Advisory Services
I’ve helped world-class leaders distil complex ideas into striking messages that ignite action—even from sceptical audiences.
See my advisory services below.
Pitch-Perfect Pitching
“Convince us in two or three minutes why we should work with you.”
| Ideal for: | Leaders who need to make their case—fast. |
| Structure: | One-day workshop. |
Ideal for:
Leaders who need to make their case—fast.
Structure:
One-day workshop.
When the clock is ticking, there’s no time for a slow start. You need to hook interest, spike curiosity and land your core message from the very first words.
Together, we’ll shape a pitch that persuades in under two minutes — built around a compelling hook, one clear message, and a call to action that leads straight to a second meeting.
This high-energy workshop equips participants with a pitch that makes stakeholders lean in—and say, “Tell us more.”
Leadership Through Communication
“We have to connect with people in a language they understand.”
| Ideal for: | Leaders who need to inspire, motivate, and build durable relationships through clear, effective communication. |
| Structure: | Individual coaching over six sessions. |
Leaders who need to inspire, motivate, and build durable relationships through clear, effective communication.
Structure:
Individual coaching over six sessions.
Communicating with skill is the only task you can never delegate as a leader.
Without it, trust erodes, friction builds, teams disengage—and performance suffers. But when you know how to forge strong relationships through empathy and clarity, you reduce conflict, draw out the best in your people, and lead with both authority and authenticity.
Across six focused sessions, we’ll develop the strategies and skills you need to become a compelling, trusted communicator—the kind people want to follow.
Panels & Interviews: Stay on Message
“Protect your reputation at all costs.”
| Ideal for: | Executives, diplomats, and media-facing professionals who need to stay composed and compelling in high-stakes conversations. |
| Structure: | One-day workshop. |
Executives, diplomats, and media-facing professionals who need to stay composed and compelling in high-stakes conversations.
Structure:
One-day workshop.
In public forums, being misunderstood—or misrepresented—can inflict lasting reputational damage.
This one-day intensive workshop prepares you to anticipate tough questions, manage scrutiny, and take charge of your narrative.
You’ll build a clear pre-interview strategy and learn how to:
Stay calm under pressure.
Pivot with purpose.
Frame your message, not just answer questions.
Sound quotable without appearing rehearsed.
Clarify misunderstandings on the spot.
Armed with insight into your audience, interviewer intent, and messaging tactics, you’ll leave a lasting impression of your integrity—not a PR crisis.
VIP Speechwriting: Crafted for Impact
“You were the highlight of the event.”
| Ideal for: | Accomplished leaders and public figures who need high-impact speeches that leave a lasting impression. |
| Structure: | Four-week tailored speechwriting engagement, from concept to final script. |
Accomplished leaders and public figures who need high-impact speeches that leave a lasting impression.
Structure:
Four-week tailored speechwriting engagement, from concept to final script.
Even the most compelling speaker can’t turn a weak script into a speech that moves audiences.
My clients—CEOs, diplomats, and NGO directors—want more than a serviceable script. They want words that reflect their thinking, carry authority, and truly resonate.
Together, we create a keynote that is structured with elegance and written with intent. No filler. No clichés. Just a message with rhetorical rhythm, clarity, and emotional gravity.
You take to the stage with a speech worthy of the occasion: measured, memorable, and unmistakably yours.
Speaking with Gravitas
“It’s not just what you say—but who you become when you speak.”
| Ideal for: | Senior leaders, diplomats, and humanitarians ready to move from delivering messages to inspiring lasting action. |
| Structure: | Two-day in-person workshop. |
Senior leaders, diplomats, and humanitarians ready to move from delivering messages to inspiring lasting action.
Structure:
Two-day in-person workshop.
Gravitas is more than presence—it’s what makes people lean in, listen, and remember you.
This bestselling two-day workshop has enabled countless corporate leaders, humanitarians and diplomats to move beyond ‘presentation skills’ into something deeper: influence that endures.
At the heart of the workshop is the architecture of gravitas—a practical framework for:
Communicating with clarity, poise, and presence.
Projecting authority without losing approachability.
Using body language with precision and intention.
Refining your message and delivery with on-camera feedback.
The camera sees what the audience observes. So we film and refine—not merely to rehearse a performance, but to build connection and assert your natural authority.
Because it’s not just what you say—it’s who you become when you speak.
“In moments of crisis or change, the message must land.”
– Dr Susan Laverick
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Susan has mastered the art of impactful communication, effortlessly transferring her expertise to others.
She excels in curating compelling, tactical content, while her strategic and innovative approach to training make her a front-line player in the field.
Present yourself as a leader worth listening to.
When you can connect, motivate, and inspire — you’ve struck leadership gold.
I’ll help you get there.