About Susan Samakow
Ms. Samakow lives in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She is a Certified Business and Life Coach, Trainer and Facilitator. Clients enjoy her vast experience assisting with career and life transitions, leadership and career development. Susan works with all levels of business relationships, (partners, supervisors, managers to C-level executives, sales, and administration).

Ms. Samakow's clients are successful professionals in management and leadership positions where she helps them reach new levels of performance and satisfaction in their careers.

Ms. Samakow is founder and principal of Susan Samakow Coaching, LLC, where she works primarily with individuals going through career and life transitions. Susan is able to work with any form of business entity such as companies (from sole proprietorships to large corporations), government accounts (federal and county), and non profit groups. Clients include NIH, Department of Education, NASA, Wachovia, SAS, Raytheon, Consortium Health Plans, Ameriprise, Chesapeake Human Resource Association, Leadership Arlington, National Capital Gift Planning Council, and many more.

Susan also guides her clients stepping into new leadership roles. She is co-author of the leadership program, Stepping Into Your Leadership Style, which has been presented to both government agencies and private businesses. Together with her clients, Susan explores how to better understand their roles for positive impact and helps them gain clarity while goals and objectives are achieved. Susan works with clients to bring out all their strengths. Her professional experience brings a wealth of knowledge and encouragement.

Susan conducts workshops and seminars which include:

• Life and Career Transitions

• Work/Life Balance

• Positive Self Talk Strategies

• Retirement: It’s Not Just About the Money

• Communication Skills

• Time Management

• Organizational Skill and Follow-Through

• Leadership Development

• Skills and Styles

• Personal Empowerment and Coping Strategies

• Team Building

• Strategic Planning

• Create Positivity and Good Health in Your Life:
  De-stressing and Release
  Anxiety and Fear in Chaotic Times

Susan also conducts company retreats and seminars. Ms. Samakow is a strong believer in giving back and accomplishes this by doing pro bono work for various organizations in her community. She has also done volunteer work with victims of Hurricane Katrina, as well as New Orleans business leaders.

Ms. Samakow is a published writer/photographer in several national magazines, as well as a sought after keynote speaker. She is a member of the International Coaches Federation; Board of Directors, ICF Metro DC Chapter; Member, Coaches Training Institute Co-Active Network; Member, Wharton Business Club; Adjunct Instructor, Business Management Program – Howard Community College; Mentor, Entrepreneurship Program – Howard Community College; Board of Directors, JSSA; Board of Directors, Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation; Mentor and Past President, Business Network International; Member, Affinity Group Leadership Team; Member, Team Leadership Arlington, and a participant in the Conflict Coaching program, Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center (MACRO).

Susan Samakow is the 2010 President of the International Coach Federation D.C. Chapter. The award winning chapter has 640 members and continues to grow.

Ms. Samakow is featured monthly on WCBS TV in addition to providing an ongoing column for their website. She was also featured on WNBC TV, The Washington Times, The Gazette Newspapers, Insight Magazine, The Daily Candy, and Next Door News. She is married with two daughters.