Inspire growth, resilience, and conscious leadership through lived experience.
Susan Dunlop
Speaker | Survivor Advocate | Leadership Coach | Writer
Susan Dunlop is the founder of Blue Borage and Australia’s first certified TED*® and 3 Vital Questions® facilitator.
A survivor, advocate, and leadership expert, she brings over 25 years of professional leadership, five years of research into sibling sexual abuse, and a lived commitment to trauma-informed empowerment.
Susan blends lived experience, deep inquiry, and practical tools to create powerful, compassionate conversations that shift mindsets and inspire action in workplaces, schools, communities, and advocacy spaces.
Available For
- Keynote Presentations
- Panel Discussions
- Live Workshops
- Conference Speaking
- Empowered Leadership Facilitation
Speaking Topics
- You Are Not Alone
Acknowledging the lived experience of those affected by sibling sexual abuse, with a compassionate, hope-filled message of recovery and empowerment. - From Silence to Empowerment
A call to action for prevention and healing from sibling sexual abuse, rooted in lived experience and practical recovery strategies. - What the World Needs Now: Shifting from Reactivity to Empowerment
How TED*® and 3 Vital Questions® frameworks help individuals and teams transform drama and reactivity into creative, empowered action. - Breaking the Cycles of Drama
Transforming personal and professional relationships through conscious communication and resilience-building. - The Empowerment Dynamic in Action
Practical leadership strategies for moving from reactive cycles to outcome-focused mindsets in teams and organisations. - Lived Experience as a Compass (New)
How personal stories illuminate gaps in prevention, highlight opportunities for change, and catalyse systemic transformation. - The Ripple Effect of Storytelling (New)
Harnessing the healing power of authentic narrative to foster connection, understanding, and social change. - Trauma-Informed Leadership in Action (New)
Building trust-based, emotionally intelligent teams using principles from lived experience and leadership coaching.
Why Invite Susan
- A survivor advocate who speaks with openness, compassion, and hope
- A leadership expert who transforms theory into actionable change
- Australia’s first certified TED*® and 3 Vital Questions® facilitator
- A creative, vulnerable, and engaging speaker who inspires practical transformation
- An author and storyteller whose journey bridges lived experience and leadership insight
Audience Reflection
Susan brings the rare combination of lived experience, deep knowledge, and authentic leadership. She doesn’t just talk about change — she inspires it.
Book Susan to Speak
Ready to inspire conscious communication, resilience, and leadership?
Submit your enquiry and let’s explore how Susan can help create impact for your audience.