are now 26 and 28As a therapist, legally, Linda may only work with individuals and couples from Maine. She can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/linda-uhl-yarmouth-me/1202495Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Susan speaks to the new year, her planning process – with a twist – and her word of the year. Listen in for some interesting reflection on planning with our brains versus our bodies, hearts and spirits. She also shares her annual tradition of having a word – or three – of the year (aka WOTY), and reveals her words for 2024. Susan invites you to her free masterclass “Embodied Planning: Anchor in to Your Goals for a Great 2024" on Tuesday 13 February at 9am PT/ 12noon ET/ 17:00 UK/ 18:00 EU/ 19:00 SAST. If you can’t make it live, the class will be recorded and shared with registrants only, so be sure to sign-up. You can do so HERE. Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Susan is joined by Megan Wells, Filmmaker + Director, in the first All the Way Alive episode of 2024!Join Susan and Meg, who is also a friend of Susan’s with an interesting “meet cute” back story, while they chat through transitions and life as entrepreneurs. In addition to being a brand entertainment futurist and story alchemist, Meg produces and direct films & commercials, specifically documentaries and multi-episodics that sit at the intersection of brand and entertainment. Meg talks about the process of making stories compelling, and trusting that what she finds interesting, if conveyed in a compelling manner, will inspire an audience. Meg is whip smart and fun to chat to, and you’ll enjoy listening to this conversation. Look for the part where Meg turns the tables on Susan mid-discussion! Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comThe REIGNITE Your Fire RETREAT in South Africa, May 5-12, 2024Connect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingConnect with Meg Wells on her socials:You can find her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/meganwells.film/ and on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/directormeganw/or via email at: [email protected]. 

Join Susan as she shares her process and insights, and the highs and lows of her ventures and life – both business and personal – and puts 2023 in perspective. Susan shares her envisioning and planning process, and some of her specific plans for 2024. She also shares some of her beliefs about how we can show up in the world and contribute to making it better. This solo episode is the last episode of 2023, and All the Way Alive will be back the week of January 8, 2024. Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comThe REIGNITE Your Fire RETREAT in South Africa, May 5-12, 2024Connect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Allen Wood joins Susan for this wide-ranging conversation about how Allen does his life! Allen is Susan’s chiropractor and friend, and she has long admired his commitment, tenacity and enthusiasm for his career and his many pursuits. A 9th degree black belt in Karate, Allen shares how the early life lessons he learned by jumping in “with both feet” to karate have informed his choices and approaches throughout his life. He recently started a business – teaching Active Release Technique in Europe - with his husband, Jim. Prior to that, while they were both working full-time in their careers, they worked together to film a documentary about their artist friend Theophilus Brown, a painter who was part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Enjoy this episode and conversation with multi-passionate human Allen Wood! Allen’s websites:Active Release Europe: https://www.activereleaseeur.com/ Ultimate Sports Medicine: https://www.ultimatesportsmedicine.comTheophilus Brown documentary: https://www.theophilusmovie.comAllen’s socials: Instagram: @activereleaseeurope; @theophilusbrown1919; @ultimatesportsmedsfSusan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Susan is joined by friend and former colleague Eric McDonnell. After serving in non-profit leadership for many years, Eric pivoted and started his own business, Peacock Partnerships. In addition to running his own business, he is now a coach, consultant, and mentor, with a particular emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Belonging and community engagement. Eric relishes seeing the potential in his clients and their teams, and we shared a great end-of-episode acknowledgement of how love shows up in our work! Eric’s website: www.peacockpartnerships.comConnect with Eric on his socials: Instagram:  @erictmcdonnellFacebook:  eric.mcdonnell.54LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mcdonnell-b2b3041/Susan’s website: SusanASutherland.comConnect with Susan on her socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoaching

Liz and Susan both trained with Sas Petherick in the first cohort the Self-Belief Coaching Academy: https://selfbelief.school/sbca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelizkeifer/Website: https://www.lizkeifer.comSusan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.comSouth Africa retreat May 5-12, 2024 information

Juliet's IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliet_clothier_consulting/Juliet's Website: https://www.JulietClothier.comSusan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.comSouth Africa retreat May 5-12, 2024 information

Janelle and Susan both trained with Sas Petherick in (different cohorts of) the Self-Belief Coaching Academy: https://selfbelief.school/sbca/Janelle’s information:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelle.wehsack/Website: https://www.janelle.wehsack.com/Podcast “The Self-Styled Life” – The Self.Styled.Life Podcastjanellewehsack.com  And her blog on travels to France “the Distant Fancophile” Homedistantfrancophile.com  Susan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.comSouth Africa retreat May 5-12, 2024 information

Susan is joined by her spouse, David Mustelier, with whom she co-owns and runs their Lodge and farm in South Africa. David’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidrxx/Lodge IG: https://www.instagram.com/Mvemve_Lodge_GrootPoort/Lodge website: www.MvemveGrootPoort.comSusan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.com

Susan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.comSouth Africa retreat May 5-12, 2024 informationMentions: Our South Africa lodge: https://www.mvemvegrootpoort.com/Martha Beck Wayfinder Coach Training: https://marthabeck.com/life-coach-training/Sas Petherick’s Self-Belief Coaching Academy: https://selfbelief.school/sbca/

Susan’s socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_a_sutherland/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-a-sutherland-she-her-a03ba933/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susanasutherlandcoachingSusan’s website: www.SusanASutherland.com