“I have translated my career in health and wellness communications to hands-on healthcare that inspires awareness and behavioral shifts through health coaching and education.
I believe in the small-steps component of change to engage and sustain, and help people improve their health and wellness by removing obstacles and barriers they can’t on their own, leading them toward more positivity, satisfaction and well-being in their overall life.
I am a collaborative initiator who uses a personalized approach to maximize engagement and participant satisfaction. My practice is enhanced my relationship building, promotion, and executive coaching skills I cultivated at organizations like YMCA of the USA, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Association, RR Donnelley, and Deloitte.”
Susan Kolon is a worksite wellness communications expert and health coach specializing in wellness education. She works with individuals, corporations, benefits consultants and HR departments to implement education and communications strategies for wellness programs to increase participation, engagement and satisfaction for overall health and well-being.
She is accredited by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Wellness Coach, is a National CDC Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, is Mental Health First Aid USA Certified, and is a Faculty Member of The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). An excellent presenter, facilitator and public speaker, she is equally comfortable articulating strategy to executives or program details to management and staff. As both a consultant and health coach, she uses her highly engaging, humorous approach to educate, motivate and celebrate her diverse list of clients.
Susan believes more than anything, people value their health most when they lose it and her philosophy of wellness coaching is holistic, that is, she takes a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach. She believes our bodies were made to move every day and sit less; our purpose drives our well-being; we need to eat smart and eat fresh, yet eat in the real world; sleep is magical; managing stress is a powerful antidote; being mindful opens up everything; partner up on your medical and emotional self-care; financial wellness is a thing; and finally, professional resources for tobacco cessation can help you understand your readiness for long-lasting change.
Susan’s civic involvement reflects her commitment to health and well-being and her personal interest in helping to improve people’s lives, including functional fitness for older adults. She has volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation, the United Way, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Girl Scouts, Northwestern University, Columbia College, and mentors college graduates in their career development.
Susan appeared on WELCOA’s Top 100 Health Promotion Professionals, and was a Guest Listener Contributor, “How to Conquer A “Health Lull,” Happier in Hollywood Podcast, Episode 121.
Susan earned a Master of Science in Managerial Communications from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University, where she was a member of the Women’s Swimming and Diving Team. She is a certified ACSM Group Exercise Instructor and Silver Sneakers Instructor, triathlete, golfer, walking enthusiast and yoga practitioner. She resides in southern California.
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