Dr. Susie Hansley Ph.D.
Engaging science-based keynotes and workshops that equip your people to perform without burnout.
Travels from Durham NC, USA
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Speaks on:
Personal Growth
Resilience
Stress Management
Teamwork
Speaks to:
Nonprofits & NGOs
Associations & Membership Orgs
Other / Cross-Industry
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Formats:
Keynote
Workshop
Breakout
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained practical tools for immediate stress reduction.
Attendees developed a greater awareness of their emotions and how they impact their energy levels.
Individuals learned to recognize and address stress through simple, actionable steps.
Participants felt empowered to let go of unnecessary pressure and celebrate accomplishments.
Dr. Susie's Bio
Dr. Susie Hansley is a keynote speaker, stress resilience trainer, and award-winning storyteller. She works with leaders and organizations to create psychologically safe environments where stress is understood as biology, not weakness. The result: improved communication, stronger retention, and teams that handle change and uncertainty with resilience. Susie leverages her unique experience as a stress resilience expert, former tenure-track professor, and Master Coach to deliver fun and interactive presentations. Her keynotes and workshops help people and teams build resilience and emotional intelligence so that they can thrive and fulfill their potential. A first-generation Mexican American with a Ph.D. in English from Brown University and an M.S. in Technical Communication from North Carolina State University, Susie brings a fresh perspective to every audience.
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Dr. Susie Offers the Following Talks
From Stressed Out to Resilient: Understanding the Science of Stress
Why we burn out - and how to prevent it.
How to tell the difference between helpful stress and harmful stress - and how to reduce the latter.
Tools to reset stress FAST - so you can get back to what you need to do
How to build stress-resilient teams that achieve goals - TOGETHER.
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The Gift of Choice: Finding Your Power in Any Circumstance
Why we feel powerless in challenging circumstances - and how to find your agency
How to tell the difference between circumstances you can change and ones you can't - and where to focus your energy
Tools to shift from victim thinking to empowered choice-making - so you can move forward powerfully
How to transform your most difficult experiences into sources of strength and service - TOGETHER
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Audience & Client Feedback on Dr. Susie
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Dr. Hansley’s sessions helped me understand that it’s okay to let go of unnecessary pressure. She provided me with valuable tools to center myself during times of stress and encouraged me to celebrate my accomplishments rather than criticize myself for not completing everything.
Sabora Twitty
It’s inspiring to see workplace talks that actually acknowledge the undeniable relationship between our emotions, and how we show up, exist, and navigate our work relationships. And another plus, you can easily take all of this home and apply it to your personal lives!
Attendee
This was an incredibly relevant, and helpful discussion. Dr Susie brought value through real, day to day, challenges and feasible solutions. Backed by science, and easy actionable steps, Susie’s topics are any easy win for anyone — regardless of industry or position.
Anna Vermeulen
Dr. Susie is so insightful and gave me so many good tips to get out of being overwhelmed or super stressed. And she shared some really simple techniques to implement and so grateful she came and spoke at my conference!
Laura Raneri
Incredibly interactive. Susie was able to mix science, psychology, and relevant content to examine how we respond to stress. Her session brought to life practical ways to feel our emotions and reframe how we respond.
Alex Dumas
Susie gave me the tools to notice my emotions and identify how those emotions can impact my mood and energy. By noticing, I am now able to reflect on my aura and implement techniques to reduce my stress levels.
Katie Watkins
This has been the best stress-management session I’ve ever attended, and the techniques the doc. Susie teaches are both effective and practical when put into practice
Maria
Dr. Susie has a great way of being clear with her messages and making them actionable. She also includes the science without making it heavy. Very engaging!
Caryn Lee
Easy, tangible and actionable steps to work with daily stressors. It gave a Birds Eye view of the full process. I really really enjoyed it!
Jackie
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Dr. Susie
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Yes - I will customize to your industry, organization, and/or theme.