Keynotes to Turn Risk Into Strategic Advantage
Susan Schramm equips leaders to stop tiptoeing around risk
—and start using it to unlock clarity, alignment, and results.
Inspire Your Audience to Turn Risk into Momentum
Susan Schramm inspired everyone when she keynoted at our conference. She reminded us why we do what we do, and the impact we can have. We were all ready and motivated to take action!
REBECCA JONES
Managing Partner
Dysart & Jones Associates
Inspiring Organizations and Communities
FORTUNE 500 CORPORATIONS • NONPROFITS • ASSOCIATIONS • EMERGING COMPANIES
Leaders in Your Audience Face a Hidden Threat
they’ve gotten derailed due to confusion, hesitation, or misalignment.
In every talk, Susan helps your audience uncover what’s been hiding in plain sight
and equips them with tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.
• Clarity – Instant recognition of their real strategic challenges
• Practical Tools – Simple frameworks they can apply right away
• Confidence – Fresh courage to take action on what matters most
Meet Susan Schramm
Turn Vision Into Action That Sticks
After decades leading strategies with Fortune 500 corporations,
nonprofits, and emerging companies, Susan saw a pattern:
even the most brilliant plans fail when leaders ignore the people
side of risk.
To change that, she developed the De-Risk System for Impact® — a proven methodology that
transforms hidden threats into strategic advantages.
Audiences say Susan brings energy, clarity, and real-world
experience — giving them the fresh perspective they need to
cut through roadblocks and move forward with confidence.
From Strategy to Results: Talks That Move People to Action
Every session is customized for your audience and format,
but always built on one core principle: turning invisible risks into strategic momentum.
Why Most Strategic Initiatives Fail — And How Yours Won’t
Perfect for: Leadership conferences,
executive teams, board retreats
Takeaway
Audiences learn a systematic approach to spot and neutralize the hidden barriers that stall strategies — so bold ideas actually deliver results.
Navigating Risk When
the Stakes Are High
Perfect for: Industry conferences,
professional associations,
leadership development programs
Takeaway
Leaders discover how to transform risk from a paralyzing threat into a competitive advantage through proven frameworks for making high-stakes decisions.
From Talk to Action: Creating Alignment That Moves the Needle
Perfect for: High-potential leaders,
mission-driven organizations, board
and leadership retreats
Takeaway
Leaders leave with tools to help them bridge the gap — turning isolated efforts into coordinated momentum that drives strategic impact.
Conversations That Spark Momentum
Check out Susan on podcasts and in speaking engagements offering
practical ideas leaders need to turn vision into action.
What Makes Susan Schramm Different
“Susan helped us de-risk our strategy, clarify our positioning and build a common message framework that we were able to immediately leverage. She took us from 0 to 60 mph in weeks!”
JOHN JANOWIAK,
President & CEO,
Inclusive Engineering Consortium
“Susan Schramm excels at distilling complex concepts into clear strategies. A rare combination of analytical precision and inspirational leadership.”
HARALD BRAUN,
Board Member, Investor, Executive
Chairman, and CEO of
Guident Corporation
“Susan Schramm helps you think through the risks and opportunities of your strategy and build a plan to inspire diverse people and organizations to help you achieve it.”
ANA MARIA LOWRY,
Supply Chain Diversity Expert, Author,
President & CEO, A&P International
The Leaders in Your Audience Who Need This Message
VISION-DRIVEN LEADERS
When you’re driving a bold vision and feel the weight of making it happen
WHEN TACKLING COMPLEXITY
When you’re leading through tangled challenges and competing priorities with no clear path forward.
WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH
When failure isn’t an option and you need clarity, not just motivation.
FORMATS THAT DELIVER RESULTS
KEYNOTES &
PANEL MODERATION:
45-90 minutes
of transformative
insights
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS &
VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENTS:
Half-day or full-day deep dives
that both inspire and lead your
audience to practical application
LEADERSHIP
RETREATS:
Engaging strategic insights
and team alignment in
a surprisingly short time.
Let’s Create A Strategic Breakthrough for Your Audience
The best way to determine if Susan is the right fit for your audience is through a brief conversation about your
audience’s specific strategic challenges and transformation goals
During our discussion, we’ll explore:
• Strategic obstacles your audience is currently facing
• How to apply the De-Risk System for Impact for maximum impact
• Practical next steps to make your event a catalyst for real organizational change
Let’s Talk About Your Event
Susan Schramm inspired everyone
when she keynoted at our conference.
She reminded us why we do what we
do, and the impact we can have. We all
felt motivated to take action!
REBECCA JONES
Managing Partner
Dysart & Jones Associates
Want to explore whether I’m the right fit for your audience? Share a few quick details —and we’ll schedule a brief conversation.
Susan Schramm delivers a worldclass approach to how to think differently and talk about risk as a positive
force in strategy….to help you turn
your vision into reality and impact.
JAY ALLYSON
Entrepreneur,
Business Strategist