Suzi Payton

'I am passionate about helping you discover strengths related to your unique and wonderful neurodivergent brain.  I myself am a winning combination of ADHD, autism, Tourette's and mild OCD.  I have learnt (through hard work, determination and a whole lot of trial and error) to embrace and work with my different way of doing and being. I am now able to help others do the same. I am committed to raising awareness as well as promoting understanding and acceptance of neurominorities who have so much to offer the world. With my education background, coaching and comedy skills I can offer you a unique and empowering experience that will help you on your journey of discovery and adventure.'

Professional Skills

Public speaking, Confidence building, Mindset transformation work, Innovative training/workshops, Group work, Teaching, 1:1 coaching and Social media marketing

Personal Skills

Innovative, Creative, Sense of fun, Adventurous, Inspiring, Listening, Rebel (find new ways, forge new paths), Enthusiastic, Relentless optimist, Non-judgmental, Easy going, Calm, Patient, Empathic, Kind and Trauma-informed

Interests

Walking my gorgeous rescue dog Pepsi and my other half

Film/cinema – love horror!

Theatre

Comedy – I have been performing stand up and improvised comedy for over ten years and love the thrill and freedom of being on stage and intentionally acting the fool!  I love to spread the joy of improv and teach beginners how to create short scenes ‘in the moment’ which is so much fun as well as freeing!  

Travel – I love new adventures and have backpacked around the world and more recently on my own around Southeast Asia.  

Swimming – I live in Brighton and get in the sea as much as possible!

Education

Personal Performance Coaching Diploma – The Coaching Academy

BA Honours Physical Education with QTS – University of Brighton

Work experience

Entrepreneur – Coach, comedian and trainer

Skills advisor/coach – YMCA 

Lead teacher – residential secondary school for boys with social, emotional & mental health challenges

ASC resource worker

Curriculum & emotional skills tutor – small group work in primary and secondary schools

Various teaching roles

PGL multi activity instructor

Beach lifeguard

American summer camp counsellor