Suzi Pomerantz, MCC
Suzi is an award-winning executive coach, facilitator and author with 17 years experience coaching leaders and teams in over 137 organizations, including seven companies in the Fortune 100. A coaching veteran in the legal industry, Suzi has coached leaders in seven corporate law departments and a dozen law firms. Other industry experience includes: consulting, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, entrepreneurial enterprises, Federal and state government agencies, educational institutions, membership-based service entities, construction and executive MBA programs.
Suzi's strength lies in helping leaders and organizations find clarity within chaos. Her no-nonsense approach is professional, strategic, conversational, analytical and results-oriented. She was among the first executive coaches to receive the Master Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation 12 years ago and is considered a thought leader in the coaching industry.
Suzi helps executives, teams and high-potential future leaders clarify their vision and exceed prior performance. She helps executives and teams set strategic direction, manage talent and develop leadership bench strength. With her help, organizations develop and retain leadership capacity by coaching leaders in executive presence, presentation skills, personal power and communication skills. Her work with scientists, researchers and operational leaders focuses on developing emotional intelligence, leadership acumen and skills to succeed in a high-pressure, high-growth environment. PhD clients cite results of her coaching that include increased confidence, improved strategic visibility, an ability to successfully navigate the political landscape, leadership influence and an improved ability to balance the demands and stresses of work with life.
Areas of Expertise
- Executive Presence & Leadership Development
- Group and Team Coaching
- Business Development
- Navigating Internal Politics
- Interpersonal Savvy and Emotional Intelligence
Education, Certifications, Faculty
- Advisory Board Member, Founding Vice President and Executive Board Member - International Consortium for Coaching in Organizations (ICCO)
- Editorial Board Member - International Journal for Coaching in Organizations (IJCO)
- Co-Founder of the Library of Professional Coaching, Founder of the Leading Coaches’ Center
- Bachelor's and Master's Degrees - U of VA
Publications & Awards
- Author, Seal the Deal: The Essential Mindsets for Growing Your Professional Services Business (HRD Press, ‘06), contributing author to The Business Mom Guide Book, 25 publications about coaching, ethics and business development
- ‘07 Woman of Achievement Award - Business and Professional Women with Commission for Women
- ‘08 the ICCO Board of Directors established legacy award: the Suzi Pomerantz Award for Stewardship
