SUSAN MERLI
CEO & FOUNDER

Susan Merli
Your strategic thinking partner
SUSAN MERLI, MACP, RP, CEBS, PCC
Registered Psychotherapist, Professional Certified Coach & Business Consultant
AUTHENTIKA CONSULTING INCORPORATED and AUTHENTIKA PSYCHOTHERAPY

Please visit Susan's Professional Profile here.
Susan works as a consultant for the International Coaching Group – Coaching Out of the Box ® She is a member of the coach faculty and facilitates training for the Fast Track Program as well as stand-alone coach training courses. Additionally, she is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) mentor coach.
Certifications:
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
- Certified EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Canada, EMDRIA)
- Certified Clinical Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp)
- Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Business Administration, Wilfrid Laurier University.
- Certified DISC Practitioner, Certified DISC Workshop Practitioner
- Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
- Advanced Certified Assessment Practitioner (ACP)
- Master Coach, Certified Coach Federation
- Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ-2) Practitioner
- Certified Motivators Practitioner
- Certified Learning Styles Practitioner
- Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Programs and International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
- Certified Mindfulness and Primordial Sound Meditation Teacher, Ayurvedic Perfect Health Educator, Certified Yoga Teacher
SCHEDULE A
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SPEAKING
RADIO & TV
BOOKS
GIVING BACK
RESOURCES
SPEAKING
Susan is an experienced facilitator and presenter. She is certified to conduct a variety of assessments including DISC, EIQ-2, Motivators, HVP, HireSense, Leadership 360. Susan delivers training in-person on a number of topics. Please see the training and courses page for a more comprehensive service offering. Customized keynote presentations are a major component of Susan's speaking engagements. To learn more, please email: [email protected]
RADIO & TV
CTV NEWS
Susan shared tips to avoid virtual burnout on CTV Kitchener for those who are working or learning at home during COVID-19.
Concerned about how to manage through COVID-19? Try some nasal diaphragmatic breathing to trigger a relaxation response in your body. Now is the time to slow down a bit and even catch up on sleep. Watch Susan's interview on CTV News Kitchener for more self care tips.
It's so important to keep calm and find healthy ways to deal with our emotions about the COVID-19 pandemic. There is so much that is within our control and easy, free ways to practice self care and keep stress in check, as described in Susan's CTV Toronto news Interview with Angie Seth.
AUTHENTIK YOU TV SHOW
Wanting to give a voice and vision to people who’ve made significant changes in their lives, Authentika founder, Susan Merli, decided it was time to turn inspiring coffee chats with people in her network, into a TV Talk Show featuring people who found their North Star purpose and moved beyond their comfort zone to create a new career for themselves. Authentik You, a local Rogers TV Talk Show features 13, 30-minute episodes with people who courageously journeyed along a new path, one that is authentic to them in every way.
Watch inspiring stories including a: photographer, videographer, florist, henna tattoo artist, serial entrepreneur, grief counselor, career coach, artist, magician, authors, accountants, and many others.
WATCH EPISODES OF AUTHENTIK YOU >
GIVING BACK
Our clients make a bigger difference. When you choose to work with us as your coach or consultant, you support local registered charities in the community where you live.
How does it work?
A percentage of session fees are donated to registered charities that provide needed resources to help animal shelters and children and youth with special needs.
by Dr. Bradley Nelson
by Mj DeMarco
by Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller
by Tasha Eurich
by Michael Bungay Stanier
by Ozan Varol
“I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum potential.”
BOB NARDELLI, CEO - HOME DEPOT
What this website is and is not.
The articles, suggested readings, and additional resources on this website provide general information only and do not constitute advice in any way. My goal is to provide information that is well-researched, thoughtful and relevant, but it is a guide only. What is best for you will depend on your personal history and circumstances. If you require additional support, information or guidance in relation to a particular issue, please speak with a medical practitioner or therapist who will be able to take the time to understand your individual circumstances, history, worldview, and goals and apply this holistic information to support you in the most effective course of action. Everyone deserves to feel well.






