“The Inclusion Coaches at Family Space Quinte had the pleasure of attending a coaching fundamentals workshop with four monthly Community of Practice follow-up sessions, all facilitated by Suzie Johnson Smith. From the start, Suzie created a welcoming and engaging atmosphere that made it easy to connect and participate. Her deep knowledge of coaching principles was … Read more
Suzie has a phenomenal talent for contextualizing topics, embedding them into a common frame of reference and language, whether she is introducing new information or providing a refresher. Her calming presence fosters trust and creates a positive learning environment, keeping everyone engaged throughout the session, whether online or in person. When I talk about training … Read more
“Suzie is a great trainer, and you won’t be disappointed! I have worked with Suzie about 6 times now – both for Government and Social Services training and for training developed specifically for not-for-profit organizations. Suzie is really thorough in the planning stages. She will help you set clear objectives and agendas – including what … Read more
“We were fortunate to participate in Suzie’s Coaching workshop and a full day of ‘Bridges Out of Poverty.’ The content of Suzie’s training is inspiring, and her depth of knowledge and understanding is remarkable. Suzie is a skilled and engaging facilitator who keeps delivery on track and follows the pace desired by the group. Her … Read more
“Suzie is a leader well known for her commitment to helping those facing barriers to education, work, and personal independence. Therefore, it was an easy choice when our Literacy and Basic Skills practitioners were looking for training in coaching. Suzie provided two days of training, separated by several weeks, which gave us the chance to … Read more
“The training and coaching Suzie provided our emerging leaders through the Rural Ontario Institute’s Rural Change Maker Program was not only transformative but absolutely foundational! It brought us together as a very diverse group of young leaders with diverse lived experiences and inspired all of us toward collective hope, understanding, and the belief that change … Read more
“Suzie’s ability to engage with our staff and maintain interest throughout training was exceptional. She fostered an inclusive environment where everyone felt comfortable sharing their thoughts and asking questions. Her openness and willingness to share greatly enhanced the learning experience. Suzie provided real life case studies that were incredibly valuable and allowed for practical job … Read more
“As one of the coordinators of our biennial Eastern Region conference for managers, administrators and practitioners in adult training programs, I highly recommend Suzie as a presenter. We are funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to offer these programs. This past year, we were fortunate to book Suzie Johnson-Smith to … Read more
“I’m a partner in the largest privately-owned physical rehabilitation clinic in Windsor, Ontario, and one of my roles in the partnership is to maintain our accreditation through CARF Canada. Suzie’s workshops checked all the boxes for comprehensive team building and education, so we hired her for in-person training. Wow, the whole team was blown away! … Read more