It all begins with a conversation

A conversation is a powerful exchange of energy and that is where our time together begins.

In our first conversation we will uncover what you really want to work on; the things you have been putting off doing or dismissing as not possible or that you have been frightened to step towards.

With that clarity we will agree what will best support and serve you to take the first or next step.

Coaching is more than simply having a conversation. It is a relationship based on a uniquely powerful and transformative kind of conversation.

Trust, authenticity, integrity and a willingness to go beyond your comfort zone are the qualities required for life changing conversations.
As your coach, my role is to hold a safe space for you to explore your life and/or business in a way that feels; safe, fun, inspiring and at times challenging!

I will challenge you to confront the habits and patterns of thinking and behaviour which are holding you back and, at the same time,  I will be your biggest supporter as you step forward into a new way of being.

Your role is to show up, to be open and honest (with yourself as well as with me) to be curious about what is possible and, most importantly, be prepared to step up and take action.
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Four Steps on your Journey

1. Press Pause

The first step towards creating a change in your life is to PAUSE.  You are probably used to going fast, getting things done, juggling lots of demands on your time and attention, planning what needs to happen next and not giving yourself time to relax and think about what you really want.  Pressing Pause does not mean putting everything on hold but it does mean slowing down and allowing your mind and your body to catch up with each other.  

2. Gain Clarity

Once you practice pressing pause you will notice your thinking becomes much CLEARER.  You will find that you are able to prioritise better, you will see more clearly what is serving you and what isn’t, you will notice opportunities that you couldn’t see before and you will be able to start making choices that are more in alignment with who you are and what you want from your life and/or your business.

3. Find your Focus

From CLARITY comes the ability to FOCUS your energy and attention on the things that matter most to you;  improving your health and well-being, developing better relationships, building or growing your business, creating a more meaningful life or something else that is important to you.  Finding your focus is a practice which brings incredible results into all areas of your life.

4. Act from Insight

An amazing thing happens when you PAUSE and slow down.  You start to see more CLEARLY and in a more FOCUSED way and that leads you to gain INSIGHT.  Insight is what enables you to make wise choices, to step into your power more often, to see the path you want to be on and, crucially, to trust yourself to step on to it.  

1:1 Coaching

 Mindset coaching is about enabling you get out of your own way and go beyond the limits of your thinking. 

It is about turning to face unhelpful habits and patterns of thinking and behaving, letting go of old stories and stepping into your power.  As you do that you will experience a surge in confidence, experience more energy and motivation and you will discover you have more time to focus on what is truly important.

There are three elements that create the magic in mindset coaching - You, Me, and what we co-create as "Us".

We will work together over a period of time (typically 6-12 months) which allows you the space and time to explore, discover, experiment, learn, adjust and find your path.
 

What clients have said about their experience:


"I decided to ask Susan to be my Sherpa for a month. This was an amazing experience. I was able to connect with Susan by zoom, telephone, texting.

On a one to one basis when I needed assistance to get to through a situation.. This was so helpful to have different tools like journaling, or email reminders from Susan ongoing for a whole month.. I would highly recommend as this is a genuine life enhancer. The view from the top of the mountain I climbed is amazing!"


"I started the journey with Susan with no experience of coaching and very few expectations, but a deep sense that I wanted something to change - a change that I couldn’t even verbalise or imagine. Over a 6 month coaching partnership, Susan held a supportive space for me to explore what that feeling of unrest meant, and together we started to open that out. 

With her guidance I have been able to find new ways of thinking, doing and being that felt closed off to me before, and that has given me so much more freedom, and a real sense of possibility. 

I have been able to find more space and ease in the every day, and in the usually busy corners of my mind - a feeling I had forgotten how to feel. 

I am closer to myself, and able to be led by the energies that move me and motivate me - and that is really a gift. 

Whether you’re looking to work through a specific situation or problem and want a guiding hand, or are looking to shift your perspective, Susan has a great way of challenging and encouraging - whilst reminding you to pause for breath in this rapid, chaotic world!"



"I valued the sense of 'space' which we made; time for talking together and the sense of 'space' around me during our mediations. I found a real peace and calm here and discovered that it is this which gives me my energy and resources to cope with the difficulties of life as well as the ability to see the joys.  I feel more able to 'sit and watch' situations which arise and not to jump in with both feet and react". 



