ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations
Welcome to Coffee and Conversations, brought to you by the International Coaching Federation’s San Diego Chapter. Our host, Donald E. Coleman sits down with coaches, business leaders, and community influencers to explore how the *Power of Coaching* is transforming lives, organizations, and communities. Together, we’ll uncover insights, stories, and strategies that inspire growth, connection, and sustainable change. Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about how ICF coaching can impact your world, you’re in the right place.
ICF San Diego's Coffee & Conversations
A Conversation with Sue Stevenson aka Scottish Sue
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Sue Stevenson on Humor, Healing, and Sacred Time | ICF Converge 2025 Special Episode
Live from San Diego | Coffee and Conversations Podcast with Donald E. Coleman
In this powerful special edition of Coffee and Conversations, recorded live at the ICF Global Converge 2025 Conference in San Diego, host Donald E. Coleman sits down with Sue Stevenson, author of Impossible to Possible. With a compelling blend of wisdom, research, and lived experience, Sue shares how humor, neuroscience, and self-care converge to transform both coaching and leadership.
In this heart-opening conversation, Sue reveals:
- The science and strategy behind her breakout session: Coach with Levity! The Serious Business of Humor in Coaching as a Transformational Coaching Tool, co-led with Bea Bincze and Karen Buxman
- How intentional humor can accelerate healing, resilience, and emotional well-being in coaching
- Her personal journey through corporate burnout, stress-related illness, and the wake-up call that redefined her priorities
- Why “saunter, not sprint” has become her new life mantra
- The importance of sacred time, slowing down, and reclaiming health from hustle culture
Whether you're a coach navigating burnout, a leader craving deeper balance, or someone ready to integrate joy into your practice, this episode is a must-listen.
📲 Download this special ICF Converge 2025 episode now to discover how humor, neuroscience, and sacred time can reignite your coaching, your leadership—and your life.
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