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What people REALLY say about what it's like to work with Susan Lee.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Ciara Skiles
Senior Director at Uptima
Video transcript: Susan is an absolutely incredible coach. She has seen me through my first breakthrough as a professional, pivoting into a new career path that I had no idea how I was going to navigate. I was a military spouse who was used to just taking whatever was available from a job perspective whenever we moved, and transitioning into the salesforce ecosystem was the first opportunity that I had to really think about what was important to me professionally, and she helped me through navigating that entire process, which was harder than I expected. Since then, she has stayed with me as my professional coach and helped me rise to a senior leader, owning a group of over 30 consultants, absolutely thriving in a career, making significant leaps financially from where I was when we started. So I can say with absolute certainty that I would not be where I am today with as much peace and peace of mind without Susan and her coaching services. So I am eternally grateful for her and helping me not only transition into the ecosystem, but continuing to help me with my growth throughout my entire trajectory in the ecosystem. So thank you so much, Susan.
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Jascelyn Gause
Project Manager
Rated 5 out of 5
Before working with Susan, I was struggling in both my professional and personal life. I felt like I was wearing many hats that did not intertwine and I could never be fully present in any setting. I was searching for clarity to help me move forward and be able to be my full authentic self, not matter what role I was in at the moment. In the process of working with Susan, I discovered so much about myself and my strengths. Susan helped provide so much clarity in what I wanted and the person I was working towards becoming. For example, one of the tasks from coaching was to take myself to lunch. It was an eye opening experience that allowed me to really zoom in on myself and listen to my thoughts without distraction. It is also a practice that I have now implemented monthly. Another task that she gave me was to truly explore jobs by reading job descriptions and identify responsibilities I would enjoy. While I was initially set on finding a specific role that I thought I would be best suited for, I actually found out that I am interested in roles that I would have never imagined applying to. Through self discovery, challenging my initial thoughts, and finding the ability to trust myself, Susan helped guide me to unlock potential that I never knew I had. If you are searching for clarity, support, and someone to challenge you to become your best self, Susan is definitely the coach for you!
Sep 11, 2024
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Chris Pearson
Director - Salesforce Engineering
Rated 5 out of 5
In just 30 minutes, Susan provided valuable, practical and frankly just super helpful ideas and feedback for me to help improve my messaging and approach. Any professional who is considering launching their own business should partner with Susan.
Oct 3, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5
Will Greenblatt
Co-founder & Coach
Video transcript: I was struggling to come up with a name for my new offering, which I've just launched and I'm going to be expanding on in 2025. And Susan helped me in like 30 minutes. She asked me a bunch of questions and pointed me in the right direction. And then after our call, she sent me a LinkedIn DM and said, I've got something for you. So for quick context, I was struggling to come up with a name for this offer of helping people create this workshop that they can take to corporates and, and conferences and deliver. And that workshop will help them make money. And it talks about their own story, but also showcases their work. And it's this kind of nebulous concept that's been really powerful, but I don't know how to name. And Susan asked me a bunch of questions and sent me this message, said, what about feature presentation? And that was perfect because I come from an acting background and now I'm helping people create this presentation that can be all about them and about their services and about their audience that they like to work with. It was just a brilliant touch that nobody else had even thought of. And I'm going to run with it. I think it's such a great suggestion. So if you're a solopreneur and a coach and a content creator and you want help naming and positioning your thing, I spent hours and hours and hours trying to figure this out, and Susan helped me very, very quickly. Can't recommend her enough.
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Rated 5 out of 5
My creativity hit a wall — drained, buried, and lifeless. Within a couple of short calls, Susan got me on the right track. She guided me through a naming process with grace, determination, and humor. Creativity feels lightweight and fun again — as it should be! If you ever need someone to help you stand out and infuse personality in your business, she's your gal!
Nov 3, 2024
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Richard Samela
Rated 5 out of 5
Before working with Susan, I was struggling with focus. My writing was all over the place, and that was making it challenging in my search for a new role. Susan came to our meeting prepared with samples, highlighting how I was being perceived in the job market, as a generalist and not one specific to the roles I was looking to land. We brainstormed on what I wanted, and she helped me direct my focus. Within 6 weeks my job search turned from me applying to roles to companies reaching out for my expertise. Whether it's looking for clarity, new clients, or a new job, you'll find Susan is exactly who you need to guide you.
Oct 2, 2024
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Darryl Cooper
Rated 5 out of 5
In a single one-on-one session, Susan helped me explore the motivation behind my creative ideas and identify tools, communities, and platforms to bring them to life. She guided me in finding ways to distribute these ideas to people who would benefit from them. Through our discussion, it became clear which project I wanted to prioritize. Now I can move forward with clarity and purpose.