"To discover my own sense of self has been affirming for me. It's brought me new self confidence and as Gloria Gaynor would say, "I am what I am", and I like it".



"Self compassion and self kindness are more new tools. To tend to myself as I have always tended to others is such a gift. It is what has joined me to myself".

You

This is all about you. 

Who are you? What is important to you? What do you want to create? What is working for you right now? What is not working? What is possible for you? What do you want to change? What is stopping you? 

Through our deep, insightful and supportive conversations you will develop a new understanding of yourself and experience an upgrade in your thinking.

Me

Think of me as your sherpa, your guide and your supporter.

I am here to create a safe space in which you can turn your attention inwards and discover what is possible for you. 

With me you  get a non-judgemental ear, an open mind, a curiosity and a deep desire to enable you to go on a journey of personal and/or business growth and transformation.

Us

Together we will find an easier and more fulfilling path for you. 

We will explore new perspectives and tap into new ways to experience yourself and others.  We will uncover what has been holding you back and shine a light on what will carry you forward.

We will work in partnership - you being open and curious about what is possible for you in your life/work/business and me sharing my experience and the things that have helped me shift my mindset and transform my life.

Small Group Events

No-one else will give you the time to invest in yourself, YOU need to create it.  
 
Committing to join like minded people on a retreat, in a workshop or on a longer group programme can be what you need to give yourself the permission to create that time.

There is something incredibly powerful about being with other people in the energy of personal growth and transformation.  

Keep checking back here regularly, or join my community to be kept up to date with new events as I add them to the calendar.


Special New Year event!

"Begin the New Year Well"
This is opportunity to pause, turn your attention inward and find an inner connection which will guide you through the year ahead.
It is an invitation to invest 75 minutes in getting your year off to the best possible start.


The start of a new year can feel filled with excitement and anticipation, and it can also feel overwhelming and scary. A whole year of potential lies ahead and with that can come a fear of not making the most of it, worry about what may (or may not) happen as well as the curiosity about how it will unfold . In short......it often comes with a heady cocktail of emotions!

Holding all of those emotions can be tricky. Especially if we have come through a busy or difficult festive period.

So, this is an invitation to pause and reconnect with yourself. It is a chance to acknowledge all of those emotions, all of the thoughts, all of the plans and hopes and to hold them in a space of quiet reflection.

Through guided meditations and reflective practices you will find yourself coming home to yourself and connecting with your inner guidance system. Establishing and nourishing this connection will help you navigate the year ahead (and whatever happens as it unfolds) with more ease, enjoyment and freedom.

Whether you are experienced with meditation and reflective practice or a complete beginner this 75 minute session will give you the time, space and opportunity to get your year off to the best possible start.


Event Details:

Date: Monday 6th January 2025
Time: 7pm - 8.15pm (GMT)
Location: On Zoom


Feel free to get in touch to ask any questions you have about the event. Or, if you are ready to say "yes", either go to Eventbrite to book your place or drop me an email: susan@susangrandfield.com

  • Mindfulness Practice Group

    Practicing mindfulness doesn't have to be done alone.  In fact, it can be hugely beneficial to practice with other people which is why I offer this practice group to anyone who has some experience of mindfulness.


    You may have been practicing mindfulness for many years and have a well established practice so would like to come along to explore new practices or simply meet up with other practitioners from around the world.  Perhaps your mindfulness practice has fallen by the way-side recently and you'd like to re-connect with it.  Or maybe you have done a small amount of mindfulness training and would like to develop a regular practice so that you can continue to experience the benefits.


    Wherever you are on your mindfulness journey you are very welcome to join this monthly practice group. 


    When?  Contact me for dates

    Where?  Zoom 

    How much? Free


    If you are interested in joining us drop me an email susan@susangrandfield.com.


  • The Inner Work

    This is a series of workshops in which we dive deeply into key elements of what it means to live life mindfully.  As well as the techniques we associate with mindfulness – meditation, present moment awareness and paying attention – it is also necessary to practice cultivating attitudes which support a mindful life.   Attitudes such as acceptance, patience, trust, letting go and gratitude.


    Go to the dedicated page to find out more and book your place.


