Karen Susman - Client Comments

Partial Client List | What Clients are Saying

They keep asking her back.

A few audiences who've experienced Karen Susman's keynotes, and workshops on Humor, Life Balance, Networking, Presentation Skills, Building Community Involvement.

Business, Associations, Private Sector

American Society of Association Executives*
Young Presidents' Organization*
American Express Tax and Business Services*
National Restaurant Association*
Alliant Foodservice
National Association of Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers
Direct Marketing Association
International Association of Business Communicators*
Ketchum Public Relations Worldwide*
Janus Fund*
Marriott Hotels*
CH2M Hill Consulting Engineers*
Burger King Corporation
Women's Foodservice Forum*
Springfield, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York*
American Consulting Engineers Council*
National Postal Forum
NACE: International Autobody Congress & Exposition
Pizza Expo*
Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau*
Inc. Magazine
Meeting Professionals International*
Medical Group Management Association*
NBC Entertainment

* repeat clients

Municipal and other Public Sector

National League of Cities*
International City/County Management Association*
American Public Works Association*
League of California Cities
Oregon/Washington Public Works Associations
Utah City Managers Association
Alaska, Iowa, Washington, New Jersey Municipal Leagues
Wyoming Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
San Bernadino Public Schools
Town of Addison, Texas
New York Council of Mayors
Texas Municipal League*
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors*
Colorado, Texas, Wyoming and Indiana Elected Officials*
City of Denver, Colorado*
State of Colorado*
Colorado Association of Transit Agencies*
US Postal Service*

* repeat clients

People are talking.

“I cannot recommend Karen Susman highly enough. Karen presented to a diverse group of 65 professionals with various networking styles, and was extremely well received. Her presentation was funny and engaging, and she not only made everyone better networkers, but she easily made everyone in the room feel good about themselves. If you are looking for an amazing speaker, then you can finish your search here. Karen has a remarkable ability to connect with an audience and deliver a value-added message! You should hire her without hesitation!” Paul Kosempel, Dir., Denver University, Alumni Career Information

"The sessions for our Executive Committee were extremely well put together, fascinating, as well as very useful for the interaction of the team...your style, charm and personality in conducting the classes made them even more interesting. I would highly recommend similar sessions to other organizations." Alain Piallat, General Manager, Marriott Hotels

"I was impressed by your devotion to meeting our needs before, during and after your presentation." Robert Hartzell, Executive Director Colorado Mountain College Leadership Development Program on the first year of eight consecutive years of hiring Karen Susman.

"Yet another excellent presentation." Louise Layton, Wedgewood Productions, Inc. Convention Designers and Producers.

"We spent 30 magical minutes leaving the business world behind and just laughing." Jerry Ingram, Sr. VP, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

"Your suggestions worked perfectly....transformed my impact on the audience." Kevin Byrne, MD

"The last speaker on the last day of a conference is a tough time slot. Our participants loved your presentation. Your energetic and motivating style made the morning fly by. Thank you for bringing humor to us. People asked me to bring you back soon. ... I appreciated your making me look so good." Debbie Cook, Institute Director, University of Colorado at Boulder.

"No surprise...the leadership summit program is off to an excellent start. Thank you for all of your hard work and the thought and time you invested in your presentation. The evaluation forms indicate an overwhelming success! We could not be more pleased." Scott McQuinn, Director of Education, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors.

"Your name is on the top of my list. Your presentation on networking helped generate new possibilities in the minds of those in attendance. The humor was refreshing." Mary O'Connor, Executive Director, Women's Foodservice Forum

"I want to thank you for your excellent presentation given to the YPO Houston Chapter. People responded that the presentation really made them think about loosening up and having more fun in the work place." Linda Benge, President, Trees, Inc.