Susan Lindner

The Innovation Storyteller - Transforming Changemaking Leaders Into Incredible Storytellers

Travels from New York NY, USA

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Speaks on:

Storytelling

Marketing Strategy

Employee Engagement

Innovation

Speaks to:

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Associations & Membership Orgs

Startups & Entrepreneurs

Government & Public Sector

Executive Woman's Network

Higher Education & Vocational

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Susan transforms complex communication challenges into captivating opportunities through her authentic, down-to-earth speaking style. She equips entrepreneurs and innovators with practical frameworks that turn "forgettable" presentations into emotionally resonant stories, making audiences feel inspired and motivated to take immediate action. Participants consistently describe her sessions as "thought-provoking" and "the best part of the day," with many gaining a clear path to craft messages where their audience becomes the hero. Her universal storytelling techniques provide that "jumpstart boost" clients seek, helping them master their message without getting lost in technical details.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gain a clear framework for crafting compelling stories that resonate with their audience.

  • Attendees learn how to connect with their audience on an emotional level.

  • Individuals develop actionable strategies for improving their communication and messaging.

  • Participants feel inspired and motivated to apply storytelling techniques in their work and personal lives.

  • Attendees gain a deeper understanding of how to make their audience the hero of their story.

Susan's Bio

Susan Lindner, CEO of Innovation Storytellers, first mastered the art of storytelling while working as an international aid officer in rural Thailand in the 1990s, helping to slow the spread of HIV by turning sex workers into entrepreneurs. Using persuasion, proof, and the promise of a better future, she went on to teach hundreds of startups how to use stories to make the case for their disruptive business models, and get investors and customers on board. Today, Susan works in global Fortune 500 boardrooms helping global innovation leaders craft stories that bring their teams together and accelerate breakthrough ideas. She has worked with C-level leaders from over 60 countries at GE, Corning, Citi, AT&T, Arm & Hammer, Deloitte, and The World Bank on their communications strategies. The result? Those innovation leaders become incredible storytellers who go on to change the world. Susan has shared her lessons with more than 250 innovative leaders on her podcast, Innovation Storytellers.

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Susan Offers the Following Talks

InnovationStorytelling

Innovation Storytelling: How to Bridge Divides and Win Support for Your Breakthrough Ideas

  • The audience will leave with a: clear understanding of how to get other people on board with their breakthrough ideas.

  • The trademarked Innovation Storytelling Blueprint for creating stories that inspire any audience into action.

  • A replicable process to empower business leaders and teams to communicate with confidence.

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30 - 90 minutes

StorytellingEmployee Engagement

Impactful Storytelling for Employee Engagement™

  • The critical storytelling techniques and tools necessary to motivate, engage, and inspire employees.

  • Confidence in retaining top talent by remaining true to their employer brand.

  • New strategies to use current internal comms and social platforms to bring teams together.

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30 - 60 minutes

StorytellingMarketing Strategy

Mastering the Message™

  • The exact blueprint to successfully map purpose to product, so that people pay attention.

  • The confidence to lead a successful campaign that resonates with the right target audience and inspires people into action.

  • A deeper understanding of emotional essence and “WHY” behind a message that instantly connects with customers and the press

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1.5 - 2 hours

Marketing StrategyStorytelling

7 Day PR Plan

  • A deeper understanding of what story to tell in order to engage journalists.

  • A plan to build their media coverage and relationships with reporters

  • A killer pitch that secures interviews, coverage, and leads.

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60 - 90 minutes




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