Keynotes, Hosting, and Breakouts that Inspire and Engage Your People

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We all want to communicate clearly, build connected relationships, and be more adaptable.  So we can get our desired results.

Suzanne’s speaking programs up-level skillsets and inspire, combining engaging stories with actionable techniques that spark audiences to cultivate more meaningful, impact-driven work relationships. Your team will engage, love her energy, and translate her sticky insights into real action and possibility.

Suzanne's motivational speaking style is enhanced by her extensive background in sales leadership, transformation initiatives, and her experience as creator and host of The Courage Effect podcast, ensuring participants receive not just knowledge, but also inspiration.

Presentations and discussions range from 20 to 120 minutes, guiding every audience through thought-provoking dialogues and insights.

Keynotes

  • The Transforming Power of Mindset

    Unlock the power of your mindset to elevate personal and professional performance. This engaging session will equip attendees with tools to shift perspectives, embrace challenges, and achieve transformative results.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Develop awareness of personal thought patterns and how they influence behavior and outcomes.

    2. Learn techniques to shift from closed to empowered mindsets, enhancing resilience and adaptability.

    3. Understand the role of accountability in fostering a productive mindset and creating an empowered work environment.

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    Unleashing Leadership Potential: Strategies for a Powerful Presence

    This dynamic keynote equips attendees with essential tools to cultivate executive presence and navigate challenging conversations, enhancing their effectiveness at work. Participants will leave empowered to project confidence, credibility, and engage meaningfully with others.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Understand the concept of leadership embodiment and its influence on professional engagement.

    2. Cultivate self-awareness to harness personal strengths while addressing limiting behaviors.

    3. Explore techniques to project confidence and credibility during challenging meetings, create positive feedback loops, and manage criticism.

    4. Empower a shift in mindset towards greater visibility and sustained impact in your professional landscape.

  • Communicate to Connect: Elevate Collaboration through Effective Communication

    Join Suzanne for an insightful keynote that empowers professionals with essential communication strategies to foster collaboration and innovation in the workplace. Discover how adapting communication techniques can transform stakeholder relationships and boost organizational success.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Understand the Six Qualities of Great Communication: Learn how to make communication effective.

    2. Create Alignment: Cultivate skills for conversations that lead to mutual understanding rather than mere agreement.

    3. Cultivate Braver Brain Spaces: Implement techniques that encourage open dialogue, creativity, and inclusivity within teams.

    4. Enhance Relationship Building Skills: Discover methods to unlock collaborative potential within the workplace.

  • Complexity Jenga: Finding Confidence in Chaos

    Suzanne invites you to cultivate a future-focused mindset that allows organizations to thrive amidst complexity. Gain powerful, actionable insights that will equip you to navigate change strategically, foster innovation, and boost collaboration in today's dynamic environments.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Leverage an Agility Toolkit: Gain actionable strategies that foster creativity and innovation during challenging situations.

    2. Manage Complexity Effectively: Distinguish between complexity management and problem-solving to approach challenges thoughtfully.

    3. Navigate Change-Averse Mindsets: Learn how to engage and motivate teams that may resist change, promoting a culture of adaptability.

    4. Enhance Collaboration: Create an environment that minimizes noise and reignites team productivity through effective communication and teamwork.

  • Feedback Alchemy: Transforming Conversations into Catalysts for Collaboration

    Are you ready to revolutionize how you approach feedback? Join Suzanne for an engaging keynote that arms you with transformative techniques to convert feedback conversations into powerful partnerships for growth.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Identify Triggers: Foster more positive and constructive feedback interactions.

    2. Observation Over Evaluation: Learn to clarify messaging and improve understanding.

    3. Recognize Patterns: Navigate unproductive feedback cycles that impede collaboration and trust.

    4. Employee Empowerment: Learn coaching techniques that enlist team members to engage proactively in their development.

    5. Build Trust: Create environments that foster continuous learning and growth among teams.

  • The Art of Influence: Bridging Perspectives for Collaborative Succes

    Unlock the hidden power of influence with Suzanne, as she shares authentic and effective methods to persuade and unite diverse perspectives, leading to innovative collaboration and outcomes. Gain practical insights that enhance your ability to build trust and inspire action among stakeholders.

    Learning Objectives/Takeaways:

    1. Define Effective Influencing: Understand what constitutes effective influencing.  

    2. Empathy in Persuasion: Utilize empathy and authenticity to increase the likelihood of getting buy-in from diverse stakeholders.  

    3. Curious Listening: Embrace genuine curiosity, navigate assumptions, and inspire open dialogue.  

    4. Foster Collaborative Mindsets: Facilitate idea exchanges that respect differing opinions, leading to collaborative solutions.  

    5. Build Lasting Trust: Understand how to nurture trust in professional relationships. 

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.

What Audiences Say

  • "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."

  • “Would love to have Suzanne come back again next year. She’s like Simon Sinek - I could listen to her all day.”

  • "Suzanne has a voice of expertise. It's really clear that she knows and deeply understands what she's talking about, and she can deliver her wisdom or those insights in a way that's empathetic because she's such a good listener."