The Power of Authentic Presence with Suzanne Roberts

The Power of Authentic Presence with Suzanne Roberts

Author: Jessica Rhodes April 18, 2026 Duration: 25:19

Suzanne Roberts, Principal of UnifyingSolutions, is a seasoned coach, author, facilitator, and speaker, with over five decades of experience in guiding organizations and individuals toward transformative change. Since 1979, she has worked with a diverse range of corporations, businesses, and non-profits, specializing in leadership development, cultural competence, and organizational resilience.

She provides training and facilitation in The Great Reconnection™ and Consulting, helping individuals and teams cultivate vibrant, purposeful, and liberated lives and cultures.

The Great Reconnection™ Coaching is more than just a coaching method—it’s a transformative pathway designed to help you reclaim YOU and step into your authentic power. Through this process, you’ll align with your deepest self, unshackled from the weight of external pressures and societal expectations.

In this episode, Jess and Suzanne discuss:

Being in a "trust recession" and why authentic online sharing builds the kind of connection that leads to real business relationships. Suzanne shares why vulnerability paired with a pathway forward is what moves people to reach out.

How Suzanne launched her podcast in May 2024 for the sheer fun of it and has already reached 35 countries and 2,600 downloads, interviewing guests weekly with a monthly wisdom drop segment called Wisdom Drops.

The unique pre-interview ritual Suzanne uses with every guest: a centering breath, a moment of presence, and an intention set together before recording begins. Jess shares why this was unlike anything she has experienced in hundreds of podcast appearances.

Why there is no amount of strategy and tactics that will sustainably grow your business if your nervous system is dysregulated, and what it looks like to build a culture that is expansive rather than driven by pressure and burnout.

Suzanne's 50-year evolution as a coach, from organizational development and team leadership to somatic work at the Strozzi Institute, to nervous system resets with a literal massage table in her office.

Research Suzanne is now pursuing after discovering that leaders are spending 60 to 85 percent of their day in disconnection and often cannot identify their own signal to reconnect.

Connect with Suzanne Roberts at https://unifyingsolutions.com/

Book your Discovery Call with Jess at https://interviewconnections.com/call


Ever wondered how some experts seem to be everywhere on your favorite podcasts, then effortlessly turn those conversations into a thriving business? That’s the world explored in Interview Connections | The Leading Podcast Booking Agency. This isn't just about getting a guest spot; it's a deep dive into the strategy of leveraging podcast interviews to build authority and attract high-value clients. The host, who founded the first-ever agency of its kind, shares a unique origin story: it all began in 2013 booking her father, a business coach, onto shows so she could work from home as a new mom. From that personal experiment grew a multi-seven-figure agency dedicated to this specific craft. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the practical steps, mindsets, and behind-the-scenes work that transform a simple interview into a powerful client conversion tool. You’ll hear real talk about pitching, preparation, and the post-interview follow-up that actually works, all tailored for coaches and service-based entrepreneurs. Tune in for honest conversations that move beyond theory, offering a clear roadmap for anyone serious about using the podcast landscape to grow a premium business.
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