Susie Dent

Susie Dent is best known for her appearances on the popular UK TV game show “Countdown," where she has presided over Dictionary Corner since 1992. A former Editorial Director for Oxford University Press and spokesperson for the Oxford English Dictionary, Dent is certainly considered an expert in her field. She co-hosts the extremely popular "Something Rhymes with Purple" podcast with celebrity co-host Gyles Brandreth, where they uncover hidden origins of language and sayings and exchange witty quips and fun wordplay every week.

She has a superb ability to pinpoint the power of precise language and the value of its use across business and personal contexts, enabling leaders to communicate effortlessly and memorably. She weaves entertaining yet educational stories and case studies into her presentations, drawn from a lifetime’s observation of how language has helped and hindered. Her keynotes have fun and interactive elements that bring her message to life for audiences. Dent’s sessions enable organizations and management teams to refine their messages and effectively improve how they communicate internally and with customers.

Companies worldwide face daily challenges related to language, including demographic nuances and cultural differences in vocabulary. Dent gives her audiences a new appreciation of precise language's value, suggesting ways to integrate her approaches into more powerful word choices across different relationships. She even illuminates how jargon and slang play a convincing role within and between different business tribes in successfully negotiating personal and professional success.