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
The Smallest Step Is the Most Courageous One
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, dramatic pivots, and overnight success. But real transformation rarely arrives in a single leap. It unfolds in small, courageous decisions made when no one is watching.
After a life-threatening accident left doctors questioning whether she would ever walk normally again, Susan was forced to redefine courage. It was no longer about intensity or inspiration—it was about taking one small step forward without certainty.
In this powerful and practical keynote, Susan challenges audiences to release the pressure of perfection and embrace the discipline of incremental progress. She reveals how:
The smallest step can interrupt fear.
Repetition builds resilience and identity.
Movement creates clarity.
Courage grows through action—not confidence.
This talk leaves audiences feeling steady rather than hyped, aligned rather than overwhelmed. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, they walk away equipped to take the next step toward their dreams—and a transformed life.
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 disappear. It waits.
In this energizing and deeply encouraging keynote, Susan speaks to those who feel behind, overlooked, or left wondering if it is too late. Drawing from years of endurance, rebuilding, and disciplined faith, she demonstrates that perseverance—not timing—is what unlocks potential.
Audiences will discover:
Why resilience compounds over time.
How hardship can become preparation for what’s next.
Why age strengthens resilience rather than limits possibility.
How good habits become a decision, not a feeling.
This message replaces regret with momentum and hesitation with forward movement. Listeners leave reminded that their story is not finished—and that their next season can be their strongest yet.
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: