Susan Merli
CVP

Susan Merli

BA, CEBS, PCC, MACP (IP)

ON, CANADA
Susan is a certified executive coach and business consultant who works with leaders and business owners to facilitate transformation and secure results through practical, evidence-based strategic work
certified virtual presenter

In her 20+ year career, Susan has coaching and consulting experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Engagement, Learning and Development, Small to Mid-Market Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Mindfulness, and Wellness. She works with organizations in the public and private sectors helping her clients identify goals and harness methods for attaining their personal and professional potential. Susan brings to her practice connection, authenticity, and courage.

She is an alumnus of Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree graduate student. Additionally, Susan is a member in good standing with the International Coach Federation and holds certifications as a professional certified coach (PCC) and as a Vedic Educator, certified to teach Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga from the Chopra Center for Well-being in California. She is an internationally accredited advanced assessment practitioner and evidence-based coach. She also holds the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Designation. Additionally, she is a Certified Diversity Coach, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Susan is active in her community as a volunteer in arts, education, and women in business, and an active member of the BEP Speakers' Bureau in Waterloo Region.

Susan also works as a consultant for Coaching Out of the Box ® She facilitates training for the Fast Track Program as well as stand-alone coach training courses. Additionally, she is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) mentor coach.

Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Certified DISC Practitioner, Certified DISC Workshop Practitioner
Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Advanced Certified Assessment Practitioner (ACP)
Master Coach, Certified Coach Federation
Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ-2) Practitioner
Certified Motivators Practitioner
Certified Learning Styles Practitioner
Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Programs and International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
Certified Mindfulness and Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher, Ayurvedic Perfect Health Educator, Certified Yoga Teacher

Susan Certificado de presentador virtual

In her 20+ year career, Susan has coaching and consulting experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Engagement, Learning and Development, Small to Mid-Market Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Mindfulness, and Wellness. She works with organizations in the public and private sectors helping her clients identify goals and harness methods for attaining their personal and professional potential. Susan brings to her practice connection, authenticity, and courage.

She is an alumnus of Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree graduate student. Additionally, Susan is a member in good standing with the International Coach Federation and holds certifications as a professional certified coach (PCC) and as a Vedic Educator, certified to teach Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga from the Chopra Center for Well-being in California. She is an internationally accredited advanced assessment practitioner and evidence-based coach. She also holds the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Designation. Additionally, she is a Certified Diversity Coach, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and a certified member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Susan is active in her community as a volunteer in arts, education, and women in business, and an active member of the BEP Speakers' Bureau in Waterloo Region.

Susan also works as a consultant for Coaching Out of the Box ® She facilitates training for the Fast Track Program as well as stand-alone coach training courses. Additionally, she is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) mentor coach.

Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Certified DISC Practitioner, Certified DISC Workshop Practitioner
Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Advanced Certified Assessment Practitioner (ACP)
Master Coach, Certified Coach Federation
Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ-2) Practitioner
Certified Motivators Practitioner
Certified Learning Styles Practitioner
Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Programs and International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
Certified Mindfulness and Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher, Ayurvedic Perfect Health Educator, Certified Yoga Teacher

Susan Certificado de presentador virtual

Candid Conversations & Conflict Resolution

Target audience: open enrolment (anyone interested in developing these foundational skills)
The primary objective of this workshop is to help participants gain knowledge, confidence, and practice communicating candid feedback as well as effectively handling conflict in the workplace. Participants will be introduced to the Fisher & Ury approach to conflict management as well as the Kilmann-Thomas Framework.
Additionally, participants will explore a case study and work through a...
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Building Trust and Fostering Joy in the Workplace

BUILDING TRUST AND FOSTERING JOY IN WORK 
Target audience: open enrolment (anyone interested in developing these foundational skills)

The primary objective of this workshop is to build trust, foster greater mental health and well- being through actions workers can take to ease job stress and foster joy. The workshop is delivered digitally via Zoom and is 2 hours in duration with approximately 55-minutes on the topic of trust, a five-minute break, and another 55 minutes on...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Building Your Resiliency and Energy Management

Building Your Resiliency and Energy Management
Target audience: open enrolment (anyone interested in developing these foundational skills)

Learning Outcomes

Understand how a lack of resilience can affect you in the workplace and learn practical tips for building resilience.

Workshop key messages

Definitions of resilience include "the ability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity and stress"; "maintaining or returning to your original state of...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Prioritizing Through Uncertainty

Prioritizing Through Uncertainty
Target audience: open enrolment (anyone interested in developing these foundational skills) This is 2-hour workshop delivered virtually. 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Reflect on how you handle requests for your time 
  • Understand and manage your daily "energy dollars" 
  • Explore proactivity and personal Accountability 
    • Establish our team's communication...
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Team Building and Communication Effectiveness through DISC

Team Building and Communication Effectiveness through DISC

This interactive workshop explores how one's motivations, values and personality can influence a person's success both professionally and personally. This half-day session creates a comfortable environment for participants to learn about and discuss the four core DISC behavioural styles and how they interact or are at odds with each other. 

Participants will *self-identify their own style, take part in individual...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

IMPROVE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Be more aware and more intentional about your emotions. Emotional Intelligence is proven to play more critical role in professional success than IQ.

The great news is that Emotional Intelligence can be learned. Attend this workshop to help you explore your own level of emotional intelligence and gain a comprehensive list of tips to manage your emotions.

You'll also gain insights about ways to recognize the emotions of others and...

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing
Susan Certificado de presentador virtual