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Susan Power    

CEO of PowerUp Leadership

Susan Power is an accomplished entrepreneur and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience partnering with C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, and women in leadership across various sectors. A Professional Credentialed Coach (International Coaching Federation) and certified HR leader (CHRL, CHRP), Susan combines her expertise with a results-oriented approach to inspire and motivate her clients.

After selling her first business, Higher Talent, in 2016, Susan served as an executive for the Irving family's Construction & Equipment Division, overseeing human resources. She is now the Founder and CEO of PowerUp Leadership, a consulting and coaching firm dedicated to finding actionable solutions to complex challenges.

Susan is also a co-host of the Inspired Leadership podcast, where she explores what drives employee motivation and engagement in the workplace. As a speaker, she has brought her fresh perspective to national conferences like WBE Canada and Women with Drive, drawing on her executive and entrepreneurial background to share dynamic strategies for bold, creative leadership.

Speech Topics


Leadership Presence: Transforming Communication Through Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful, effective, and science-backed communication tool that excites us, inspires us, and helps us build lasting connections. We all have plenty of practice telling stories in our personal and professional lives, but how can we harness the power of story to enhance leadership? In this session, we will discuss the storytelling skills, strategies, and structures leaders need to project authenticity and confidence. By pulling from advanced storytelling techniques, we will uncover narrative-based approaches that serve executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders at every stage of their careers. We will learn about the most (and least) effective kinds of storytelling by drawing on each other’s experiences in leadership and, of course, each other’s stories. We know that sharing stories is one path to accessing empathy and energy, two major assets in laying the groundwork for meaningful commitment to diversity. Storytelling provides a powerful opportunity to make our visions, ideas, and perspectives not only heard but truly felt by an audience.

By participating in this session, you will gain:

  • Insight into what makes storytelling authentic, evocative, and memorable.
  • Strategies to elevate your presence and meet your leadership goals.
  • Versatile, effective communication techniques to make your voice heard.

Growth Mindset: How the World's Top Performers Cultivated a Growth Mindset

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your personal and professional life, constantly facing the same challenges without seeing any real progress? Do you find yourself craving greater success and fulfillment, but not sure how to make it happen? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join us for an inspiring and transformative speaking presentation session on cultivating a growth mindset.

In this exclusive session, you'll dive deep into the concept of a growth mindset – a powerful belief system that asserts that abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work, dedication, and the willingness to embrace challenges. Say goodbye to limiting beliefs and hello to a whole new world of possibilities!

Discover how adopting a growth mindset can revolutionize your approach to challenges, setbacks, and success. Susan will guide you through practical strategies and techniques for developing a growth mindset, setting achievable goals, and unleashing your full potential.

By participating in this session, you will gain:

  • Ways to rewire your thinking, unlock new possibilities
  • Take your personal and professional life to the next level
  • Pave the way for success and fulfillment in all aeras of your life

The Power of Coaching to Transform Your Business and Life

Looking to enhance the coaching skills of your leaders and foster a culture of growth and development within your organization? In this session, Susan will share her personal journey and the profound impact that coaching has had on her life, with a specific focus on how it can empower your leaders to become more effective coaches.

Through her own experience, Susan has witnessed the transformative power of coaching in unlocking potential, overcoming challenges, and achieving goals. By equipping your leaders with strong coaching skills, you can drive performance, foster collaboration, and cultivate a growth mindset throughout your organization.

In this session, you will learn practical insights, strategies, and real-life examples to help your leaders elevate their coaching capabilities and inspire their teams to reach new heights. Susan will share how coaching can foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and success within your organization.

By investing in the development of coaching skills in your leaders, you can create a positive and empowering environment that encourages growth, resilience, and achievement. This session will equip your leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to become impactful coaches who can drive individual and organizational success.

By participating in this session, you will gain:

  • Ways to empower your leaders to become exceptional coaches
  • Techniques for supporting your team to do more and have a bigger impact
  • Coaching skills to unlock the potential of your leaders and teams

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