Oct 9, 2024
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Justin R. Papreck
Rated 5 out of 5
Imagine a stack of post-its that have all fallen off of the wall, each with a partial idea on it, somewhat related to the others. Now imagine that they are fluorescent yellow with purple ink. This is basically what I figuratively brought with me when meeting with Susan, and she helped me extrapolate from this dust-collecting stack of disorder a better understanding of my own goal, and she guided me to find a way to clarify exactly what I want to do to move forward. If you are stuck or struggling in the early phases of your creative process or business idea, Susan can be a great help in asking the right questions, not to give you answers, but to help you figure out what are your intentions and what direction you really want to go in. I'm looking forward to continuing to develop my plan/strategy with her as I move forward!
Oct 3, 2024
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Jeff Kang
Principal Consultant
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan is direct, confident and warm - a combination that I find really helpful in pushing through some blockers. I had a coaching session with Susan about a project and program we have been trying to launch, and in a short amount of time she added focus and clarity to the situation. She heard me and nudged me to things that frankly I already knew, but needed to face.
Oct 24, 2024
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Kelsey Sanchez
I had one call with Susan and had a major break through. I realized I have generational work I need to do with my mindset around money. Halfway through our call, I was like, "Holy shit, that's what all that's been about." We got there because Susan's questions (based on my booking form) were so precise and considerate. FYI: Don't think I mentioned money on my form at all. But, in our call, she used my answers to reveal patterns and make connections I probably never would've seen on my own. The kind of people who will benefit most from working with Susan: • Folks with avoidant tendencies or a deep fear of failure • Hyper-independent people who're ready to ask for help • Perfectionists who feel stuck or out of sync with themselves • Eldest daughters or people who were caregivers very young • High achievers who "made it" and feel a mismatch between expectations vs. reality Susan is not a magic pill, but she has a magic way of getting straight to the heart of things, if you're ready to be real about what's holding you back. I'm moving forward with a less reactive relationship with money, and I can't thank her enough for her kindness, coaching skills, and an actionable plan.
Dec 19, 2025
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Jiemi
The most profound impact of this newsletter writing group was helping me rediscover my passion for reading and writing, as an art form and an outlet for creativity, not just as a tool for its utility. While the focus of the sessions was on each of our newsletters, the experience is deeply rooted in personal discovery and growth. Susan created a unique space where every member can lean into their strengths while receiving the feedback needed to flex our less-exercised muscles. Her unwavering dedication is the glue that holds the group together, which meant our near-100% attendance rate. I'm incredibly grateful for this journey to refine my craft alongside a group of like-minded individuals.
Dec 18, 2025
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Chris Pearson
I worked with Susan for 6 months to help strategize on my career objectives and identify systems and steps I need to put in place to achieve them. Susan is an exceptional listener - who proved throughout our engagement that she can uncover what obstacles are holding me back. She will challenge you - but she will also adapt to your needs. I highly recommend engaging with Susan for her services and thought-provoking newsletter.
Nov 13, 2025
Susan Lee is the kind of person who tells it like it is—even when it’s uncomfortable, even when no one else will. She asks the hard questions that make you pause, rethink your goals, reevaluate your priorities, and get really honest about the why behind it all. She’s got a fire to her—spicy in the best way. Not for show, but for growth. Every conversation with her leaves you sharper, more self-aware, and a little more grounded. I’ve appreciated every ounce of insight and authenticity she brings to the table. Over the last four years of building my business, I’ve been lucky to know her—and even luckier to learn from her. We’ve both walked through a lot of change. And while our paths have been different, there’s something powerful about weathering it side by side… separately. Swapping notes. Sharing stories. Growing in parallel. Susan, thank you for being exactly who you are. You make people braver, wiser, and more awake to what actually matters.
Apr 8, 2025
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Jascelyn Gause
Project Manager
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan provided so much clarity in what I wanted and the person I was working towards becoming.
Apr 2, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan provides a perspective that turns light bulbs on!!!
Apr 2, 2025
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John Lyon
I like Susan's genuine human takes on work and life.
Apr 2, 2025
Susan consistently challenges me to think differently, offering valuable insights that have helped me grow.
Apr 2, 2025
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Dr Dee Frayne
All around 12/10 human.
Apr 2, 2025
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Kasey Petrowski
Enterprise Business Analyst
Susan is the kind of person who just “gets it.”
