Excel in the moments that matter
I build unshakeable self-assurance in leaders, professionals, and students - the kind that holds under pressure, fuels authentic performance, and grows stronger the more you use it.
About Suzanne
Even after 30 years in the flavor industry, I was the person in the back of the room hoping nobody would call on me. I had a PhD and a VP title but that still wasn't enough.
When I was asked to serve as President of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association, I knew something had to change. When I figured it out using positive psychology I knew I had to go back to school to understand the science behind my own transformation, and more importantly, to begin to share what I had learned.
I did exactly that, earning a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2025. My research focused on shyness and character strengths, and revealed that shy individuals systematically underuse their own strengths. With the right focus, self-assurance can be cultivated to create its own self-fulfilling prophecy allowing us to excel in the moments that matter.
In March 2026 I walked away from a thirty-year career to do this work full time — because I believe self-assurance is the foundational human capability that determines everything else, and that the science to build it exists and is not reaching the people who need it most.
I speak to leaders, professionals, and students. The science is the same for all of them. So is the conviction.
We can all excel under pressure — and we all deserve to flourish.
Audience Testimonials
When asked who could benefit most: "To be honest — EVERYONE. Can we have more things like this?"
Audience member Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association · Fall Symposium 2025
"Such a powerful and simple approach. I love it because I can start practicing right away."
Audience member, Corporate Women's Day 2025
"The specificity made it authentic — it didn't feel like pandering. I suspect it resonated with a lot of people in that room."
Audience member, High School Science Honor Society, 2025
“They truly nailed it. They used the technique she taught them and were able to confidently speak about their project without showing any nerves.”
Boys and Girls Club Manager, 2025
Keynotes and Workshops
Keynote: Unshakeable Self-Assurance
Grounded in leading scientific research — including performance psychology, positive psychology, and Suzanne's own original research — this talk gives audiences the physiological and psychological tools to perform at their best under pressure. Practical, evidence-based, and immediately applicable.
Keynote: Leading Through Uncertainty
A practical, human-centered approach to leadership in challenging times. Drawing on behavioral science and decision-making research, Suzanne explores how leaders can stay grounded, regulate pressure, and create clarity through vision, meaning, and connection.
FlourishingU: Small Group Sessions
Small group workshop & coaching cultivating self-assurance to excel under pressure and be at your best when it matters most.