Suzanne Knight

As a speaker, Suzanne is known for her ability to cut through the noise and deliver high-impact keynotes that leave audiences inspired and equipped. She’s presented on some of the world’s most influential stages, including:

• TEDx, where she explored agile leadership and mastering life’s chaos
• Forbes Women’s Summit in Riyadh, speaking on the future of women’s leadership
• Consumer & Retail Forum in Seoul, delivering the keynote to 500+ senior government and retail leaders across Asia, engaged by ChosunBiz, the largest media agency in Korea
• Host of a townhall for 6,000+ employees at Walmart, where she interviewed Walmart’s International and Canadian CEOs
• Skillsoft global keynote on digital transformation, reaching over 600 leaders in 36 countries with practical insights on AI, augmented reality, and customer experience

Suzanne Knight isn’t just an expert in change—she leads it. From advising Fortune 500s and government agencies, to guiding Canadian powerhouses through large-scale redesigns, Suzanne has helped over 80 companies in 14 countries lead through uncertainty.

Most Requested Keynotes:

• Never Waste a Good Crisis: Lead with intention in uncertain times, strengthen decision-making discipline, and convert disruption into strategic momentum.
• Create More Time: Free capacity, improve cross-functional decision velocity, and focus teams on the work that creates measurable value.
• The Next Big Thing: Harness AI and digital transformation to accelerate strategic impact, enhance productivity, and achieve meaningful ROI.
• Relatable Authority: Build leadership credibility that elevates trust and strengthens engagement, performance, and accountability.

Bringing real-world experience to the stage, Suzanne helps leaders reimagine how work gets done and build organizations that are more agile, inclusive, and future-ready.

With her, audiences don’t get fluff or theory—they get proven frameworks, practical tools, and a relatable voice that resonates across levels.

Your audience will walk away equipped to:

• Lead with clarity in times of disruption and ambiguity
• Break through complexity to drive clarity, value, and alignment
• Apply cutting-edge practices in AI, digital transformation, and customer experience
• Rebuild trust and engagement inside teams—even during change fatigue
• Use proven tools to lead transformational change with confidence

What makes Suzanne different:

• She’s not just on stage—she’s on the front lines.Suzanne actively works with executives and teams inside Fortune 500s, top Canadian companies, and government agencies to lead real transformation. She’s a practitioner, not a theorist, and her insights come straight from boardrooms, crisis response rooms, and strategy sessions happening right now.
• She walks the talk.With 60+ organizations across 14 countries relying on her guidance through major change, Suzanne has built a reputation for delivering transformation that actually sticks.

Having advised over 80 companies in 14 countries, Suzanne is a sought-after voice for events focused on transformation, leadership, digital innovation, and the future of work. She blends boardroom credibility, real-world strategy, and a compelling stage presence that consistently earns rave reviews from audiences and event organizers alike.

As CEO of mBolden, Suzanne has served as a trusted advisor on a $2 billion enterprise transformation, guiding executive teams through strategy alignment, culture change, and organizational redesign. Her firm has worked with Fortune 500s, top Canadian companies, and public-sector organizations—helping them navigate complexity and drive sustainable, people-centred growth.

Previously, Suzanne held senior corporate roles, including Vice President of Transformation Services at Walmart Canada, where she led organizational effectiveness, business agility, and large-scale redesign as part of a $4.5 billion transformation—one of the most significant in Canadian retail history.

Suzanne is also the co-founder of Be Uninterrupted, a national platform using AI and human connection to help professional women avoid or navigate career interruptions. Addressing more than 150 possible work, health, family, and financial disruptions, the platform is a direct extension of Suzanne’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and systemic change in the workforce.

What clients say:

“We invited Suzanne Knight as a keynote for one of our VIP client events. She was funny, engaging, and her tips, real stories, and education woven throughout her keynote left our clients feeling like work-life balance was possible and left them excited to put her insights to work.”— Ashley Park, Manager, Media Business Department, ChosunBiz

“Suzanne has a rare ability to connect strategic thinking with the emotional side of leadership. People walked away thinking differently—and leading differently.”— SVP, HR, Global Retail Brand “

One of the best speakers we've ever brought in. She made the abstract feel doable and got even the skeptics leaning in.”— Head of Learning, CPG Industry Leader

“The sessions were truly wonderful! I wish all my speakers could deliver with the same level of expertise. The session and the insights video were both top notch!”— Amy Cantin, Director of Leadership Programs, Skillsoft

Suzanne holds a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and an MBA in Finance and Strategy, and has been teaching executive education at Schulich ExecEd (York University) for more than a decade.

She has been recognized nationally and globally for her impact and leadership:

• The Peak’s Emerging Leader List (2023)
• Digital Media Zone’s Women of the Year (2023)
• Finalist – Success Magazine’s Woman of the Year (2024)
• Nominee – RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year (2025)

Event planners choose Suzanne because she delivers what modern audiences crave: strategic insight, real-world relevance, and immediate takeaways. Whether speaking to executive teams, high-potential leaders, or cross-functional audiences, Suzanne brings clarity, energy, and a deep understanding of what it takes to lead in a world of relentless change.