The Upstate Mind
BE YOUR BEST YOU
The Upstate Mind
Impact Coaching for High Achievers
Explore strategies for positive change
About Me
Sue DeHaan is a certified coach and founder of The Upstate Mind, with expertise in personal transformation and professional management development.
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Recognized for her proactive approach, active listening, and problem-solving skills, Sue creates a supportive environment that encourages personal discovery. She guides clients in developing a deeper understanding of their motivations and the factors that brought them to coaching. Through increased self-awareness, clients can identify and overcome obstacles to their growth and success. Her coaching approach is creative, resourceful, pragmatic, and focused on unlocking new possibilities.
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Sue excels at the intersection of pragmatic thinking and innovative possibilities. This balanced approach is at the core of her coaching methodology. She is dedicated to understanding your strengths and goals and is eager to learn more about:
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Who you are
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Who you aspire to be
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How she can support you achieving your objectives
About The Upstate Mind
The Upstate Mind (TUM) specializes in impact coaching for high achievers (or those aspiring to be), with a focus on building confidence and skill enhancement. TUM's offerings are designed to provide the support you need, whether you are considering a career transition, seeking personal or professional development, or aiming to strengthen your relationship with yourself and others.
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The Upstate Mind accepts new clients exclusively through referrals.
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Please review client testimonials. To schedule a complimentary introductory session, kindly have your existing client initiate the introduction.
Offerings
COACHING
Some intuitively know what to do and how to go about doing it. Most benefit from coaching: focused, structured time to (re)discover, plot a course, or overcome a challenge.
POSITIVE INGELLIGENCE
Positive Intelligence is a 6-week, personal deep dive. Discover the ways you are holding yourself back. Explore how to make positive, mindful choices to improve your outcomes and closest relationships.
RESUME REBOOT
Discover the purpose of cover letters, resumes, and each step in the hiring process. Confidently retool your resume to showcase your skills and experience.
INTERVIEW PREP
Terrified of interviewing or need to refine your skills? Learn a story-based approach to nail any interview! Gain confidence by owning your rich background and experiences.
Testimonials
Bridget
"Sue is an insightful, patient and wise coach - opening up new ways of looking at yourself and your choices. She is an encourager - supportive, gentle and tough, in all the right ways. I've grown tremendously under her leadership and coaching skills. My work with her has been transformative!"
Kate
"I recently had the privilege of individual coaching with Sue. Sue has a very connecting approach to her coaching. She listens with her whole person. You can see her mind thinking of questions and solutions and yet she provides space for self-processing.
Sue is the friend you want coupled with the coach you need. She creates an inviting session full of challenge and support. You will leave a session feeling ready to tackle whatever stands in your way."
Gabriela
"Sue at The Upstate Mind gave me a safe space for honest self-reflection and the practical tools to take ownership and get unstuck. She also helped me build a winning mindset—strategic confidence and resilient habits—that produced real, measurable results at work and in life."