Life doesn't stand still, and neither should you. Whether you're stepping into retirement, navigating an empty nest, facing a milestone birthday, feeling stuck, or rebuilding after loss, major life transitions can leave you wondering: "Who am I now?" and "What comes next?"
With 30+ years of experience in adult education, leadership, and organizational development, combined with a doctorate in psychology, I guide you through these pivotal moments with proven exercises, reflective practices, and compassionate coaching designed to reveal your core truths and personal compass.

This isn't about fixing you—it's about discovering the wisdom, purpose, and direction already within you, waiting to emerge.

The Compass Within Approach

My life transitions coaching uses a distinctive methodology called "The Compass Within"—a structured yet personalized process that helps you:

·        Mine your core personal truths through proven self-discovery exercises
·        Identify your authentic values, strengths, and what truly matters now
·        Clarify your personal compass to guide decision-making and direction
·        Reimagine possibilities for this next chapter of life
·        Create actionable steps toward a life that feels aligned and purposeful

Life Transitions I Support

·        Stepping Into Retirement
·        Empty Nest Transition
·        Milestone Birthday Check-Ins (40, 50, 60, 70+)
·        Feeling "Stuck" or Restless
·        Major Career Transitions
·        Rebuilding After Loss
·        Relationship Transitions
·        Geographic Relocations & Lifestyle Changes

Services & Investment

Individual Life Transitions Coaching

Deep, personalized exploration of your unique transition, values, and next chapter through one-on-one coaching sessions.

What's Included:

·        60-minute coaching sessions (weekly, biweekly, or monthly)
·        Comprehensive assessment and personal compass development
·        Between-session homework: reflective exercises and values clarification tools
·        Email support for questions between sessions
·        Flexible duration: 3-6 months or longer based on your journey’’’’

Individual Life Transitions Coaching - $175 per session
Starter Package: 3-Session - $495 ($165/session)
  Value: Get expert guidance grounded in 30+ years of experience, plus proven self-discovery tools that help you gain clarity,
build confidence and create meaningful change—all at a pace that works for you.

Life Transitions Intensive Program

A 3-Month Structured Journey Through Your Transition

Comprehensive support with clear structure, proven exercises, and consistent accountability as you navigate your transition and reimagine your next chapter.

Program Structure:

Month 1: Discovery & Foundation

·        Two 90-minute deep-dive sessions
·        Complete Life Transitions Assessment and Personal Values Inventory
·        Strengths exploration and core personal truths identification
·        Create your personal compass framework

Month 2: Vision & Planning

·        Four 60-minute sessions exploring possibilities
·        Vision-crafting exercises for your next chapter
·        Address limiting beliefs and practical constraints
·        Strategic planning: from vision to actionable steps

Month 3: Action & Integration

·        Three 60-minute sessions focused on implementation
·        Develop accountability systems and success metrics
·        Navigate challenges and celebrate wins
·        Final 90-minute integration session

Complete Package Includes:

·        11 coaching sessions (varying lengths) over 3 months
·        Comprehensive Life Transitions Workbook with 25+ exercises
·        Personal Compass Tool and Values Clarification resources
·        Email support throughout the program
·        Digital resources library specific to your transition type
·        30 days of post-program email support

Life Transitions Intensive Program: $1,695 (payment plan available: 3 payments of $595)  Value: A complete roadmap through your transition with 11 sessions, comprehensive tools, and 3+ months of support—giving you structure, accountability, and expert guidance as you discover your next chapter. At less than $155 per session, you save over $225 compared to individual sessions while getting a proven, transformative program.

Milestone Birthday Coaching Package

Turn Your Milestone Year Into Your Best Year

Use your milestone birthday (40, 50, 60, 70+) as a catalyst for purposeful growth with this specialized 6-month package designed for intentional reflection and planning.

Package Includes:

·        Pre-Birthday Reflection Session (90 minutes)
·        Four Post-Birthday Coaching Sessions (60 minutes each)
·        Milestone Year Workbook with reflection and visioning exercises
·        Birthday Month Check-in (20 minutes)
·        6-Month Anniversary Follow-up Session (45 minutes)

Milestone Birthday Coaching Package  $895

Value: Six months of support spanning your milestone year with 6+ hours of coaching, specialized workbook,
and strategic planning tool—helping you honor your past while intentionally designing your next decade. This focused package saves you $155 compared to booking sessions individually.

"Unstuck" Breakthrough Sessions

For When You Know Something Needs to Change, But Don't Know What
Feeling restless, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions? These intensive breakthrough sessions help you identify
what's underneath the "stuckness" and create momentum toward meaningful change.

Package Includes:

·        Three 90-minute intensive sessions over 3-4 weeks
·        Session 1: Excavating the Stuck—identify what's really happening
·        Session 2: Revealing Your Truths—core values and what's calling you
·        Session 3: Breaking Through—action plan and first steps
·        Targeted exercises and between-session email support
·        Action planning tools and resources

Unstuck" Breakthrough Sessions $495

Value: Three focused breakthrough sessions with targeted exercises designed to quickly identify and address what's keeping you stuck—perfect for busy professionals who need concentrated support without long-term commitment. Save $30 compared to individual sessions while getting a complete breakthrough experience.

Group Life Transitions Circle

6-Week Group Journey (Maximum 8 participants)

Navigate life's crossroads with peer support and expert guidance in this community-based program designed for connection, insight, and forward movement.

Weekly Themes:

·        Week 1: Acknowledging the Transition
·        Week 2: Mining Your Core Truths
·        Week 3: Releasing What No Longer Serves
·        Week 4: Visioning Your Next Chapter
·        Week 5: From Vision to Action
·        Week 6: Moving Forward Together

Includes:

·        6 weekly 90-minute virtual sessions
·        Life Transitions Workbook
·        Private online community for between-session connection
·        Weekly homework assignments and exercises
·        Recorded sessions for review
·        Digital resource library

Investment: $395 per participant

Group Life Transitions Circle

Value: Six weeks of expert coaching, peer support, comprehensive workbook, and ongoing community access at an incredibly accessible price—less than $66 per session. Get the benefits of coaching plus the power of shared experience and collective wisdom.

Proven Tools & Exercises

All coaching incorporates research-backed exercises and practices including:

·        Life Timeline Review
·        Core Values Clarification
·        Strengths & Skills Inventory
·        Future Self Visualization
·        Personal Compass Development
·        Decision Matrix Tools
·        Limiting Beliefs Exploration
·        Energy Audit
·        Possibility Mapping
·        Personal Mission Statement Crafting

Is Life Transitions Coaching Right for You?

This work is for you if you:

·        Are facing a significant life transition and feeling uncertain about next steps
·        Want to be intentional about this next chapter rather than just letting it happen
·        Are willing to do reflective work, homework, and engage actively
·        Feel stuck, restless, or sense there's "more" but can't name it
·        Value both structure and flexibility in your personal growth work

Ready to Reimagine Your Life?

Life transitions can feel disorienting, but they're also invitations—to grow, to discover, to become.
With the right support, these crossroads become catalysts for your most purposeful, aligned chapter yet.

Next Steps:

1. Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation to explore which service fits your needs
2. Complete a brief Life Transitions Assessment
3. Begin your journey of discovering your compass within

Contact

Dr. Susan Sterkenberg, PhD

Catalyst for Renewal: Career and Life Transitions Coaching  |  Grief Coaching

Email: pennsusan01@outlook.com

Phone: 717-497-0815

Website: www.catalystforrenewalstudio.com

"Life's transitions aren't endings or beginnings—they're thresholds.
Let me help you cross them with intention, wisdom, and hope."