Working one-on-one or in small groups, I help my clients get unstuck and move forward in their personal and professional lives with confidence. Together, we work on creating a greater sense of clarity, focus and well-being. I use a highly individualized evidence-based whole person approach. When appropriate, I complement the Designing Your Life framework with exercises from the fields of improv, positive psychology, mindfulness and self-compassion. My style is flexible, warm and playful. I provide a safe and supportive space for deep work and exploration, while also keeping things engaging. All sessions are virtual, which allows me to work with clients from around the world. I am fluent in French and English and happy to coach in either language. Before becoming a coach, I worked in the tech industry as a software engineer and a marketer. I hold a BA and an MBA from Harvard, trained as a coach at UC Davis, hold a PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation and have been a Designing Your Life certified coach since 2021. Let’s partner to clarify where you are, imagine what’s possible, help you stay focused and maintain balance in your life. I look forward to meeting you!
I am a passionate Certified Career & Wellness Coach, dedicated to serving Professional Women in the field of Humanitarian Aid & International Development. My mission is to help them discover, design and grow careers they love, while avoiding burnout and prioritizing what truly matters to them. Many of my clients often stand at career crossroads, searching for increased flow, balance, and fulfillment. With over 23 years of experience in this field, including 7 years with international NGOs and 16 years at the UN, I understand the rewards and challenges of this profession. I also understand what it means to be at a crossroads and have personally experienced the process of re-designing work and life for greater alignment and fulfillment. These experiences uniquely position me to support my clients in thriving both at work and in their personal lives. Today I firmly believe that everyone deserves a fulfilling career without compromising their well-being or life’s priorities. I am also committed to the idea that every child and family we serve in this field deserves a healthy and vibrant workforce. My professional background in Public Health, combined with certifications in Wellness Coaching, Co-Active Coaching (CPCC), and Design Your Life Coaching, equips me with a diverse set of tools and expertise to support and empower my clients to (re)connect with themselves, (re)ignite their inner potential, explore new opportunities, make resonant choices, and walk their path with confidence and care. I maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct and am accredited by the International Federation of Coaches (ACC).
Currently thriving as a Business Education Partner at Meta, and holding an ICF (ACC level) coaching accreditation, I am passionately dedicated to helping people find their path towards a fulfilling career and life. As a serial role-changer myself (I’ve held roles in online marketing, sales, program management, and now training), I wholeheartedly embrace the belief that we all possess multiple versions of ourselves, waiting to be discovered and I’m excited to help you put the DYL tools in to practice to uncover the different possibilities for your own life & career. As a German native who is fluent in English and French and has lived and lived and worked in different countries (Ireland, UAE, France) and worked with different companies across the globe, an international mindset has become part of my DNA and I can relate to people from different cultural backgrounds easily.
Susan is a leadership coach with 30 years’ experience in business development and team building in the private and non-profit sectors in the US and overseas. Her clients include mid- and senior-level professionals who are navigating complex transitions or exploring entirely new professional directions. As a Designing Your Life Coach, she partners with her clients to find their unique passions, achieve bold goals, and discover deeper meaning in their lives. Susan holds a Certificate in Leadership Coaching through Georgetown University and is certified in several assessments. She has an MA in International Relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a BA from Mt Holyoke College. Susan lives in Washington, DC, and has lived in Teheran, Riyadh, Brussels, Madrid and London. She speaks French and Spanish and brings a deep understanding of different cultures from her work with leaders in Africa, Europe, the Mideast, Asia and the Americas.
Swiss-American executive coach and award-winning columnist with 20+ years of international experience. Coaching since 2016, specializing in guiding creative and driven professionals to be more efficient in designing the life and work they want. Inspired by great-uncle, philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, to explore human behavior.
Inspiring, accompanying individuals, teams and organizations in their work and life next stages embracing Design Thinking mindset and tools has become one of my missions. I speak English, French and German. My work experience of more than 2 decades with various international product and project management roles in corporations enriches my coaching signature. I hold certifications as an Individual Psychology Design Thinking Coach as well as a Designing Your Life Coach.
With over 17 years of experience in the talent, leadership, and assessment space in roles that span coaching, facilitating, and consulting in both the public and private sectors, I have had the privilege of being part of the journey for hundreds of people finding their purpose and giving back to society in meaningful roles that shape their communities. Having built my coaching philosophy by integrating the Designing Your Life (DYL) framework, my MSc in Organizational Psychology, as well as client-led and solution-focused approaches, I ask powerful questions that champion authenticity and curiosity. I have made several transitions throughout my own journey from developing psychological assessments and tools for leader and employee development, teaching Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness to front-line leaders in healthcare, coaching full-time MBA students in designing their own leadership paths, to building learning and development solutions for leaders and employees in a municipal setting. I love helping people connect the dots and see the full picture to inspire the design and fulfillment of their life and career plans.
Jen Lewi, MBA, CAE, ACC, is the Founder and CEO of Design Your Next Step, a boutique Executive Coaching and Career Strategy firm, helping professionals maximize their strengths and design fulfilling career paths. Jen’s clients have: • Transitioned smoothly into a new role or industry. • Overcome workplace challenges. • Advanced their leadership skills. • Grown their professional brands. • Job-crafted to design more fulfilling jobs. • Explored, and pursued new career paths. • Navigated parenthood with a rewarding career. Throughout her career, Jen mastered the art of job-crafting to build fulfilling roles. She applies that learning when clients want to build a new career path, navigate a new position, or make the most of their current jobs. At the School Nutrition Association, she held a variety of senior roles in marketing, membership, professional development, and conferences. She started her career in the corporate world with leadership roles in marketing at BBC America and in advertising at Saatchi & Saatchi. These experiences allow her to link corporate and non-profit best practices and provide an international perspective to coaching engagements, as needed. Jen holds multiple coaching certifications, a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Masters in Management, from France’s leading business school, HEC Paris.