Speaking and Facilitation

Susan O'Hara is an engaging and entertaining public speaker with topics that derive from a lifetime of adventures and experiences. From a full career in top management in government service to entrepreneurship in the footwear industry, as a social media influencer and author and a disability advocate, Susan has many adventures to share that will inspire and generate new ways of thinking.

Popular Speaking Topics

From Government Manager to Social Media Influencer

Money and power are not enough.  Susan tells her engaging story of finding her passion and community after 28 years in government service.

Disrupting the Footwear Industry

Susan’s inspiring story will motivate your audience to think outside the box and be persistent as you tackle challenges in new ways, in often well-established systems that are sometimes hesitant to change long-standing traditions.

Experiences as an Extremely Driven Woman with a Rarely Understood Condition 

Learn about the challenges of convincing others your condition is real, and how Susan overcame the stigma of obesity to rise to the top in government service and take what she learned there to advance the cause of her often-misunderstood diagnosis to help millions of other women in the same situation.

You Don’t Need Anyone’s Permission!

Hear the stories of how Susan set up a social media empire from home, publishing numerous books, becoming a fashion model and social media influencer, all without anyone’s blessing!

Holding the Door for Employees with Different Abilities and Gifts

This tale of workplace discrimination can be used to support your diversity and inclusion and disability awareness training for managers and employees.  Take what Susan experienced firsthand to enable your teams to do better, be aware of unseen disabilities, and use the gifts of ell employees regardless of conditions that may hinder one portion of employee life.

*Susan can also customize presentation or facilitated sessions to suit the needs of your audience

Learn More about Susan

let's work together! Email your event details to legslikemine@gmail.com for a custom speaking plan to engage, inspire and uplift your audience.

What Happens Next?

After we receive your email, we will collaborate with you to design your program and accept your firm invitation.  At that time, 50% of speaker fees plus firm travel expenses (air and lodging) are due.  One month before the speaking date, the remaining 50% is due. We will be eager to hear your feedback on the event!   At completion of the event, a final invoice for actual travel expenses will be sent to you within one week, with payment due net 30.