Apr 2, 2025
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Dr Dee Frayne
I met Susan through a creative entrepreneurs group right before the pandemic, and her friendship and collaboration sustained me through that insane time to not only be a human but also a small business owner. I can't imagine my life without her now. She's one of the most passionate, curious, loyal, determined, and deliberate people I know. She's fiercely committed to growth, understanding, and bringing the best out of the people around her. She's disruptive and innovative in her solutions focused approach to problems, while being incredibly mindful of the very real human needs in change. She's fiesty in all the best ways and I appreciate the candor and directness with which she communicates. She says what she means and means what she says. She's an excellent collaborator and connector - she truly operates from generosity and creating win-win growth. All around 12/10 human. Absolutely will always recommend.
Apr 1, 2025
As an early-stage entrepreneur, I really appreciate Susan's direct and honest approach throughout our mentoring sessions. She consistently challenges me to think differently, offering valuable insights that have helped me grow. I can tell she takes the time to do her research and truly understands my needs. Additionally, she goes above and beyond by following up after each session with applicable resources, clear actionable next steps, and thoughtful reflections related to our session. It's been a great experience, and I’ve gained invaluable resources to move forward. On an emotional level, Susan has provided insight that relates to being first-generation and navigating a career and life that is not always the traditional norm. Her mentorship has not only provided me with practical tools and strategies but has also helped me prioritize my goals on this entrepreneurial journey. I’m truly grateful for her support and look forward to continuing this journey with her in the future.
Apr 1, 2025
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John Lyon
I first met Susan at Trailhead DX in 2019; we were both guests courtesy of Trailhead Military/Vetforce. That's six years already! We reconnected doing volunteer Salesforce Config for the Candorful Salesforce Implementation. That was really when I got to know what a great person Susan is. I appreciated her program management chops, how organized she is, and what a genuine person she is. We've continued to keep in touch over the years. I follow her on Linkedin, and subscribed to her newsletter as soon as she announced it. She once asked why I keep my subscription. After all, I'm not necessarily her target audience. I like her genuine human takes on work and life. And recently, when she had some availability to mentor new project managers, I recommended her without reservation to an amazing colleague who's making that move.
Apr 1, 2025
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Kasey Petrowski
Enterprise Business Analyst
I’ve known Susan since 2020, and from day one she’s been the kind of person who just “gets it” especially when you’re navigating messy professional spaces as a military spouse. I instantly vibed with her #keeplinkedinspicy, and her honest/transparent approach, which makes her stand out as both a coach and a human. She’s helped me rethink the not-so-inclusive corners of the tech world (that it’s NOT the only option for military spouses) and is now coaching me through the biggest move of my life to Hawaii with honesty, clarity, and zero fluff.
Mar 27, 2025
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Quinn Fillinger
Susan is one of the best listeners I’ve ever met! I’m grateful for her wisdom, support, and friendship.
Mar 27, 2025
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Ademola Adelakun
There’s a deep honesty and care in the way Susan shows up for people, and it’s extremely special.
Mar 27, 2025
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Kelsey Sanchez
Susan just might be the antidote to the 2010 GirlBosses.
Mar 27, 2025
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Kelsey Sanchez
Susan just might be the antidote to the 2010 GirlBosses. Jury's out, but here's what's in: better work (Susan's 🔥 newsletter) and coffee chats (you should have one with her ☕️). When I started speaking with Susan on LinkedIn, it was clear we had some similar values, and our e-coffee was so much fun. We talked about "sharenting," Substack, and how all millennial women are Very Tired. I hope this inspires you to subscribe to her newsletter, check out her work, or say hi if you've been shy till now.
Mar 24, 2025
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Ademola Adelakun
Susan is extremely thoughtful, grounded, and has this gentle way of helping you see yourself that makes change feel truly possible. We’ve known each other for over a year now, and our conversations always leave me feeling lighter, more clear-headed, and like I can break things down into smaller, more manageable steps. I’m really grateful to have her in my life! There’s a deep honesty and care in the way Susan shows up for people, and it’s extremely special.
Mar 23, 2025
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Quinn Fillinger
I have known Susan since 2018 - time flies! I was actually working on a team with her and she was my director. I instantly connected with her because she had traits that I was lacking AND a sense of humor! She showed me how to give space for people to express themselves, problem solve on the fly, and stay on track with goals. I truly wanted to learn from her and I did! I learned what it’s like to learn from a coach and leader. I also learned that even in the hustle and bustle we need to take time for ourselves and our personal practices (yoga, meditation, gym, journalism). As time went on I went through crossroads in life and Susan started coaching me through it. It was an amazing feeling to talk with her about my feelings, transfer that into goals and needs, and then see the world changing in front of me. To this day Susan is one of the best listeners I’ve ever met! I’m grateful for her wisdom, support, and friendship over the years! If you are thinking about working with her, do it!
