About Your Coach Trainers
Susan Sussman M.Ed.
- Master Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
- M.Ed., Temple University, Educational Psychology
Susan Sussman has been a coach since coaching became a professional discipline: she served on every committee that established the International Coaching Federation (ICF), was among the first group of coaches credentialed by the ICF, was an ICF assessor of credentialing applicants for over 10 years, and was a founding member of the Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance.
Susan has been coaching for more than 30 years and training coaches for over 25 years. She worked tirelessly helping to put the field of coaching on the map by writing, speaking and, through her training programs, assisting hundreds of coaches launch their own careers. Susan is passionate about providing the highest quality coach training and has trained coaches all over the world. She has coached hundreds of clients and has trained hundreds more aspiring coaches.
Given only one phrase to describe Susan's theoretical or conceptual approach to coaching, she would describe it as Character Coaching. In all realms of coaching (e.g., business, executive, or life coaching) the bottom line is always about character, how we show up and interact with each other and the world. Whether we’re talking about organizational and business leaders, professionals, or individuals in all walks of life, people’s character determines their level of success.
Susan develops the ability of clients and participants to see things from new perspectives; to work holistically from mind, body and heart; and to move back and forth between the big picture and the details. This approach allows us to challenge our foundational assumptions and beliefs about people and the way the world works and therefore allows us to take new actions and explore new possibilities.
Susan is an active mentor coach who assists clients to successfully become credentialed by ICF. She lives in Lafayette Hill, PA. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Jory Stillman, MA, MCC, EIA Senior Practitioner
- Master Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Jory is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She specializes in holistic executive, leadership, life, and well-being coaching. She is also an ICF Mentor Coach and Supervisor and has served as an ICF Assessor for over seven years.
Jory partners with a wide range of clients — including CEOs, VPs, CHROs, directors, managers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Her clients span the globe, from Australia and Fiji to Europe, England, Morocco, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Denmark, Israel, and China. She’s collaborated with leading organizations such as Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Intuit, and AmEx, as well as branches of the U.S. federal government including the IRS, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Air Force. These experiences continually deepen her understanding of the complexities of leadership and personal growth — and inform the way she meets each client with empathy, precision, and care.
Often described as both a “teacher’s teacher” and a “coach’s coach,” Jory brings curiosity, compassion, and a touch of humor into every session. Her approach is rooted in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral coaching, and somatic practices. She creates a safe and attuned space for clients to explore who they are, what they want, and how to lead and live in alignment with their values and vision.
Jory’s background in education, yoga, and teacher training enriches her coaching in both subtle and powerful ways. For clients who are open to it, she integrates mind-body practices like breathwork, mindfulness, and visualization, and draws on somatic tools to deepen awareness, support nervous system regulation, and build inner resilience.
