Susan Sorg LanzSpeaking & Media
“You don’t need a life-changing moment to begin again—you only need the courage to take the next faithful step.”
Susan speaks to those who sense they were created for more—yet feel stalled by fear, hardship, or long seasons of doubt. Through powerful, deeply personal stories of recovery and resilience, she shows how lasting transformation is built—not in dramatic moments, but in the subtle decision to keep moving forward.
Her keynotes blend stories of her own recovery back from tragedy, and what she learned along the way, to help listeners learn how to take their own faithful step forward toward transformational life change. She does not promise instant breakthrough or dramatic reinvention. Instead, reveals how transformation truly happens: through obedience in the next small step, repeated surrender, and the discipline of taking that next faithful step.
Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators, women’s conferences, or junior high and high school students, or general audiences, Susan delivers a message that is both deeply genuine, relatable and universally applicable.
Keynotes on Courage, Perseverance, and Purpose
Susan Sorg Lanz delivers keynote messages that challenge audiences to rethink courage and rediscover the strength found in steady progress. Drawing from personal experience and a deeply grounded faith, she shares practical insights that resonate across industries and generations.
From corporate stages to classrooms and conferences, her talks invite audiences to move beyond hesitation and take the next step toward the life they were created to live.
Signature TED / General Audience Keynote
What’s Your 100 Miles?
The Courage to Take the Next Step
Ideal for: Leadership conferences, corporate events, educators, high school students, wellness events, women’s conferences, and TED-style platforms.
We live in a culture that celebrates breakthrough moments and overnight success. But real transformation rarely happens in a single leap. It is built through small, courageous decisions—often made when no one is watching and there is no guarantee of success.
After a life-threatening accident left doctors questioning whether she would ever run—or even walk normally—again, Susan set a goal that seemed impossible: run 100 miles. That one audacious decision forced her to confront her deepest fears, redefine what she believed was possible, and rebuild her life one step at a time.
She discovered that transformation wasn’t about intensity, inspiration, or suddenly becoming fearless. It was about choosing to move forward before she felt ready—taking one small, courageous step without certainty that it would work.
In this powerful and practical keynote, Susan challenges audiences to release the pressure of perfection and embrace the extraordinary power of incremental progress. She reveals how:
The smallest step can interrupt fear.
Repeated action builds resilience—and reshapes how we see ourselves.
Movement creates clarity when the path ahead is uncertain.
Courage is built through action, not confidence.
At the heart of the talk is one defining question: “What’s your 100 miles?”
What is the dream, challenge, or calling that feels just beyond what you believe you can do?
Audiences leave not simply inspired, but challenged to stop waiting for the perfect moment, identify the next courageous step, and take it. Because a transformed life doesn’t begin when fear disappears. It begins the moment you decide to move forward anyway.
Inspiration & Endurance Keynote
Never Give Up Hope: No Matter Your Age, You Are Far More Capable Than You Think
Ideal for: Women’s events, community gatherings, faith-based conferences, alumni groups, mid-career professionals, and audiences navigating transition.
Many people assume capacity diminishes with time—that dreams belong to youth and courage has an expiration date. But growth does not retire. Calling does not stay dormant til we’re ready. It waits for the perfect moment when we are ready to allow it to emerge.
In this energizing and deeply encouraging keynote, Susan speaks to those who feel behind, overlooked, or left wondering if it is too early or too late to make a difference. Drawing from years of endurance, rebuilding, and disciplined faith, she demonstrates that perseverance—not timing—is what unlocks potential.
Audiences will discover:
Why grit and resilience compound over time.
How hardship can be perfect preparation for what’s next.
Why age can strengthen opportunities rather than limit possibilities.
How good habits are a decision, not a feeling.
This message replaces regret with momentum and hesitation with confident forward movement. Listeners leave reminded that their story is not finishedor waiting to start—and that their next season can be the one they’ve been waiting for. The best time to start—in now!
Media & Interview Topics
Susan is available for podcast interviews, panel discussions, and media features on topics including:
Perseverance through life-altering setbacks
Redefining courage through faith rather than fear
Achieving results through incremental progress and faithful discipline
Trusting God in seasons of uncertainty
Reclaiming purpose after long seasons of survival
Book Susan to Speak
Susan brings clarity, conviction, and a grounded, faith-anchored presence to every audience. Her talks are not about hype or quick inspiration—they are about helping people recognize where they are, realign with who they were created to be, and encourage them to take the next faithful step forward.
To inquire about availability, keynote themes, or customized presentations: