About Me

I'm Susan Hart Gaines, a life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and the creator of The Way Home: Reclaiming Your Story Through Myth and Archetypes — a workshop designed to help people reconnect with their inner wisdom and reclaim the deeper story of who they truly are.

Over the years, I’ve supported individuals through quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) transitions — seasons where the outer life no longer reflects the inner truth. These are moments that call for more than advice or quick fixes. They ask for presence, courage, and a deeper kind of listening.

My coaching centers on this essential question:
What does it mean to come home to yourself — and live from that place of clarity and truth?

Whether you're moving through burnout, seeking alignment, or simply sensing that something needs to shift, I help you pause, turn inward, and reconnect. Together, we explore the patterns and narratives shaping your life, and gently move toward what matters most — your voice, your values, your next chapter.

I'm also the author of Prioritize Your Self-Care: Reclaiming Your Path to an Extraordinary Life, a book that invites readers to slow down, care for their body, mind, and spirit, and begin living with greater intention, self-trust, and compassion.

Clients often describe me as intuitive, inspirational, down-to-earth, authentic, and easy to talk to. They’ve called me curious, calm, enthusiastic, courageous, trustworthy, and wise. I hold space for the real stuff — the vulnerable, the honest, the emerging truths — with deep care. Whether we’re meeting in person or online, I aim to create a safe, courageous space where you can begin to explore, shift, and grow.

This work is both personal and collective. When you reclaim your own story, you show up differently — in your leadership, your relationships, and your life.

Let’s begin.

What Clients Are Saying

“Susan is an incredible coach. She helped me realign my leadership at work and at home — and uncover strengths I didn’t even know I had. Her support and daily practices have boosted my confidence and helped me lead with authenticity.” — Brett Garczynski, Rare Disease Account Specialist

“Susan is amazing. From day one there was a connection and understanding. She has helped me identify my inner negativity but, more importantly, how to intercept those negative emotions when they matter most. I am so glad I took this journey. It has truly been life changing.” — Ryan Tomlins, MD

“Susan really meets you where you are. She sees where you are and what’s possible, then comes on the journey with you. She has a brilliant way of helping her clients figure it out on our own. Over time, my mind started to open. I continue to want to get better and better and better. This has been life changing for me.” — Eric Khetia, MD

Certification & Training

•Co-Active® Leadership Program (CTI)

•PCC, International Coach Federation (ICF)

•CPCC, Co-Active® Training Institute (CTI)

•Positive Intelligence (PQ)

•Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® Certified Trainer

•MSJ, Northwestern University