Speaking Engagements
Language doesn’t just reflect power, it creates it
Dr Susan Laverick is a keynote speaker and communication advisor trusted by diplomats, peacebuilders, and senior leaders navigating high-stakes moments.
Known for her clarity, quiet charisma, and real-world insight, her talks don’t deliver theory—they challenge assumptions and leave audiences thinking differently about how they lead and communicate.
One of her proudest contributions: helping Ukrainian diplomats speak for their nation with persuasive clarity.
A single, heartfelt voice—with a story to tell—can challenge the odds and influence change.
From boardrooms to global stages, Susan helps leaders speak with purpose and precision—and brings that same power to your audience.
A speaker who holds the room.
Susan brings ideas to life—no jargon, no drift, no theatrics.
Just intelligent, electric talks that challenge an audience.
Because engagement isn’t about performance. It’s about our purpose.
Invited to speak at:
Board of Barclays Bank Private Wealth, London.
CMS Staff development day, Vienna.
University de Lausanne, Leadership Night, Lausanne.
Rotary Peace Incubator, Geneva.
Northeastern University, Boston.
Petroleum Development Organization, Muscat.
International Insurance Charitable Foundation Events, New York & London.
World Trade Organization, Geneva
You brought to life the power of effective communication, and the team was fascinated by your experiences in global conflict-prone zones.
Everyone appreciated your upbeat, electric approach—but most importantly, you gave us strategies to improve how we engage, persuade, and lead others through our transformation journey.
Why Book Dr Susan Laverick?
These are not just speeches—they’re sparks.
Drawing on experience across diplomacy, corporations, and global advocacy, Susan invites audiences to think differently about how they influence, lead, and communicate.
Proven Speaker. Memorable Voice.
Susan’s trademark clarity and passion make her a standout on stage. Often described as charismatic, her talks engage and challenge audiences, whatever the setting.
No Scripts. No Spin. Just Substance.
Every talk gets straight to the point—clear, focused, and energising. No wasted words. Just ideas that resonate—and keynotes your audience will remember.
Signature Speaking Topics:
Elusive Gravitas: How to Hold the Room
What is it that some people project—before a word is spoken? This keynote reveals the unspoken cues of authority and presence—and leaves your audience rethinking what real power looks like.
Ethical Persuasion: Influencing Without Manipulation
Influence isn’t about pressure—it’s about trust. This keynote unpacks how ethical persuasion works in the real world, and why the most effective leaders never rely on the hard sell.
Precision Under Pressure
In a crisis, clarity is leadership. This keynote delivers a live-wire reset on cutting through noise, commanding attention, and staying sharp when the stakes are high.
Not Loss, but Recovery
Career disruption isn’t the end of the story—it’s the turning point. Drawing on personal experience, Susan challenges the myths of reinvention and shows how recovery can fuel purpose, alignment, and renewed direction. This keynote offers clarity, energy, and a future-facing perspective for anyone navigating professional change.
