Our Team

Hello, It’s Great To Meet You!

At The Growth Collective Coaching Group, we are a team of dedicated life coaches with a forward-focused, strength-based approach to guiding clients toward their ideal selves and most fulfilling lives. Our mission is to support each client individually while fostering growth and empowerment within our broader community.

We provide a variety of specialized coaching services and utilize a diverse range of tools and experiential techniques to meet your unique needs. Additionally, we offer supervision and mentorship for newly certified coaches seeking guidance in their practice.

Explore our coaches' profiles to learn more about what we offer—then connect directly with the coach who resonates with you!

Sue Sedberry is the owner of the Growth Collective Coaching Group. Six centuries into life and I chose to walk away from the machine. I was working so much that I wasn't enjoying my life. Follow along on my RV travel journey or sign up to be a client so one day you can have all the freedom you desire!

Sue

Owner-Certified Spiritual & Life Coach

Sophia Martinez integrates mindfulness, nutrition, and emotional intelligence to help clients achieve balance in their personal and professional lives. She has a background in holistic health and is passionate about guiding individuals toward sustainable well-being.

Sophia

Certified Holistic Wellness & Stress Management Coach

Jessica Lane specializes in helping professionals break through self-doubt and build unshakable confidence. With a background in psychology and corporate leadership, she blends science-backed strategies with personal development techniques to empower her clients.

Jessica

Certified Mindset & Confidence Coach

Amanda Clark works with ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs looking to advance their careers or transition into leadership roles. Her coaching focuses on goal-setting, communication, and executive presence, helping clients navigate challenges with clarity and confidence.

Amanda

Certified Career & Leadership Coach

Ethan Brooks helps entrepreneurs and business owners develop the mindset, habits, and strategies needed for success. Having built and sold multiple businesses himself, he understands the mental blocks and challenges that come with entrepreneurship.

Ethan

Certified Entrepreneur & Business Mindset Coach

Lauren Sinclair specializes in helping busy professionals and entrepreneurs create a balanced, fulfilling life without sacrificing success. She provides actionable strategies for time management, stress reduction, and setting healthy boundaries to prevent burnout.

Lauren

Certified Work-Life Balance & Productivity Coach

Benjamin Hayes helps individuals and families take control of their financial future by focusing on mindset, budgeting, and wealth-building strategies. With a background in finance and behavioral coaching, he empowers clients to break free from financial stress and build lasting security.

Benjamin

Certified Financial Empowerment Coach

Suesanne Polzin is certified as a Dreambuilder Coach by the Brave Thinking Institute. Her focus is two-fold: helping victims of domestic abuse and those who are dealing with Multiple sclerosis (MS).

Suesanne

Certified Dreambuilder Life Coach

Suesanne Polzin is certified as a Dreambuilder Coach by the Brave Thinking Institute. Her focus is two-fold: helping victims of domestic abuse and those who are dealing with Multiple sclerosis (MS).

How Do I Know If Coaching Is Right for Me?

If you’re eager to create meaningful change in any area of your life, you’re a great candidate for coaching. Whether you’re feeling stuck, trying to move past a persistent challenge, or seeking momentum in a stagnant situation, coaching can help unlock the progress you’re looking for. If you sense it’s time for something new but aren’t sure what that is, coaching can spark clarity and ignite fresh opportunities. Coaching is also ideal for those who want to grow as individuals, discover deeper purpose, or make a greater impact in the world. It’s about moving toward the best version of yourself and embracing the possibilities ahead. While being open and curious is helpful, the most important quality is a genuine desire for change and the willingness to commit to making it happen. If that resonates with you, coaching might be exactly what you need.

Is Certification Important for a Coach?

We believe it absolutely is. While it’s true that anyone can call themselves a "life coach," and some individuals may have a natural talent for coaching, certification goes beyond innate abilities. At The Growth Collective Coaching Group, we pride ourselves on being naturally gifted coaches who also value the rigor and professionalism that certification brings. Certification enhances natural coaching skills, fosters mastery, and demonstrates a deep commitment to our craft. It equips coaches with advanced tools and techniques that may not come intuitively, expanding their ability to serve clients effectively. Moreover, certified coaches are held to a recognized standard of knowledge and ethical practice, ensuring accountability and quality. Without certification, these standards remain undefined and unregulated, leaving clients uncertain about the coach's qualifications and approach. For us, certification is a mark of trust, professionalism, and dedication to our clients’ success.

How Is Coaching Different from Therapy?

Coaching focuses on the present moment and works to create and manifest your desired future. While past experiences may occasionally be explored, this is usually to help untangle patterns that might be holding you back, not to dwell on or heal the past. Unlike therapy, which often centers on healing and understanding past wounds, coaching prioritizes building strengths and resources to help you achieve your vision and live with vitality. It’s also important to note that coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. As professionals, we are not trained to work with individuals struggling with mental illness. Coaching is a forward-focused, action-oriented partnership designed to help you reach your goals and create meaningful change in your life.

Why Has Life Coaching Become So Popular Now?

Life coaching has its roots in the world of executive coaching, which has been evolving for decades. Initially, coaching was a tool used to help high-performing executives bring their best selves to the workplace. This led to empowering work environments where leaders inspired confidence, built compassionate relationships, and fostered healthier team dynamics. The ripple effect included improved workplace well-being, greater productivity, and increased profits. As the benefits of coaching became widely recognized, it also became clear that the positive changes executives experienced at work were spilling over into their personal lives. This natural progression gave rise to life coaching, which applies the same powerful tools and principles to help individuals thrive in both personal and professional realms. Today, life coaching is embraced by people from all walks of life, as more individuals seek meaningful change, clarity, and fulfillment beyond the corporate setting.

Your Exploration Session - What To Expect

This is an opportunity for you to openly share what’s on your mind, whether it’s finding clarity, overcoming obstacles, or creating a plan for personal growth. Together, we’ll explore your unique needs and the areas of your life where you’re seeking transformation, ensuring that you feel heard and understood every step of the way.

During this session, we’ll also discuss the coaching process and how we can work together to bring about the changes you desire. You’ll leave with greater insight into your current circumstances and the potential path forward, along with practical steps you can take to begin your journey toward growth. This session is designed to help you get a clear picture of how coaching can support you, and you’ll have the opportunity to decide if we’re a good fit to continue the work together.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a sense of clarity and purpose, with a greater understanding of the changes you want to create in your life. You’ll also receive a few actionable steps to begin moving toward your goals right away. Most importantly, this session is about giving you the space to reflect, recharge, and assess the best way to move forward—whether it’s with me as your coach or simply having gained insight to help you make empowered decisions on your own.