Mar 22, 2025
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Hannah Szabo
Susan's no-fluff, straight-talking wit magnetizes people to her.
Mar 21, 2025
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Ellen Summey
I trust Susan's insights and I am always excited to see what she's going to do next.
Mar 21, 2025
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Megan McKinley
Project Manager
I first met Susan when we worked together with a student travel group in Costa Rica way back in 2018! I was instantly captivated by her confidence and no-bullshit attitude. Since then, we've continued to blossom our relationship from colleagues to accountability buddies to friends. Whether it be a workshop, LinkedIn post, or 1:1 call, I always leave feeling refreshed from Susan challenging me in personal and professional growth to become the best version of myself. Susan is as authentic as they come and I cannot recommend her enough as a coach and human! #keepitspicy
Mar 21, 2025
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Kelsey Notstad
Susan is friendly, straightforward, and occasionally a little spicy—in the best way.
Mar 21, 2025
She’s the kind of person who lifts others up and makes a lasting impact.
Mar 21, 2025
Susan and I first connected on LinkedIn. It wasn't long before we hopped on a coffee chat to get to know each other better. I instantly felt at ease talking to her and could tell how much she cared about making a genuine connection. The longer I've known her, the more I love about her. She's funny, raw, kind, compassionate, and smart. She's also a firm supporter of the people and ideas she believes in. Anyone who gets the chance to know or work with Susan is lucky—she’s the kind of person who lifts others up and makes a lasting impact.
Mar 20, 2025
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Kelsey Notstad
I met Susan five years ago when we rolled out our yoga mats next to each other in a sunny studio in Germany. We got to know each other even better after she joined a local creatives group, and from there, a friendship just clicked. Susan is friendly, straightforward, and occasionally a little spicy—in the best way. While we were both living abroad, she was such a huge support—whether we were bouncing around business ideas, celebrating wins with champagne in the sunshine, or sharing the latest piece of advice she had (of course) thoroughly researched. She even organized a creatives gathering in Paris, giving a group of us the perfect excuse to dream, plan, and explore together. I’m so grateful to know Susan and to call her a friend. She’s an absolute gem.
Mar 20, 2025
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Megan McKinley
Project Manager
I always leave feeling refreshed from Susan challenging me in personal and professional growth to become the best version of myself.
Mar 19, 2025
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Ellen Summey
Susan first hooked me with her approach to sharing insider information on LinkedIn several years ago, and has kept me coming back for more as her content has evolved. I trust her opinions, value her insights, and am always excited to see what she's going to do next. From the challenges facing working moms, to the best ways to build your own business, Susan's "spicy takes" are where it's at.
Mar 19, 2025
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Hannah Szabo
Susan just “gets” it. We found each other through LinkedIn and immediately bonded over our shared appreciation for having high standards *without* being controlled by perfectionism. She’s perceptive, whip-smart, and curiously calls out my BS in the most subtle yet potent ways possible. We hosted The Content Improv Show together (which was 100% her creative brainchild) and it was a hit! We had over 100 live attendees and hundreds of live comments during the 30-minute event. It's clear that Susan's no-fluff, straight-talking wit magnetizes people to her. So grateful to have her in my orbit.
Mar 18, 2025
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REBECCA B.
I loved the perspective Ms. Lee brought to our conversation. I felt like I was in a similar role of needing to re-focus and re-work my search following big life changes. I also feel like our conversation helped me skip an additional "learning experience" – in my case pursuing training that wouldn't ultimately take me where I wanted to be. I know so many people are feeling unmoored and uncertain about how to spend their talents. The pandemic, layoff, burnout, changing family circumstances, and a hundred other things can lead to our careers going off the rails. I loved that my conversations with Ms. Lee helped me figure out where I wanted to go moving forward – even if that destination was different than it had been in the past.
Mar 14, 2025
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Dayana Rall
Program Manager, TechforPsych
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For three months, I struggled to stand out on LinkedIn for a new opportunity. Within three weeks of working with her, I landed three offers and started a bidding war. I ended up with an offer that was $10,000 above the market average.
Mar 14, 2025
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Katie Gandomi, PhD
Co-founder of Avantsoft
linkedin
I was doing a lot of cold outreach on LinkedIn and I felt so salesy. So the timing of this program was perfect. Within two weeks of posting content, I gained three leads through inbound DMs on LinkedIn.
Mar 14, 2025
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Nerissa Alford
Founder of Nerissa Alford Designs
After working with Susan, I gained the confidence to decline a job offer that undervalued my skill set. This opened up a new opportunity where I make my own schedule, and I'm making more than double doing something I love.
