Speaking Engagements

Signature Keynote

Collaborative Hardball: How Women Reclaim Power Without Becoming Someone They’re Not

Traditional negotiation models were built inside patriarchal systems that reward dominance, penalize collaboration, and quietly expect women to adapt. In this keynote, Susan Coleman—who has trained tens of thousands of leaders across 34 countries—introduces a radically different model of power. Collaborative Hardball reframes negotiation as a way of being, not just a skill, blending strategic mastery with feminine-infused clarity, boundaries, and purpose. Audiences gain language, frameworks, and confidence to negotiate effectively in high-stakes environments without over-accommodating, burning out, or betraying themselves.

Audiences leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how women can collaborate without losing authority

• Practical tools for negotiating roles, boundaries, and influence

• Insight into navigating conflict and hierarchy in systems not designed for them

• Renewed confidence to lead with integrity and strategic force

Additional Keynote & Featured Topics

• Negotiating in Systems Not Designed for You

• From Over-Giving to Influence: Reclaiming Power at Work

• Why Women Are Asked to Collaborate Without Authority—and How to Change the Game

• The New Negotiation: Strategic Collaboration for Complex Times