Balancing Work and Wellbeing: Insights from Susanna Simmons

OCT 29, 2025

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Show Notes Balancing Work and Wellbeing: Insights from Susanna Simmons In this episode of Virtually Amazing Assistants, the host welcomes Susanna Simmons, a multifaceted professional specializing in fitness and lifestyle coaching combined with customer experience strategy. Susanna shares her journey from corporate IT training to becoming a fitness coach and helping third chapter solopreneurs—individuals aged 45 and above—thrive both personally and professionally. They discuss the importance of sustainable habits, the challenges of balancing family and work, and the significance of self-care to prevent burnout. Susanna also provides practical tips on maintaining wellbeing and building successful, long-term customer relationships.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:08 Susanna Simmons’ Background and Expertise 03:49 Understanding the Third Chapter Solopreneurs 09:15 Susanna’s Personal Journey and Career Transition 10:51 Blending Fitness Coaching with Customer Experience 13:38 The Evolution of Retirement and Work-Life Balance 14:53 Customer Experience and Software Adoption 17:15 Understanding Stakeholder Dynamics 18:49 Common Challenges for Solopreneurs 20:13 Building Sustainable Habits 21:39 Personal Experience with Habit Formation 22:46 The Importance of Enjoyable Habits 23:44 Adapting Habits to Individual Routines 27:21 Practical Tips for Accountability 31:35 Remote Work and Global Clients 32:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Get in Touch with Shelley Fishel – The MS Office Maestro! For over 25 years, Shelley Fishel has been empowering organizations of all sizes with her expert Microsoft Applications training. Whether you’re looking for self-paced online courses or tailored group programs, Shelley has the perfect solution to enhance your team’s productivity and skills. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your organization’s efficiency. Book a call with Shelley today to discuss your training needs and discover how her expertise can benefit your assistants. ✅ Shelley Fishel – FLPI CDOL COLF | LinkedIn Book a chat  The post Balancing Work and Wellbeing: Insights from Susanna Simmons first appeared on Virtually Amazing Assistants .