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

May 09

Foundations of Influence (#3): Offering a Helping Hand

 by Suzanne F. Stevens

Leah Ngini, Founder, @ St. Christophers School

 

When I started my business, Ignite Excellence Inc., nine years ago I was a woman with a vision, passion, determination and a helping hand.  Without all four of these foundations of influence I know I would not have had the confidence or […]

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Apr 30

Foundations of Influence (#2): Kindness will Kindle African Karma

 by Suzanne F. Stevens

Siemen Mountains, Ethiopia

Traveling through Africa for over a year this trip has provided me with more understanding to expectations of societies and how people interact with visitors.

Ethiopia is a country that vastly surpassed my expectations; it is breathtaking particularly in Mescal flowers season (Oct to Nov) when they […]

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Apr 10

Do you need seed money for your dream to be realized?

 by Suzanne F. Stevens

Time is running out!  Thought I would share this for women who want to enter the business challenge.

Group: Sustainable Development Africa
Subject: 3 Reasons why you should apply to the African Women in Business Challenge
With the mission of increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in emerging markets, the […]

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Apr 04

Foundations of Influence Series (#1): What our Mother says

 by Suzanne F. Stevens

When we look back on our life and we ask the philosophic question: “Why did I turn out the way I did?” Inevitably the answer almost always lies with how we were brought up. More specifically, what our mother did or did not do. Or what they said or did […]

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Mar 21

igniteU: On-line Influence University is Launched

 by Suzanne F. Stevens

Ignite Excellence’s highly acclaimed influential communication training for business, leadership, and sales development is now being offered to individuals and organizations online via igniteU – on-line influence university.Over the last decade, Fortune 500 Companies on four continents have invested in their employees’ performance using Ignite Excellence’s training solutions with […]

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