Impossible
to Possible
Letter To My Readers
Simple. I faced one of the greatest challenges anyone can face. I heard one of the most terrifying medical diagnoses anyone can hear. I had an ‘impossible’ brain tumor.
And in that single moment, I surprised myself.
I refused to accept that my condition was hopeless. That my condition was impossible. That my life was going to be shortened. That I didn’t have much of a future to look forward to.
I had spent an entire career making impossible challenges possible – pushing through at all costs. Ironically, it was my ‘push through’ mindset that may have been a major contributing factor for the prognosis I was given.
And equally, ironically it would be my ‘push through’ mindset that would restore my body and my brain.
When I heard my neurosurgeon say the word ‘impossible’ I decided to fight back. I decided to go from ‘impossible’ to ‘possible.’
And I did.
I want to give you hope and faith. I want to help you believe that anything is possible, even when you’re told it’s not, even when you’re told it’s impossible.
We all have different things we have to push through.
I bet many of you have faced health challenges, long haul COVID, working from home with kids, partners, pets all around you, the uncertainty of a job, the pressures of a corporate career, the fear of starting a business and so much more. We never know what will change the course of our lives.
Ultimately, this book is a blend of science and story.
We have the power to heal from within. We have the power to cope with stressors and respond and master stress.
The belief that we can change, and then actually take steps to change is one of the hardest things we face. But let me tell you, whatever it is you face, you can tackle it. You have choices, many choices. We have the power to rewire our brain which is called neuroplasticity.
By telling my story, sharing the exact steps I took, the life and lifestyle changes I made to go from impossible to possible, and even to thriving, is hopefully an opportunity to provide practical solutions to those times when you just think, “Oh, how am I going to get through this? How on earth am I going to make it through to the other side?”
Life is a journey.
Today I can say that I have worked with thousands of coaches, professionals, business owners – people like you who are looking for science-based strategies to change from an unhealthy life to a happy and fulfilled life.
I invite you to join me on this journey to health, healing, and a reimagined life, whereas Hippocrates once said, “Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes a matter of opportunity.”
What They’re Saying
Impossible to put down! Sue’s vulnerable memoir takes its readers on a journey beginning with her heart and finishing with her savvy, expert, proficient brain.
If your body or mind is telling you it’s suffering, that will be true. Stress doesn’t come free. There is a toll to pay.
This book shows us how to listen to our bodies, combat stress, and make positive changes. Sue shows us nothing is impossible.
My experience of Sue is that she doesn’t give up. On coaching clients or on herself. And that is an important lesson for all of us.
Sue Stevenson’s story offers inspiration, hope, and specific steps we can all take to live our best lives. A personal triumph. Vulnerable, honest, and insightful.
Sue’s career as an extraordinary female leader faced with high levels of corporate stress led to a challenging health diagnosis. Generally, data shows that as stress increases, resilience falls accordingly. Yet, Sue has shown amazing coping skills in dealing with adversity. In Impossible to Possible she chronicles her amazing journey to a healthier, happier, less stressful lifestyle.
If you are prone to have your “drive” take you into overdrive, read this book. Learn from Sue’s experience: managing your success may be more critical than achieving your success.
I just love how many options for action steps Sue gives people. When attached to the emotionally insightful self-assessments, it’s a beautiful combination of left-brain, right-brain interests that should appeal to just about any and everyone.
Chapters jam-packed with stories and the levity of just the right amount of text, Sue’s writing is entertaining, encouraging, and relatable. To put this book down, I found it impossible.
Sue’s memoir elegantly conveys both raw vulnerability, and jaw-dropping tenacity in equal measures. This book should be required reading for anyone coping with workaholism, trauma, chronic illness, crippling analysis paralysis, or simply wishing to embrace their inner entrepreneur. It’s IMPOSSIBLE to not feel utterly inspired by this compelling tale of radical, Herculean self-healing and discovery. Ms. Stevenson’s honest, hopeful, and accessible tale is the perfect antidote to these wildly uncertain times.
A delicious and nutritious tale of life mastery! Sue puts down on paper what so many of us know and are afraid to say- modern “success” comes at a steep price and with a lifestyle that conflicts with our biological needs and well-being. This beautiful story and guide for a rediscovery of wellness is a critical tool for all corporate professionals.
If you want to create REAL change, Sue’s book has it all! The most comprehensive self-help book out there! And it works! She has proven that!! A truly WOW read! Sue’s book is a thoughtfully constructed comprehensive discussion of everything it takes to create REAL change in your life. She is living proof that this works!
Prepare for a riveting journey in this book that features the engaging and spirited writing style of the author, Sue Stevenson. As women today face increasing stress and burnout challenges, this treasured book is a “must-read.” It provides both powerful insights and restorative healing energy strategies that will most certainly make a difference for all who have the good fortune to read it.
This is a first-hand account of Sue’s fall into a deep fog of health challenges and mental distress and her life-changing journey to healing herself — and her brain. No matter how serious the situation, Sue has a knack for telling a great story with humor. Enjoy.
By describing events that shaped her life, Sue illustrates, with stunning precision, the organizational conditions and practices that have fueled an epidemic of burnout and caused today’s great resignation.
Prepare for a riveting journey in this book that features the engaging and spirited writing style of the author, Sue Stevenson. As women today face increasing stress and burnout challenges, this treasured book is a “must-read.” It provides both powerful insights and restorative healing energy strategies that will most certainly make a difference for all who have the good fortune to read it.