Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to adapt to change by fostering a shift from "why we can't" to "how might we?" She is an innovation and creative thinking expert with over 20 years of experience in speaking, consulting, and coaching internationally. As an instructor in Harvard’s Professional Development Program, she teaches applied human creativity and innovation, utilizing the neuroscience of creative thinking to enhance learning and organizational progress.

In her corporate career, Robertson has managed new product development for Fortune 500 companies including Pepsico, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hasbro, and Fruit of the Loom. She has also worked as a consultant with major clients such as Kellogg’s, New York Presbyterian University Hospital, Pepsico, and Bank of America, focusing on strategic creativity. Her consultancy leverages neuroscience to enhance human creativity and helps organizations overcome institutional barriers to innovation.

Robertson is a keynote speaker known for energizing audiences globally and providing insights to fuel organizational change and innovation. Her speaking topics include "THE SECRETS OF VISIONARY THINKERS: Living in Possibility" and "BANNING THE 'YES, BUT…': Cultivating Imagination to Drive More Agile Problem-Solving." She uses storytelling and interactive engagement to inspire audiences to action and drive meaningful impact, making her suitable for a variety of events including corporate, educational, non-profit, or private functions.