Meet Your Guide: Dr. Susan Sterkenberg
I bring not only professional expertise but also personal depth to every partnership at Catalyst for Renewal Studio. 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.