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Testimonials
Here is what people have to say about working with Susan Banes.
"Susan brings a rare combination of talent and heart to her work, blending 20-plus years experience as an MBA-trained non-profit CFO with a musician’s soul. As a result she easily relates to the unique fiscal needs and challenges of human services organizations. I have worked with her for over a decade - both as a board member and CEO - and find her passion, knowledge and perspective tremendously useful and unique."
Eric Schindler, Ph.D., CEO
Child & Family Resources, Inc.
"I have worked with Susan in a couple of different capacities: on some small special projects, and as the CFO in an organization when I was the CEO. One of Susan's key strengths is compiling and translating business and financial information into formats and words that can be readily understood by the layperson. She is also very good at streamlining systems and processes, at scenario planning, and at all forms of analysis. She is incredibly fast, while maintaining accuracy. I would use Susan's services again without any hesitation."
Patti Caldwell, MSW, Executive Director
New Beginnings
"The best way I can describe Susan is a financial social worker. Using her sterling financial acumen, she helps organizations establish the systems, processes and culture necessary for accurate, informed analysis and decision-making."
Laura Penny, Executive Director
Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona
"I knew I wanted a change in my life, but I wasn't sure I could afford it. As a creative individual who also makes a living via more conventional means, I wanted to have more time to focus on my art and community. Susan has definitively helped me with that vision. She was able to direct my free-floating ideas about how I wanted to create more artistic and financial freedom in my life into do-able numbers and feasible spending changes. During our financial counseling session, she reawakened in me a sense of security and possibility around my personal finances where I had felt contraction and doubt previously. Susan's own life experience as an accomplished musician and valued community member among a variety of groups make her an ideal adviser to those who want more out of life than money, but understand that money is a tool in which our dreams can be realized. Thank you, Susan, for helping me believe in my own dream and for crunching numbers with compassion!"
Jennifer C.
Financial Coaching Client
"Sitting with Susan is an experience I am continually inspired to return to as an anchor in my financial plans. I felt completely comfortable to reveal my goals, challenges, and visions with her. She listened with compassion, attention, and offered practical guidance from her reflections. Susan's knowledge and ability to provide steps for me to consider were simple
and effective. I felt like I could accomplish what she set up as it aided me along my path. I appreciate her positive consciousness in relating how our perceptions around money affect how we open to abundance in all forms. Thanks, Susan!"
Theresa F.
Financial Coaching Client
"Susan brings a rare combination of talent and heart to her work, blending 20-plus years experience as an MBA-trained non-profit CFO with a musician’s soul. As a result she easily relates to the unique fiscal needs and challenges of human services organizations. I have worked with her for over a decade - both as a board member and CEO - and find her passion, knowledge and perspective tremendously useful and unique."
Eric Schindler, Ph.D., CEO
Child & Family Resources, Inc.
"I have worked with Susan in a couple of different capacities: on some small special projects, and as the CFO in an organization when I was the CEO. One of Susan's key strengths is compiling and translating business and financial information into formats and words that can be readily understood by the layperson. She is also very good at streamlining systems and processes, at scenario planning, and at all forms of analysis. She is incredibly fast, while maintaining accuracy. I would use Susan's services again without any hesitation."
Patti Caldwell, MSW, Executive Director
New Beginnings
"The best way I can describe Susan is a financial social worker. Using her sterling financial acumen, she helps organizations establish the systems, processes and culture necessary for accurate, informed analysis and decision-making."
Laura Penny, Executive Director
Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona
"I knew I wanted a change in my life, but I wasn't sure I could afford it. As a creative individual who also makes a living via more conventional means, I wanted to have more time to focus on my art and community. Susan has definitively helped me with that vision. She was able to direct my free-floating ideas about how I wanted to create more artistic and financial freedom in my life into do-able numbers and feasible spending changes. During our financial counseling session, she reawakened in me a sense of security and possibility around my personal finances where I had felt contraction and doubt previously. Susan's own life experience as an accomplished musician and valued community member among a variety of groups make her an ideal adviser to those who want more out of life than money, but understand that money is a tool in which our dreams can be realized. Thank you, Susan, for helping me believe in my own dream and for crunching numbers with compassion!"
Jennifer C.
Financial Coaching Client
"Sitting with Susan is an experience I am continually inspired to return to as an anchor in my financial plans. I felt completely comfortable to reveal my goals, challenges, and visions with her. She listened with compassion, attention, and offered practical guidance from her reflections. Susan's knowledge and ability to provide steps for me to consider were simple
and effective. I felt like I could accomplish what she set up as it aided me along my path. I appreciate her positive consciousness in relating how our perceptions around money affect how we open to abundance in all forms. Thanks, Susan!"
Theresa F.
Financial Coaching Client