Susan Larson

Life coach · Sarasota, FL · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: NBCC NCC

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"As a Life Planner, specializing in transition and reinvention, I work with individuals and couples in a carefully guided Reinvention Process." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual and Couples Coaching
individuals and couples		 Taking Stock · Exploring and Researching Options · Decision-making · Crafting a Lifestyle Plan of Action on request
Reinvent Your Life: 3-part series
people 45 and older		 3 sessions · Reassessing values · Identifying call or purpose · Identifying skills and interests · Discussing legacy on request
2 Young 2 Retire: 4 Part Series
participants at Chautauqua Institution and Ringling College Life Long Learning Academy		 4 sessions · Address key issues: money, wellness, meaningful paid and unpaid activity · Clarify intentions · Explore new options · Set goals · Ready for action, supported by peers on request
Moving From Success To Significance 3-4 hour, Half-Day Workshop
people in the third quarter of life		 1 session · Identifying meaningful paid and unpaid activity · Reassessing values · Identifying call or purpose · Identifying motivated skills and interests · Discussing legacy on request
Guest Speaker for Meetings and Luncheons
meetings and luncheons		 1 session · 30-60 minute speaking engagement on request
Customized Life Planning Workshops on site
groups and organizations		 Customized workshop content · Materials provided on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Learn about Yourself · Evaluate your Values, Call, Legacy, Passions, Strengths, Skills, Motivators/Drivers, Preferences, Solicit Feedback · Look for themes, dreams, glass balls, rubber balls · New Learning · Question the Givens · Formulate new criteria for making decisions
Before coaching
career development, training and teaching (25 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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