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Susan Leys (also published as S.A. Leys) writes personal development and healthcare books for people navigating burnout, difficult relationships, chronic stress, and life's most overwhelming challenges.
30+ Years of Clinical Experience Meets Personal Understanding
With over three decades of clinical experience at major medical institutions including Care New England - Butler Hospital, Mass General Brigham, and Jefferson Medical Center, Susan has coached more than 4,000 healthcare professionals through crisis, trauma, and career transitions. She doesn't just study burnout and resilience—she's lived it as a caregiver and healthcare provider herself.
Susan holds advanced degrees in Psychology from UMass Dartmouth and Springfield College, plus specialized certifications from Johns Hopkins University (Business of Medicine) and Cornell University (High Performance Leadership). As a certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, she translates complex psychological research into practical strategies that work in real life, not just in theory.
Books That Offer Real Solutions
Susan's books address the issues that keep people stuck: communication breakdowns, team dysfunction, burnout prevention and recovery, trauma healing, and building resilience when life feels impossible. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach combines professional expertise with authentic understanding of what it means to struggle.
Whether you're a healthcare worker facing compassion fatigue, a leader overwhelmed by responsibility, someone managing ADHD, or anyone searching for sustainable self-care strategies, Susan's books provide the navigation you need to move from surviving to thriving.
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