Susan had a 33 year career in Business Affairs with the State University of New York before retiring in July 2020.

During this episode, she shares career tips and advice, how she finds joy in every season and her intentional word of the year. Susan has a passion for wellness and healthy living that developed after joining a Weight Watchers group when she was 29, and lead to an 18 year side gig with the company, before recently starting her own private wellness coaching business.

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Susan and her husband David enjoy living by the Raquette river in Potsdam, NY and have 4 children and 2 grandchildren.

She has become a great mentor and friend to me and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Resource references

Book: Fierce Conversation by Susan Scott

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Shrimp Recipe: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/easy-shrimp-recipe/

Song: Secret of Life, James Taylor

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Takeaways

You can’t control everything

You need to slow down to go faster

Let go of trying to be a perfection

Don’t set goals, set intentions

Don’t paint yourself into a corner with your salary

Be genuine and appreciative of subordinates and teammates

If you are the smartest person in the room, don’t show off and try to be the smartest person in the room

Learn how to have fierce conversations

Rest