Susan Colantuono

Susan Colantuono

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Be Business Savvy; Founder and Former CEO of Leading Women; Author, Consultant & Leadership Coach

Susan Colantuono Biography

Susan Colantuono - internationally renowned author, consultant, speaker and mentor/coach - will help you take your business savvy and career to new levels.

Here’s why: she discovered, developed and introduced to the world a definition of leadership and 4 keys that have transformed women’s leadership development and initiatives to close the leadership gender gap:

“Leadership is using the greatness in you to achieve and sustain extraordinary outcomes by engaging the greatness in others.”

This definition led to the discovery of…

  1. The Missing 33% of the career success equation for women. Further developed in her book No Ceiling, No Walls, it takes women beyond conventional wisdom and toward developing leadership skills in the areas of business, strategic and financial acumen.

  2. PIE Mentoring - what it is, how to get it and how it can help women earn sponsorship - is discussed in detail in her book Make the Most of Mentoring.

  3. Her TEDx Talk was one of only 1% of TEDx Talks to make it to the TED.com site as, “The career advice you probably didn’t get.” Nearing 4.5 million views, it has been translated into 23 languages and covered by media including The Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, and The Guardian as one of the Top 5 Talks that will change the way you work

  4. 15 Gender Dynamics that create barriers for women. These make explicit the mindsets of managers that hold women back and the concrete actions that open pathways for advancement.

In 2002, Susan established the Women’s Institute for Leadership at Bryant University and presented Leadership Mastery programs for women until 2010. In 2004, she founded Leading Women on a B2C model. In 2015 she made the strategic shift to B2B delivering unique leadership development programs for women and gender dynamics programs for managers at global clients e.g. BD, Verizon, DHL, onsemi, Nokia, Amgen, Campbells and others across a range of industries. In 2018 Leading Women was sold.

in 2019, with a goal of spreading her actionable insights to women without access to leadership development resources, she and Michelle Redfern launched the Lead to Soar network (formerly A Career that Soars!) - an online global community of ambitious women committed to developing their leadership skills and advancing in their careers.

Susan has published numerous articles on leadership and is the author of two other books. Her cutting edge insights have been featured in Time, AdAge, CNBC, Forbes, CBS, numerous podcasts and other media outlets. An in-demand speaker, Susan has spoken for business audiences from every continent.

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Susan Colantuono Speaking Topics

Addressing and Navigating Gender Dynamics: Around the World View

Global views of women and men on the major barriers to women’s advancement differ. We’ll explore the 10 most common barriers, strategies to minimize them personally and organizationally.

Executive Presence – It’s About More Than Appearance

The vast majority of advice given to women on the subject of leadership presence, personal branding and executive presence covers advice that should have been mastered by middle management. This presentation goes beyond that to deliver guidance on what C-suites and boards look for – and ways you can deliver.

Make the Most of Mentoring

How to create mentoring relationships that help your Protégés earn sponsorship and be seen as contenders for the top.

Enough About the Problem…Now What Do I Do?

There is an abundance of research that identifies the reasons women are not reaching critical mass at executive levels within corporations, yet very few distinct solutions for women on how to break through to the c-suite. In this presentation, Susan identifies the 9 most important career success factors at the executive level. The information provided is useful for both women and men at the executive level and for the women they mentor.

Beyond Conventional Wisdom – Executive Actions to Close the Leadership Gender Gap

Conventional wisdom has successfully moved women from career-start into middle management, but this traditional career advice is lacking the most important solutions for taking women to the top of organizations. In this presentation, Susan illuminates what is lacking in conventional advice to women and recommends 5 concrete actions executives must take to ensure that their organizations are solving the 21st century problem of closing the leadership gender gap at the top of organizations, not the 20th century problem of getting women into management roles.

Susan Colantuono Videos

Mastering Business Savvy: Self-Promotion Strategies for Success!
TED speaker Susan Colantuono - Career Advice for Engineers
The career advice you probably didn't get | Susan Colantuono

How do I book Susan Colantuono to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Susan Colantuono for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Susan Colantuono, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Susan Colantuono are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Susan Colantuono, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Susan Colantuono speak about?

Susan Colantuono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Business, Women in Business, Leadership, Executive Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Inspirational, Authors, Influential Women and Women's Empowerment.

Where does Susan Colantuono travel from?

Susan Colantuono generally travels from South Kingstown, RI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Susan Colantuono?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Colantuono for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Susan Colantuono for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Susan Colantuono or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Susan Colantuono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Female Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Colantuono for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Susan Colantuono generally travels from South Kingstown, RI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emilie Aries, Kristie Kennedy and Cheryl Cran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Colantuono for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/10/2024.

Susan Colantuono Speaking Topics

  • Addressing and Navigating Gender Dynamics: Around the World View

    Global views of women and men on the major barriers to women’s advancement differ. We’ll explore the 10 most common barriers, strategies to minimize them personally and organizationally.

  • Executive Presence – It’s About More Than Appearance

    The vast majority of advice given to women on the subject of leadership presence, personal branding and executive presence covers advice that should have been mastered by middle management. This presentation goes beyond that to deliver guidance on what C-suites and boards look for – and ways you can deliver.

  • Make the Most of Mentoring

    How to create mentoring relationships that help your Protégés earn sponsorship and be seen as contenders for the top.

  • Enough About the Problem…Now What Do I Do?

    There is an abundance of research that identifies the reasons women are not reaching critical mass at executive levels within corporations, yet very few distinct solutions for women on how to break through to the c-suite. In this presentation, Susan identifies the 9 most important career success factors at the executive level. The information provided is useful for both women and men at the executive level and for the women they mentor.

  • Beyond Conventional Wisdom – Executive Actions to Close the Leadership Gender Gap

    Conventional wisdom has successfully moved women from career-start into middle management, but this traditional career advice is lacking the most important solutions for taking women to the top of organizations. In this presentation, Susan illuminates what is lacking in conventional advice to women and recommends 5 concrete actions executives must take to ensure that their organizations are solving the 21st century problem of closing the leadership gender gap at the top of organizations, not the 20th century problem of getting women into management roles.

Susan Colantuono Videos

Mastering Business Savvy: Self-Promotion Strategies for Success!
TED speaker Susan Colantuono - Career Advice for Engineers
The career advice you probably didn't get | Susan Colantuono
  • How do I book Susan Colantuono to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Susan Colantuono for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Susan Colantuono, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Susan Colantuono or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Susan Colantuono for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Susan Colantuono, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Susan Colantuono are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Susan Colantuono, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Susan Colantuono speak about?

    Susan Colantuono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Business, Women in Business, Leadership, Executive Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Inspirational, Authors, Influential Women and Women's Empowerment.
  • Where does Susan Colantuono travel from?

    Susan Colantuono generally travels from South Kingstown, RI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Susan Colantuono?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Colantuono for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Susan Colantuono for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Susan Colantuono or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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