Susanne M. Foulk, EdD, ACC, BCC
ICF-ACC and Board Certified Professional Coach | Leadership Educator | Trauma-Informed Leadership Approach
Leadership & Life Coaching (3-Month Integrated Program)
Designed for professionals navigating transition, leadership growth, or personal complexity, this structured coaching engagement provides focused support, clarity, and sustainable change.
This program integrates evidence-based coaching, leadership psychology, and trauma-informed approaches to support meaningful progress across professional and personal domains.
Participants receive:
- Bi-weekly private coaching sessions
- Strategic goal clarification and decision support
- Leadership and communication development
- Emotional regulation and resilience strategies
- Ongoing reflection tools and structured accountability
This engagement is best suited for individuals seeking depth-oriented coaching rather than short-term problem solving.
Investment details and program structure are discussed during the initial consultation.
About Dr. Susanne M. Foulk
Dr. Susanne M. Foulk brings over 18 years of experience in leadership development, coaching, and higher education. She supports professionals, emerging leaders, and organizational decision-makers in navigating complex transitions, strengthening leadership capacity, and aligning professional direction with personal values.
Holding a Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California, her work integrates evidence-based coaching, reflective leadership practices, and trauma-informed approaches to support sustainable growth. She serves as Master Lecturer at USC’s Rossier School of Education, where she supports doctoral students in the Doctor of Education Program in Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL).
Her work bridges academic insight, executive coaching practice, and community impact through her leadership of the ARISE mentoring initiatives.
Integrated Leadership Coaching Approach
Dr. Foulk’s coaching integrates leadership psychology, strengths-based development, and trauma-informed practices to support sustainable professional and personal growth. Her work emphasizes reflective leadership, decision clarity, and the cultivation of psychologically safe environments that enable authentic performance and long-term effectiveness.
Grounded in International Coaching Federation (ICF) professional standards, this approach supports clients in:
- Developing leadership presence and executive confidence
- Navigating complex professional and personal transitions
- Strengthening emotional regulation and resilience
- Clarifying values-aligned decision making
- Creating measurable and meaningful progress
This integrative model draws from research in educational psychology, adult development, and coaching science while remaining deeply practical and tailored to individual client goals.
Professional Credentials
Professional Credentials
Dr. Foulk’s leadership and coaching practice is supported by advanced academic training and professional credentials, including:
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), concentration in Educational Psychology, University of Southern California
- Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.), Educational Psychology and Technology, University of Southern California
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Board Certified Coach (BCC), Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
- Certified Wellness Coach, State of California Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
- Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, The Centre for Healing
Her ongoing professional development includes executive coaching, leadership change methodologies, and conflict resolution.
Leadership & Social Impact
In addition to her private coaching practice, Dr. Foulk serves as Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Greater Opportunities in Learning (FFGOIL), where she leads the ARISE™ mentoring initiatives focused on leadership development and coaching-based mentoring.
A portion of coaching engagement fees supports these initiatives, allowing clients to contribute to broader community leadership development while investing in their own growth.
Thought Leadership
Dr. Foulk’s scholarship and presentations span educational psychology, educational equity, organizational change, and leadership development. Her published work includes educational equity and strategic mentoring for youth in foster care. Her presentations include trauma-informed self-care strategies to support leaders in addressing staff well-being. She connects research with applied coaching, teaching, and organizational work.
Coaching Focus Areas
- Leadership development and executive growth
- Career and professional transitions
- Reflective leadership and decision clarity
- Strengths-based coaching and psychological resilience
- Trauma-informed leadership development
Reflections on Coaching
These reflections come from people who have experienced my coaching through ARISE, FFGOIL’s coaching-based mentoring initiatives. They offer a window into my coaching approach and the growth participants describe.
“Dr. Foulk helped me reframe how I prioritize my goals and wellbeing. Her structured yet reflective approach supported clarity, confidence, and meaningful action. I left each session feeling empowered and grounded in my direction.” Senior Manager | SHRM-TA | Talent Acquisition & Marketing
“I had a complimentary session with Susanne yesterday and it was quite helpful in bringing more clarity to a new and rather complex project I am working on.”
Entrepreneur | Complimentary coaching session“It has been the perfect combination of encouraging and challenging while allowing me to address areas of change with excitement and confidence for what’s ahead.”
Business owner | Southern California
Leadership Clarity Consultation
If you are navigating a leadership transition, seeking greater professional clarity, or ready to engage in meaningful personal and professional development, an initial consultation provides an opportunity to explore alignment and determine whether this coaching engagement is the right fit.
This conversation is reflective and focused on understanding your leadership context, priorities, and desired direction.
Schedule a consultation to explore whether this coaching engagement aligns with your leadership goals and current professional priorities.
A portion of each coaching engagement supports leadership development and mentoring initiatives through the Foundation for Greater Opportunities in Learning.
