Strategic Thought Partnership

Senior-level, plug-in leadership for complex moments

Goldshoes & Co brings 20+ years of management consulting experience to leaders and organizations navigating change - with clarity, humor, and just enough edge.

Goldshoes & co

Susmita De - Principal, Goldshoes & Co

An advisor, coach, and seasoned generalist with 20 years of management consulting experience. I work with leaders and organizations who need senior-level support to bring clarity, move strategy forward, and tackle complex challenges — without the overhead of a large firm.

I've spent my career working across sectors, with a particular depth in mission-driven and complex organizations.

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Process Assessment & Discovery

I help teams map what's actually happening on the ground, identify inefficiencies, and build a clear picture of where change is needed and why.

Workshop Facilitation

I help teams map what's actually happening on the ground, identify inefficiencies, and build a clear picture of where change is needed and why.

Vendor & Partner Management

Having spent years on both sides of the consulting relationship, I help organizations structure and get the most out of external partnerships - from RFP processes to ongoing oversight.

Technology Advisory & Adoption

I bridge business needs and technology solutions — supporting evaluation, implementation oversight, and the change management that determines whether a new system actually gets used.

Leadership Coaching

For leaders navigating transitions or organizational pressure — confidential, one-on-one coaching grounded in real-world consulting experience and certified executive coaching practice.

How it works

Goldshoes & Co is a boutique independent practice, which means when you work with me, you get me. I typically engage on a project or retainer basis, stepping in fractionally for 3–6 months depending on what's needed. The focus flexes based on what you need most: a thought partner, a strategist, or an experienced set of hands.

Structure is flexible — let's talk about what makes sense.

Why “goldshoes”?

Years ago, I was stuck on an eight-hour bus in the dead heat of a Portuguese summer. Everyone was melting down (myself included) except one older woman who sat calm, composed, and completely unbothered… in gold shoes with red nail polish. She didn’t deny the chaos; she just didn’t sink into it.

Over time, those gold shoes became a marker for how I work: steady in uncertainty, clear-headed in the mess, unshaken by noise, and a little audacious.

Goldshoes & Co is a nod to that energy - staying grounded when things get messy, without losing humor, style, or perspective. Lead with clarity, composure, and just enough edge to rise above the static.

Let’s Talk

Interested in working together? Reach out and let's explore what's possible.