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"The Importance of Social Support for Well-Being"
We've been taught that emotions are a sign of weakness - that real strength means pushing through, staying in control, and never letting anyone see you sweat.
But what if this belief about emotions is holding us back?
In this 12-minute TEDx talk, Dr. Susie Hansley shares the truth about emotions: they're designed to protect and connect us. When we learn to work WITH them, we're able to quickly respond to challenges with resilience - and without burning out.
You'll also walk away with the two sentences that create psychological safety and more trusting, engaged, and high-performing teams and communities.
Change is happening faster than we can integrate it.
Susie's keynotes and workshops will equip you to handle the challenges.
Not by telling you to work HARDER.
But by showing you how to work DIFFERENTLY.
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Meet Dr. Susie Hansley, Ph.D.
Engaging science-based keynotes and workshops that inspire action and change.
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.
Impactful Presentations
Tricia (Grabfelder) Lucas, MBA
HR Business Partner and Recruiter
"Dr. Susie Hansley brought such clarity and energy to the topic of stress and leadership.
Her message was both empowering and practical—reminding us that reducing stress isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing things differently.
Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD
Faculty, NCMS Academy of Advanced Healthcare Leaders
"Stress hits us from all angles and Susie provides immediate solutions to manage through those times.
Susie gets real. She is authentic and relatable. She helps people get unstuck and get from where they are to where they want to be."
Tricia (Grabfelder) Lucas, MBA
HR Business Partner and Recruiter
"I've been helping managers at the top companies work through high stress situations for years.
I've rarely learned so much so quickly as I did in Susie's talk, highly recommended!"
Gilad Naor
Tech Consultant (Ex-Meta, Ex-Amazon Engineering Manager)
Speaking Topics and Outcomes
In-person, virtual, and hybrid options
All programs are offered as keynotes or interactive workshops designed for deeper integration.
The High Achiever's Guide to Productivity Without Burnout
Being a high performer doesn't have to come at the expense of your energy and well-being.
In this hands-on session, learn how to release stress quickly and take consistent action that supports your goals without draining your energy.
What Your Audience Will Learn:
✓ How to notice stress triggers early before they accumulate
✓ How to reset stress FAST—even in the middle of a busy workday
✓ How to ask the right questions that lead you to strategic action
Immediate Impact:
✓ Stop stress accumulation before it leads to burnout
✓ Think clearly and make better decisions under pressure
✓ Stay motivated and energized for the long haul
"Susie is one of my favorite speakers. She connects to her listeners with her personal story, then adds in the science behind our behavior, paired with actionable ways we can overcome stress.
I loved Susie’s talk so much that I actually hired her to be a speaker for my corporate wellness business. She was super professional and engaging and I would highly recommend her."
Georgia Homsany, MBA
Founder and Owner, Daily Dose Wellness
Turning Individuals Into
High-Performing Teams
Are you leading a team who is newly restructured or simply not gelling?
Learn practical, hands-on techniques to build psychological safety and transform individual contributors into a high-performing and resilient team.
What Your Audience Will Learn:
✓ Techniques to create psychological safety where all team members speak up honestly
✓ Strategies for turning conflicts into conversations that strengthen relationships
Immediate Impact:
✓ Reduce project delays caused by poor communication
✓ Build stronger relationships and deeper trust within your team
✓ Create an environment where problems get solved faster through open dialogue
"One of the issues we were having is that we were two different teams that were joined together. Although they knew of each other, they really didn't know each other from a pack perspective.
After working with Susie, the team is now closer, are working well together, and are building good relationships."
Senior Director
Project Management Office
Health IT Organization
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