Want to Transform the Way Your Team Leads, Communicates, and Creates Impact?
Meet Suzanne Weller — a leadership coach, communication maestro, and host of The Courage Effect podcast. If you’re looking for a speaker who challenges old scripts, rewrites limiting narratives, and sparks real change, you’ve come to the right place.
Suzanne’s work lives at the intersection of "huh?" and "hell yes!"— where curiosity meets breakthrough moments. With 20+ years of experience as a leader and entrepreneur, she’s been helping teams reimagine what’s possible and move past what’s holding them back.
Expect a speaker who doesn’t just deliver insights—she creates space for transformation and empowers people to take real action.
What Happens When You Bring Suzanne to Your Event?
✔️ Connected Conversations – Real talk that fosters trust, collaboration, and impact
✔️ Sticky Insights – Ideas that don’t just inspire but stick and translate into action
✔️ Energized Engagement – No passive listening here! Audiences participate, connect, and walk away changed
Presentations and discussions range from 20 to 120 minutes, guiding every audience through thought-provoking dialogues and insights.
Signature Talks
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Toxic by Accident: How Leaders Stop Poisoning Their Teams
Think your good intentions are enough to create a healthy workplace culture?
Even well-meaning leaders unknowingly poison their teams through over-fixing, over-confidence, and over-perfecting. Through powerful stories and practical frameworks, Suzanne reveals the three "poison riptides" undermining your effectiveness — and shows you how to transform from contamination source to architect of renewal.
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Future-Proof Leadership: Thriving in Change, Not Just Surviving It
Because change isn’t slowing down—so let’s get better at leading through it!
Change can be messy, uncomfortable, and… full of possibility. Suzanne helps leaders reframe uncertainty, embrace adaptability, and build resilience in a rapidly evolving workplace. Your team will leave this session not just ready for change—but energized to lead it.
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Rewriting the Script: Communication that Fuels Connection
For leaders, teams, and organizations that want to stop miscommunication in its tracks!
Words shape reality—but are your words and conversations building bridges or creating roadblocks? In this highly engaging session, Suzanne will challenge outdated communication habits and introduce fresh, powerful ways to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and cultivate authentic relationships at work and beyond.
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Bending Toward The Light: How Influence Unleashes Collaboration
Imagine what effective influencing looks like in your organization.
Unlock the hidden power of persuasion with Suzanne, as she shares authentic and effective methods to persuade and unite diverse perspectives, leading to innovative collaboration and outcomes. Gain practical insights to embrace genuine curiosity, foster open dialogue, and inspire action among stakeholders.
What Audiences Say
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“Suzanne captivates audiences, creating an experience that feels both personal and unforgettable. Her ability to draw listeners in and make them part of the narrative is truly exceptional.”
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"Suzanne's presentation landed really well. We had about 300 attendees in 5 different hubs across the country, and everybody was really engaged. I thought it was really impressive to see how many people were participating and even more impressive was how it felt like Suzanne was right there in the room with us."
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“Would love to have Suzanne come back again next year. She’s like Simon Sinek - I could listen to her all day.”
Hosting & Moderating
Suzanne hosts discussions, panels, and town halls to deliver experiences that guide listeners, attendees, and viewers through thought-provoking dialogues that surface impactful insights.