    And new for 2024 is our first ever Summer School!  Take a look at the IWSS page for more info.


  • Pressing Pause Retreats

    Give yourself permission to press pause, recharge and reconnect on this mindfulness based retreat. Take the time to explore mindfulness practices with a small group of people and led by an experienced and qualified mindfulness teacher.  


    Many of us live very busy lives and often don't prioritise time for ourselves to re-balance and recharge. This mindfulness retreat offers you the time and space to do just that.  


    Recently, we have all experienced the most challenging time being isolated from loved ones, having our daily routines disrupted and living with the constant media messages of fear.


    Whatever your experience, giving yourself the opportunity to pause, breath and re-connect with all of the goodness in our lives is a way to address the imbalance that busyness of day to day life.


    The retreat is open to people who are new to mindfulness, people who have some experience of mindfulness but don't find much time to practice as well as people who have a regular practice and feel they'd like to give themselves permission to focus on their practice.


    People often say that by coming on a retreat like this is and giving themselves time to turn their attention inwards gives them a sense of calm and groundedness and they are left with a feeling of relaxation or renewed energy.  


    Go to the dedicated retreat page to find dates of upcoming retreats, prices and how to book.


    If you are interested in joining one of these retreats and have some questions, get in touch via email: susan@susangrandfield.com

  • Coming home to Being - 4 week programme

    Create more ease and flow in your life this year


    This 4 week mindfulness based programme is all about supporting you to build the inner resources you need for whatever this year brings.   It is not just about getting through it. This programme will help you establish a mindset which will enable you to thrive and create the kind of experience you want to have.


    Dates for the next 4 week programme are to be confirmed.  Get in touch if you are interested.


    We will explore these key areas:


    • The journey inward - finding the peace within
    • Being and doing - being more and doing less
    • Gratitude and appreciation - what we pay attention to grows
    • Patience and practice - long term change comes from the small steps taken every day

    As a result of exploring these areas through guided practices, group discussion and reflection you will experience:


    • A greater sense of calmness
    • Less stress and more relaxation
    • The ability to focus your attention and maintain clarity
    • A sense of inner connection and groundedness
    • A feeling of freedom from habitual patterns of thinking and behaving

    This programme is for everyone who is looking for a way to find balance and a renewed resilience.  Whether you are totally new to mindfulness, have dabbled in it in the past or have been learning and practicing for a while.


    Previous participants have said:


    "This course has given me not only a great deal of information around mindfulness but indeed a toolkit equipping me to manage the anxiety which was really crippling me before Christmas.  It has introduced me to the Threat System which I now realise was where I spent my time, and further introduced me to the Soothing system empowering me to move from red to green. As a result I feel calmer generally; I have time to pause and think clearly;I can easily tap into my breath when I'm stressed and calm down. I enjoy time each day for a meditation practice which I do when I am feeling tired. I find it refreshes me".


     “I have found the 4 week Mindfulness course run by Susan incredibly beneficial.  It has covered so much and has offered so much value in such a short space of time, I cannot speak too highly of the course!    Even after 4 weeks, it has revolutionised the way I manage stress and also how I cope with the very hectic pace of life that I am currently leading from a work perspective, even though this course took place during lockdown.   Even within the comparatively short timescale of 4 weeks, I feel I have learnt and developed techniques that will now be with me for life and they have also reengaged me with trying to look after myself better. Susan is a superb teacher and the weekly Zoom calls with her, alongside the lovely people I have met on the course, have given me a wonderful start to 2021 and I would recommend the course extremely highly to anyone who wishes to introduce and develop Mindfulness techniques within their daily life.”



    Join this 4 week exploration for just £69.


    If you have any questions email: susan@susangrandfield.com.


  • Being in Business group

    This is an invitation to business owners and leaders who have a sense that there is a healthier, happier and more creative way to be in business. 


    The intention for the group is to create the space for you to explore and discover who you really are and how you can show up in your business in a way which creates more ease, more freedom and more of what you want to experience.  


    When? Dates TBC

    Where? Zoom (or in person when we can!)

    How much? There is no charge just a request to commit to attending all 4 sessions.


    Interested?  Drop me an email for more information - susan@susangrandfield.com


Every journey starts with a single step