Smart Leadership Coaching

Learn how to change from a knowledge peddler to a person with influence in order to achieve the results they want: better job, more recognition, more respect.

Services include:
1. Catalyst Coaching: either one on one or in groups; customized for the client so that s/he can become the catalyst they need to be to get the results they want.
2. Mindset for Success Program: Change your negative mental models into new, more productive behaviors.
3. SNAP programs: single noteworthy access programs, including interviewing, resumes, etc.
4. Speaking: Customized for the audience; can range from: Connect to the Success in Your DNA; So I have my Ph.D.....Now what?

Susan Carson, Ph.D. is the founder of “SMART Leadership Coaching.” Her firm specializes in the development of individual leadership and communication skills for scientists and technology professionals. With her extensive experience as a scientist, as the owner of a successful executive recruiting firm, as an ICF-trained coach, and a best -selling author and speaker Dr. Carson is eminently qualified to provide her clients with the assistance needed in their job or life search journey. In the process of coaching her clients, she focuses on leading them through the transformation which results in the life changes they seek - be it a search for life balance, career guidance, or any other area in which they need assistance. Dr. Carson’s focus throughout is to assist them in becoming the Catalyst for the results they want using their own DNA!

In her other life, Susan was born and raised in New York City. She received her undergraduate degree from NYU and then went on to complete her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Hahnemann Medical College. As a teacher at Michigan State University, she has developed curriculums and lectured at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to students in Medicine and Medical Technology. She has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in business development, product marketing, clinical research, and medical affairs. Susan has also served as a consultant to pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies. Susan's positive experience working in executive recruitment and career development led her to establish Strategic Placements, an executive recruiting firm. In Strategic Placements, Susan focuses on a personalized, human-centered approach to rapidly deliver harmonious partnerships between skilled executives and results-oriented enterprises. Also in her career, she has effectively coached executives as well as the hiring companies in order to bring them to the next level.