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Susan Heaton-Wright is a multi-award-winning businesswoman, international keynote speaker, former prize-winning opera singer, TEDx speaker, author, podcaster, and the creator of SuperStar Communicator™.
She empowers emerging leaders, professionals, and organisations to communicate with impact, confidence, clarity, and credibility—whether they are giving speeches, presenting ideas, pitching for investment, influencing stakeholders, or making their mark in meetings.
At first glance, it may seem as though Susan was born a SuperStar—but the reality is very different. Naturally a quiet and reserved person, Susan had to learn the skills of owning the stage: building confidence, developing a strong presence, finding her authentic voice, and learning how to evaluate and improve her performance. After training as an opera singer and performing on international stages, Susan discovered that voice alone isn’t enough—it’s charisma, confidence, and mastery of performance techniques that truly make an impact.
Her unique background combining opera, performance, and neuroscience gives Susan a fresh perspective on spoken communication. She developed the SuperStar Communicator™ methodology, which focuses on five key skill areas to help people simplify the process of delivering high-impact presentations and influencing others. Unlike many communication experts, Susan deeply understands the challenges of being heard in fast-paced business environments and equips her clients with practical strategies to make sure their voice and opinions are noticed.
As an international speaker, Susan regularly delivers keynotes, masterclasses, and seminars—both in person and virtually—for professional organisations, businesses, and leaders worldwide. She has spoken at conferences and events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, including Lithuania, the UAE, France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK. In 2022, she delivered a virtual keynote to business leaders in Myanmar alongside the British Ambassador and a Senior UN Director, during a period of political unrest and strict curfews—demonstrating her ability to inspire and connect with audiences in challenging circumstances.
In 2025, Susan delivered her TEDxNorthwich talk, “The Maestro Effect: Unlocking Brilliance in Others,” exploring how leaders can empower those around them to perform at their very best.
Through her company, SuperStar Communicator™, Susan has worked with multinational pharmaceutical companies, global professional services firms, and international associations, supporting clients from over 140 countries worldwide. She is also a Launch Leader for EMEA leadership programmes with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) and was named one of the Top 100 Influential Female Entrepreneurs in the UK in 2020.
Mission Statement: Susan’s mission is simple: to empower individuals to present the very best version of themselves in every business conversation—from pitching ideas and leading meetings to delivering impactful presentations and speaking on stage.
From diva to leader—what does it take to make the leap? Susan Heaton-Wright takes audiences behind the scenes of her journey from operatic soloist to leadership communication expert, sharing practical lessons on executive presence, influence, and resilience—skills that transform the way leaders communicate, inspire, and succeed in business.
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In this thought-provoking session, Susan Heaton-Wright introduces “The Maestro Effect”, showing leaders how to unlock brilliance in their people. By learning to spot potential, inspire confidence, and make every team member feel valued, leaders create workplaces where individuals thrive—and talent stays.
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How can women amplify their voices and influence as leaders in today’s business world? In this empowering keynote, Susan Heaton-Wright shares practical strategies and the
SuperStar Communicator™ framework to help women navigate leadership, inspire teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate with confidence and credibility.
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How do you build the communication skills that set future leaders apart? In this signature keynote, Susan Heaton-Wright reveals her SuperStar Communicator™ framework, giving emerging leaders and rising talent the tools to speak with authority, engage stakeholders, influence and make a lasting impression in every business conversation.
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I have had great experience working with Susan on delivering a speech to support our stakeholders in the Middle East region. it was so easy working with Susan. She understood our requirements, what we wanted and how she needed to customise the content for the audience; the content and delivery was great and we received great feedback from the attendees. I would definitely ask Susan to do another speech for our members in the region.
I had the pleasure of connecting with Susan to speak at our company’s International Women’s Day event on behalf of our Employee Resource Group (ERG): Women@Haleon. Her session on “Raise Your Visibility for Career Success” was nothing short of exceptional.
Susan brought an incredible energy to the event, captivating the audience from the moment she began. Her enthusiasm and passion for empowering women in their careers were truly infectious. She provided many of practical tips and strategies that were immediately actionable, making her advice not only insightful but also highly applicable to our professional lives.
