Compassionate partnership and coaching for healing, growth, and transformation
Welcome to Catalyst for Renewal—a sanctuary for individuals navigating loss, career transitions, and life changes. Here, you’ll find an empathetic partner and expert guide dedicated to helping you heal, rediscover purpose, and ignite transformative growth. Whether you’re grieving, seeking clarity in your professional life, or feeling stuck in transition, your path to renewal begins here.
Explore our virtual coaching, group sessions, and digital resources.
Choose a pathway tailored to your unique journey.
Join our caring, change-oriented community—led by decades of experienced insight and personal understanding.
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Catalyst for Renewal will be your partner on your Journey
Our Services
Grief Coaching
After losing my 23-year-old son, I combined my PhD in Psychology with decades of experience to create the Sanctuaries of Renewal Inner Roadmap—a transformative seven-room approach that guides you from devastating loss to renewed purpose, meaning, and hope. Your path to healing and renewal starts here.Life Transition
Standing at life's crossroads—retirement, empty nest, milestone birthday, or feeling stuck? The Compass Within approach combines 30+ years of expertise with proven self-discovery exercises to help you mine your core truths, clarify your personal compass, and reimagine this next chapter with purpose and direction.
Career And Development Coaching
Feeling stuck in your career, unclear about your next move, or ready to level up but don't know how? With 30+ years of Fortune 500 and healthcare leadership experience, I help professionals discover their 'North Star,' create strategic career plans, and navigate transitions with confidence—from resume positioning and interview prep to executive advancement strategies.About The Coach
Meet Your Guide: Dr. [DR: Susan Sterkenberg]
I bring not only professional expertise but also personal depth to every partnership at Catalyst for Renewal. With a doctorate in psychology specializing in grief, “all but dissertation” in adult education and leadership, and three decades of professional development, change management, and executive coaching, my approach is holistic and transformative.
After losing my 23-year-old son, I created the “Sanctuaries of Renewal” Inner Roadmap—a model forged from research, tradition, and lived experience. This innovative inner map is at the heart of my work, my upcoming book, and all grief-related retreats and webinars.
Together, we discover sanctuary—even in sorrow—using imaginative, actionable steps paired with deep compassion and hope.
Credentials:
Doctorate in Psychology (Specialty: Grief Transformation)
ABD, Doctorate in Adult Education & Leadership
30+ years in organizational development & executive coaching
Speaker, retreat leader, and author of Sanctuaries of Renewal—An Interior Roadmap for Transforming Grief into Hope
Your journey matters. Let’s find renewal—using a map designed for depth, healing, and transformation. Let’s heal, grow, and transform together.
You belong here—let’s walk your path together.
Getting Started
Starting your journey at Catalyst for Renewal is simple and supportive:
Schedule an Intro Session or Membership Discovery Call
Choose your preferred service area (grief, career, or life) and select a session time.Complete Our Confidential Intake Questionnaire
Help us understand your needs, goals, and where you want support.Meet Your Coach in a Virtual Session
Experience personalized partnership and authentic guidance from day one.Access Events, Tools, and Community
Attend webinars, connect in forums, and use tailored resources for ongoing momentum.
Still unsure? Reach out for a free consult to see how Catalyst for Renewal can help you move forward.
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