Speaking & Webinars
Retain & Develop Your Technical Talent—Before They Leave
THE CHALLENGE
I get it. It's a tough market for everyone but women in technology with 10-20 years of experience leave at twice the rate of men.
Not because they lack competence, but because workplaces fail to recognize and reward it effectively.
The cost?
Loss of institutional knowledge, decreased team diversity of thought, and the expense of replacing senior technical talent in an already competitive market.
THE SOLUTION
Research-backed, practical strategies delivered with humor and insight.
My talks engage mixed-gender audiences and create real behavior change—not just inspiration that fades by Monday morning.
What Corporate Clients Say
"I never knew someone with a PhD could be so funny!"
"Practical, humorous, and thought-provoking."
"The best virtual event one employee said she'd ever attended."
Four Core Speaking Topics
01
The Competence Paradox: Getting Ahead in a World Obsessed with Confidence
You're skilled, but do you feel overlooked at work? If you’ve ever felt passed over or that you need to put on a ‘show’ in order to get ahead - this is the presentation for you.
Not progressing is too often blamed on ‘lack of confidence', but this hoax misses genuine capability.
This means we fail to get the right people into the best jobs. Let’s redefine confidence, to make it less about doing a ‘song and dance’ and more about rewarding those who actually know their stuff.
Not with gimmicks, but by getting credit for your valuable skills and hard-earned insights – your competence.
This presentation, drawn from my most recent book; 'The Con Job:Getting Ahead for Competence in a World Obsessed with Confidence'.
Attendees will leave with the tools to:
✦ Capitalise on what you are doing well to silence the ‘imposter’
✦ Convince others to value your hard-earned experience
✦ Redefine confidence so it doesn’t continue to advantage the ‘status quo’
02
Bounce Forward: Unlocking Resilience Through Uncertainty
Last year was certainly not like the year before, and every year going forward will have new challenges we can't even yet imagine.
We are living through turbulent times that require people to navigate AI disruption, organizational restructuring, and sustained ambiguity.
While headlines often feel dim, there are positive ways forward as we make sense of this complexity for ourselves and others.
It will require more than resilience on its' own. This isn't about bouncing back to the status quo.
In her most personal talk yet, author an organisational advisor, Dr. Doyle-Morris will draw on her own experiences as an employer, business owner and expatriate who has lived and worked in 5 countries.
She'll concentrate on the 3 key skills any professional must have to maintain the fortitude they'll need for current and certain future turbulence, to that they can 'bounce forward' to emerge enhanced through challenge.
Attendees will leave with the tools to:
✦ Silence inner critics with evidence-based questions
✦ Embrace hard truths and recall resilience tactics
✦ Share resilience stories for adaptive mindset shifts
✦ Build teams that thrive through sustained change
03
Inspire Inclusion:
Improving Your Ripple Effects
Many employers recognise a diversity of perspectives and experiences is the only way to succeed in a rapidly changing global marketplace and talent pool.
However, even well-intentioned employers and their employees can overlook unintended consequences; the 'ripple effects' of poor people decisions.
Using over 20 years of consultancy in growing inclusive cultures, and avoiding the 'conduct risks' inherent when mistakes are made, Dr. Doyle-Morris will focus on three key areas.
Attendees will leave with the tools to:
✦ Move the needle on equalities via better allyship
✦ Stand up to toxic behavior effectively for a psychologically safer culture
✦ Reward employees for 'values', not just their monetary value.
04
Beyond the Boys' Club: Raising Your Profile Authentically
A firm favourite since it accompanied her first book; 'Beyond the Boys' Club: Strategies for Achieving Career Success as a Woman Working in a Male Dominated Field', Dr. Doyle-Morris uses this presentation to offer tangible strategies that benefit both male and male audience members.
She helps people own their achievements to become comfortable with self-promotion for themselves and their teams, to get the recognition they deserve.
Building on her long-standing coaching practice, and academic research, this event focuses on elevating your professional profile with integrity.
Attendees will leave with the tools to
✦ Get comfortable with being '80% perfect'
✦ 'Toot your own horn' whilst maintaining credibility and authenticity
✦ Recognise you won't get to the next level without delegating more both at home and at work
FORMAT
Standard Presentation:
- 40-minute presentation with interactive questions
- 20-minute Q&A or facilitated panel discussion
Optional Enhancement:
- Books sent directly to attendees' homes to embed learning
✦ All logistics arranged by Suzanne — easy for you to run
Jane Moran, Global CIO, Unilever
"Her message was very powerful and simple: 'No one cares as much about your career as you do!' It was a terrific session and we are already looking forward to having Suzanne come back!"
Berenice Mann, Senior Marketing Manager, Arm
"Two different events and the feedback couldn't have been stronger: very high attendance, fantastic panel facilitation, phenomenal engagement via the chat boxes and question tool, that Suzanne creatively encouraged and no one left the virtual room—all huge wins! One commented that it was the best virtual event she had attended."
Emily French, Head of Employee as a Customer, HSBC Bank Plc.
"380 chose to attend from all across Asia and Europe, and even more requested the recording, which highlights the impact we wanted the event to have! Would thoroughly recommend to other audiences who value insightful and thought-provoking events."
Tasnim Tudor, Director, Global Talent Programmes at CyberArk
"Suzanne spoke to our global audience prior to the release of 'The Con Job.' Her humour and incisive observations were a huge hit with our mixed gender audience and I'd thoroughly recommend buying books for attendees!"
Sharon Moore OBE, British Computing Society
"The feedback we received from our BCS Women event with Suzanne was outstanding and we'd have Suzanne back in a heartbeat. I love her no-holds barred approach and I'm sure you will too."
Morna Simpson, Girl Geeks Scotland
"Suzanne is simply amazing! Her line of questioning was seamless, immaculately researched and perfectly pitched for the audience we attract, with rave reviews including: 'The best event I have ever been to' to 'Amazing! World Class!'"
Get in touch to discuss speaking at your organization.
Forward to leaders who value retention and resilience.
