Susan Sotnick, Ma, Pcc
About Susan Sotnick, Ma, Pcc
Susan Sotnick is a Senior Coach at FranklinCovey and a Leadership Coach at Talent Uplifted, specializing in leadership development, imposter syndrome, and burnout.
Title
Susan Sotnick holds the title of Senior Coach. She contributes her expertise at FranklinCovey, Talent Uplifted, Sayge, BetterUp, and her own venture, Susan Sotnick Coaching.
Current Roles and Companies
Susan Sotnick is actively engaged in multiple roles. She works as a Senior Coach at FranklinCovey. She also contributes as a Leadership Coach at Talent Uplifted and as a Professional Development Coach at Sayge. Additionally, she serves as a Care Coach for BetterUp and operates as a Certified Professional Coach at Susan Sotnick Coaching.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Susan worked at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. She was the Manager for On-Site Interpreting Services from 2018 to 2021 and served as an American Sign Language Interpreter from 2015 to 2020. She also held the position of Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Columbia College Chicago from 2010 to 2017 and worked as a Video Interpreter for Sorenson Communications starting in 2009.
Education
Susan Sotnick has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpretation from Columbia College Chicago (2001-2004) and a Bachelor of Arts in Acting/Directing from Towson University (1992-1996). She also studied Coaching at iPEC Coaching and received a Certified Professional Coach certification. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University.
Professional Specializations
Susan focuses on developing leadership programs that emphasize authentic leadership styles, understanding personal strengths and values. She specializes in addressing imposter syndrome and burnout in her coaching. Her coaching practice highlights servant leadership and effective communication. She also designs developmental programs for high potential employees and those in career transition, and facilitates virtual training sessions and team-building activities to enhance employee engagement.