Suzanne Plaut


What is your purpose?  What impact do you long to have? How can I support you? 


I listen with deep empathy, ask incisive questions, and respectfully push your thinking.

As a result, you gain insight, confidence, and clarity. 



I learn and grow by noticing what feedback you do or don’t take.



In any client/coach or author/editor relationship, power dynamics are at play.

I attend to those dynamics in our relationship, and invite you to do the same.



We use a strengths-based approach so you build capacity and trust your voice.

I attend to how social identities influence my worldview and biases

(I'm White, Jewish, female, cisgender, middle class, in my 50s, able-bodied, and hold a doctorate )


I welcome dialogue about how our social identities shape our collaboration and invite you to give me feedback on the impact of my actions.


I continue learning how to mitigate bias in my work, drawing on key resources:


Courageous Conversations about Race (Singleton)

Language of Inclusion (James Wright)

Conscious Style Guide

Diversity & Inclusion Resources from The Society for Editing (ACES)

@writingwcolor (on Twitter)


I love being introduced to additional thought leaders or resources that push my awareness, craft, and capacity to support you.