"Creating excellence
in mind & body while
embracing positive change."
Susan Orzeck, Ph.D. is the founding partner of The Orzeck Group LLC, which Synergy Coaching System is a division of. She is a seasoned psychologist and Organizational & Leadership Development Consultant with significant experience coaching executives to lead their organizations during transformational change. Utilizing her unique combination of expertise which includes, behavior modification, change management, and Six Sigma, Dr. Orzeck creates customized solutions to meet significant client challenges. With greater than 20 years experience, Dr. Orzeck has support individuals going through personal transformations, executives of Fortune 100 companies leading organizations through significant business challenges, and her own employees as they have develop into leadership roles. This work has earned her a reputation as an expert in her field and as trusted adviser to the many people she works with.Susan is a graduate of American University, and has a masters degree and Ph.D. from Alliant International University. She has professional certifications in coaching from New York University, and multiple certifications in Change Management. She has earned the highest certification in Six Sigma, the Master Black Belt certification, and she is licensed to administer Management Resource Group's suite of leadership, strategy and culture assessment tools. (For more information on these assessment tools visit www.mrg.com).
Susan recognizes the benefits of a holistic approach to personal and professional growth and has designed the Synergy Coaching System to address mind and body synergy and excellence. By asking participants to respect and recognize the physical responses that occur due to emotions and behaviors, participants learn to eliminate the negative effects, enhance the positive responses and sustain behaviors that lead to greater levels of performance.
During private (one on one) coaching sessions, Susan applies an analytical approach to the unique challenges and stresses individuals face when transforming. Beginning with well articulated goals (aligned with business objectives when appropriate), continuing with a means to understand the root causes of issues, clients then work to explore options that lead to goal attainment. They learn to develop their own personal styles to meet new demands in constructive ways and sustain positive changes.
Group coaching follows a similar path, however, Life Coaching with a "Twist" incorporates a physical aspect to coaching that creates a synergy between the mind and body, creating a deeper experience and resulting in a greater degree of transformation. These sessions require the expertise of well trained yoga and holistic healers. All Life Coaching with a "Twist" sessions are co-facilitated by a certified coach and a certified yoga instructor who specialize in disciplines that may include hatha yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and therapeutic yoga to ensure that each session incorporates the appropriate physical experience.
Life Coaching with a Twist: Advisory Board & Co-Instructors
Tami Rager is a certified yoga instructor who brings her skills, knowledge and passion for yoga to each Synergy Coaching Session she co-facilitates. For 25 years, Tami has been a devoted practitioner of Yoga. Born and raised in New York City, Tami is a true artist who expresses her "core" beliefs for yoga in her life, everyday. Since moving to New Jersey in 2004, she has been sharing her talent in many top studios through Essex and Morris County. In addition to 'traditional' yoga, Tami has been trained in yoga for anxiety, yoga for pain management (including cancer patients), yoga for adults and children with special needs, pre and post natal yoga, and yoga for senior citizens. Tami received her yoga certification from The American Yoga Academy and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. Tami is available for private yoga lessons and can be reached directly at tamirager@verizon.net. CORE Mind & Body is a studio for pilates and fitness serving the Essex county area of New Jersey. Located in the heart of Maplewood Village, CORE Mind & Body is devoted to teaching clients functional anatomy and movement enabling them to live full, active, healthy lives. We create a clean, open environment that fosters health, wellness and community. It is our pleasure to help clients transform their lives as they build confidence and enjoy moving with freedom. www.coremindandbody.com
Erin Moore is the owner of Powerflow Yoga Studio and Powerflow Kids, both located in Chatham, New Jersey. She holds a 300 hour yoga teacher certification through Yoga Alliance®. Erin's yoga practice began 8 years ago. Through her own personal growth she was inspired to create an environment that encourages students to open their hearts and their minds to truly experience the benefits of yoga. Erin also has a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and has been providing occupational therapy services in a variety of professional institutions as well as privately for the past 9 years. Please visit www.powerflownj.com.
Valerie Grunther has been practicing yoga for over 8 years and has been teaching for greater than 3. Yoga has transformed her life both physically and spiritually. Valerie attained her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Jimmy Barkan in Florida in the summer and fall of 2007. Her teaching has evolved to incorporate the benefits of many different styles as she continues to attend workshops, conferences, and reads diligently about the many yoga philosophies and practices. She hopes to inspire others to make yoga a way of life. Please read more about Valerie at www.innerflameyoga.net. Valerie is also available for private yoga lessons and can be reached directly at valbasile@yahoo.com.