Suzanne Cardwell possesses over two decades of senior leadership experience across corporate, retail, global consulting, and executive coaching. She has served as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at a Fortune 125 retailer and Chief Strategy Officer at a global consulting firm. Suzanne also led the development and execution of cultural strategies for a Fortune 100 financial institution and was named one of the Top 15 Influential Women by Diversity Global Magazine in 2023.​

Suzanne’s expertise spans clients in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, and from C-suite executives to entrepreneurs. Suzanne is passionate about empowering leaders to unlock potential and drive transformative growth. Known for her empathetic and strategic coaching, she creates a space for leaders to explore their journey, gain clarity, and embrace personal and professional growth.​

Uniquely qualified to guide senior executives and emerging leaders, Suzanne specializes in enhancing leadership skills, driving organizational change, integrating inclusive strategies, building high-performing teams, and achieving measurable personal and professional growth through tailored executive coaching​

Coaching & Advisory Specialization:​

• C-Suite Executives / Sr. Leaders​

• Emerging Leaders​

• Young Professionals​

• Groups, Teams, Individuals​

• Communication​

• Cultural Intelligence​

• Inclusion and Belonging​

• Emotional Intelligence​

• Personal Brand​

• Connected Leadership​

• Leadership Presence​

• Remote Leadership​

• Succession Planning​

Balancing personal and professional development is key to Suzanne’s approach, equipping leaders with the necessary tools to recognize their value, ignite their potential, and foster a sense of connection in a rapidly changing world.​

Outside of work, Suzanne resides in Virginia with her two sons and soon-to-be wife. She enjoys travel, learning, and is actively involved in philanthropic efforts supporting youth, families, and animals, including work with organizations like Feed More, Habitat for Humanity, and the SPCA.

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