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Suz Giddens, Breakthrough Coach, and Breathwork Facilitator, guides people to transform their life by blending unconscious /conscious coaching with somatic breathwork. Suz choose to set aside her career in biotechnology leadership to lead a more purpose driven career of coaching clients to achieve their own growth and purpose-driven living. Drawing from personal struggles, she helps others overcome challenges and create shifts for lasting change. Suz's coaching empowers clients to shape their reality, take ownership of their journey and make the transforms one desires.
Bio
Suz Giddens is a multifaceted professional—Breakthrough Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Author, Speaker, and Adventure Seeker. Formerly a leader in biotechnology, Suz discovered her passion for coaching, combining breakthrough coaching and breathwork to help individuals expand and lead purpose-driven lives.For Suz, coaching isn't just about guiding breakthroughs and breathwork; it's creating a safe, nourishing space for individuals to delve inward and achieve unimaginable growth. Drawing from her own transformative journey, she is committed to being the support she once received.
In Suz's view, coaching is not exclusive to athletes; everyone seeking personal growth should have a coach. Her focus is on guiding conscious and unconscious shifts, addressing physical and emotional aspects, and challenging limiting beliefs. The goal is to ask tough questions, promote accountability, and help individuals realize their dreams through conscious mindset shifts.
Suz's personal struggles with grief, stress, and addiction led her to coaching. Hiring a mindset coach initiated transformative shifts, and discovering breathwork furthered emotional healing. Breathwork changed her perspective on pain, leading to a life full of possibilities, improved relationships, and regained joy. Working with a breakthrough coach consolidated her transformation.
Having navigated similar struggles, Suz understands the journey to small and massive shifts. As her first client, she's been her own guide for years, now assisting others in their transformational journeys. Suz takes joy in celebrating her clients' breakthroughs, which aligns with her value of celebration.
Suz holds various certifications, including CTI Co-Active Coach, NLP Certified Master Practitioner and Coach, Timeline Therapy Master Practitioner, Pause Breathwork Facilitator, and People Fuel – The Energy Project Facilitator. She also possesses a Master of Arts in Education and has completed Master Level Courses in Intuitive Medicine. Through this rich background, Suz brings a holistic and personalized approach to coaching, facilitating profound transformations in the lives of her clients.
Education
College / University
Degree
Year
San Francisco State University
Masters Degree in Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelors Degree in Political Science (major), Communication (minor)
Employment History
Company name
Designation
Year
OPI Consulting and Coaching
Owner
Ultragenyx
Process, Change and Learning Management Consultant
Celgene
Head of Clinical Quality Management, Process and Training
Juno Therapeutics
Head of Process, Clinical Systems, and Training
Ultragenyx
Director, Clinical Business Solutions
Genentech
Head of Learning and Development
Certifications
CTI Coaching Certification
Pause Breathwork Certificate
NLP Certification
Languages
- English
Fun Fact
I have a wild/adventurous streak that includes hang gliding, white water rafting, fire hooping, and so many more fun things.
Favorite Quote
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." - Zig Ziglar
Favorite Book
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
Bucket List
Location
US Oakland CA

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