Suzanne F. Stevens – Chief Edge Optimizer of the Ignite Excellence group of initiatives. Suzanne’s mantra is “we all perform our best at the edge of our comfort zone.” Her goal is to assist women to push their edge of personal and professional potential from backpack (everyday living), to briefcase (business success), to boardroom (engaging many).

As a Speaker – Suzanne is a Relevant, Engaging, Dynamic speaker whose down-to-earth approach brings the audience to the front row.

As a Host– Suzanne draws from her diverse business background, international travels, and her genuine deep interest in understanding others’ journey, perspectives and achievements.

As a Trainer – Suzanne challenges us to tap into our strengths and bring out the authentic self while developing skills to engage each person, and moving them to action.

As a Coach - Suzanne is your conduit as you explore your personal and professional possibilities.

Suzanne's Perspective

Feb 21

Join the discussion – Wisdom Exchange tv Linked-in Group

by Suzanne F. Stevens

Your voice matters! Do you have an opinion, question or want to share insights on women in emerging countries? Provide your perspective on how they should conduct business, what are their obstacles and opportunities. And possibly, most importantly, how can we make those opportunities a reality? Join the conversation via linked […]

READ MORE>
Jan 10

Ignite your Edgeness ™: Persuasive presentation strategies that move minds

by Suzanne F. Stevens

 

Ernie Els

Golf is a sport I have always found expensive, unphysical, a waste of time, and something you can never perfect. If I was not going to make money at it, win at it, or perfect it, why bother? Ernie Els may not agree with my evaluation […]

READ MORE>
Dec 09

Love Your Leader, and they will love you back!

by Suzanne F. Stevens

Imagine: you are a very accomplished woman who has built a very well respected organization.  Your efforts produce a marketable business that is eventually bought out by a larger institution. After preparing for the next phase of the company’s development, you step down from your role, and the office moves […]

READ MORE>
Dec 02

African Women will bring an Economic & Political Advantage

by Suzanne F. Stevens

A great reference for Women to know how much they are needed economically in Africa!
Africa needs to harness the power of its women to drive full economic growth and development, says  Ernst & Young http://bit.ly/ukaQg0 […]

READ MORE>
Nov 22

Why? A question for all society – Commissioner Gawanas suggests

by Suzanne F. Stevens

For the last eleven years I taught the most powerful word a salesperson could ask a prospect or client. ‘Why?.’ ‘Why is that?’ ‘Tell me why that is?’ These questions had two purposes:

  1. To gain a complete understanding of how a prospect/ client makes decisions. By asking why you gain
  2. […]

READ MORE>