Mar 14, 2025
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Richard Samela
Rated 5 out of 5
After struggling with product naming for months, I reached out to Susan Lee for a consultation. In 30 minutes, she helped me cut through the confusion and identify the perfect name. Her clarity and expertise in this process was remarkable. Susan has a unique ability to quickly understand what matters most and guide you to the right decision. I highly recommend her services to anyone feeling stuck on naming or branding decisions.
Mar 7, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5
Catrina Mitchum
Founder
Video transcript: So I love working with Susan because she is a good teacher, and her events on landing your client without being salesy is an excellent example of that. It wasn't just about sort of dumping. Dumping content into our brains. You know, she made it engaging and interactive. And what could have potentially been a boring workshop, which I knew I wouldn't get from Susan, was informational, but also gave me time and space to use the information that I was given so that I could have something that I walked away with and concretely, but also ideas for, you know, where I'm going to head next as I determine, you know, what LinkedIn can really do for me going forward. So I'm really excited to see what other types of things Susan's going to offer in the future.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dr. Christin Chong
Strategy Consultant
Video transcript: Hello, My name is Dr. Kristin Chong and I found immense value in Susan Lee's LinkedIn workshop on how to use your presence to land your first client. I'm currently running a coaching business and of course LinkedIn is one of the places where I'm able to reach my target demographic. However, I myself don't enjoy a lot of the content on LinkedIn. I find it cringy, I find it incredibly salesy and someone who's coming from a scientific background. It puts me in a very uncomfortable position to use my LinkedIn as a sales or promotional channel. However, Susan has really reframed this whole process for me. She really demonstrated the service that we're providing by having a very clear LinkedIn power statement, because that really allows us to serve our audience by making it clear how we can, we can help them with their problems and challenges. Specifically, Susan's approach is really clear of coming from her educational background. She broke up this like, you know, complex, like self reflective process into a step by step approach. Um, and by doing that, she allowed me to thoroughly think about, you know, who am I targeting, what transformation am I articulating that I can provide? Um, you know, what is the objection that may be at hand here that I can already address in order for the client to feel comfortable with me to explore next steps? And I think what Susan really does a good job of emphasizing is that, you know, we're not being salesy, we're already providing a service with our presence. So thank you so much for watching this brief testimonial and I highly recommend you checking out Susan Lee's content.
Rated 5 out of 5
Wendee Mullikin
Founder and Editor
Video transcript: Hi, I'm Wendy. I spent 27 years as a music and English teacher as well as maintaining special education caseload. I retired from teaching in 2017 because my immune system couldn't take it anymore. Kids are real germ factories. Currently I work for a non profit literacy organization and spend part of my job editing. I've been editing novels since 2012 and it's my passion. I've decided that I need to work on building my editing business and found Susan Lee to help me develop my brand on LinkedIn. She earned my trust with her authentic and spicy perspective, so I decided to become part of her LinkedIn content strategy program Founding Cohort Friends Susan is amazing. She's invested in my success, sees who I am and where my weaknesses are, and she delivers the right words of encouragement at the right time. But she'll also bring out a hot take if she needs to. There's no guessing what Susan means either. Her communication is direct, concise, and thorough. She provides links, videos and narratives as follow up to enrich discussions and give us as much information as she can. Even though we're only about halfway the course Even though we're only about halfway through the course, I feel so much better about my LinkedIn profile and the direction I'm headed in curating my feed. I've started to find my people and I finally feel like LinkedIn is really the place for me to grow my solopreneurship. It.
Rated 5 out of 5
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Susan! She helped me to have greater clarity on who I was supporting and use words and descriptions that would best resonate with them. She provided a perspective that allowed for the kind of insight that turns light bulbs on!!! I appreciate her patience as she walked me through a few rounds of questions so that she better understood my intention and could provide beneficial feedback. I am happy and confident to move forward supporting busy moms who are curious about Yoga to help them “Create Your Calm” - a name that now appears on much of my marketing material thanks to the work of Susan Lee!!!
Jan 16, 2025
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Kelsey Notstad
Senior UX Writer
If you're looking to make any sort of transition in your career -- whether that be moving from a place of burn-out, going after a promotion, or completely pivoting what you want to do -- Susan can help you get to where you need to be.  She's great at helping you picture your long-game goals and plotting out the baby steps (and giant leaps when necessary) to get there. Susan is the perfect combination of warm empathy and tough love, and I have full faith that she'll help me solve any problem I might have... and continually push me until I've found a solution that works best for me.
Mar 14, 2021