What is Confident Directions, LLC?

Susan Salvo RN is a personal coach who established Confident Directions LLC in 2006.  Susan coaches people under high stress, those facing a crisis, or having difficulty in marriage or other relationships.  She is noted for her objective insight, calming influence, excellent suggestions and great questions. 

How will I benefit by hiring you?

My clients gain in many ways.  Lowered stress and frustration, more sleep and better communication with family and colleagues.  That is just the start.  They also make better decisions, gain strength to make changes and have more focus and energy.

What sets you apart from your competition?

My level of experience with people would be difficult to match.  As a nurse I have worked with thousands of people with different needs, in stressful and complicated situations and family circumstances.  Many people comment on my level of insight, listening ability and understanding of the situation.

How do you coach?

I coach over the phone giving people freedom to cry, laugh, scream and really say the important things.  You can be in the comfort of your home or office and even on vacation.  People frequently tell me things they have not told anyone else and would not say in person.  My coaching is tailored specifically to you as a client.  Everything is completely confidential.   Initially we start with one hour weekly phone calls.  E amil is included at no additional charge.

What situation would indicate I would need you?

When the work, family or marriage situation is causing unhealthy stress or is dysfunctional or abusive.  When you face mulitple or conflicting decisions or suffering from a loss.  Another time when people need a coach is at the beginning of the game,  (18-25 years old) and halftime of the game, ( 40-55 years old.)

Briefly list some of your past clients.

CEO of multimillion dollar company, business owners, sales and marketing, nurses and health care, students( as young as 17) and teachers to name a few.

What is the difference between a therapist and life coach?

Therapy or counseling treats or cures mental illness, takes a doctor/patient approach and focuses on your past and the how and why you are the way you are.  Therapy generally takes place in person.

I treat you as equal and normal, no cure is necessary.  We focus on the present and analyze the stress, crisis or the relationship and make changes.  You will experience a decrease in stress and an increase in happiness and peace.

How are you different from a marriage counselor?

Marriage counseling usually takes place in person with 3 people in the room which can make it difficult to be honest and say everything you would like to say.

I  coach both of you separately and many times talk about completely different things.  This allows for complete freedom and safety.  My requests are generally different for each of you and directed toward solving the issue.  The relationship improves because I hear the problems, recognize the needs and offer insight and direction.