My Story
From a young age, I discovered my true purpose: to inspire and empower others through speaking and writing. With a passion for motivating audiences to embrace meaningful change, I guide individuals and leaders to live authentically and align their lives with their deepest purpose.
My journey includes diverse corporate roles that sharpened my professional skills yet left me yearning for more fulfillment. Despite entrepreneurial success owning two franchises, I recognized that true impact comes from connecting with one’s “why” and cultivating essential soft skills and effective time management.
As an empty-nester, I bring heartfelt insights on navigating life transitions, including redefining identity and maintaining resilience through challenges like raising a prodigal son. With over 30 years of marriage, I share lessons on building authentic, lasting relationships grounded in faithfulness and perseverance.
My personal story includes overcoming addiction, homelessness, and the trials of single motherhood—experiences that have shaped my understanding of mindset, emotional strength, and trust. These life lessons fuel my commitment to helping others break free from limitations and step into their fullest potential.
If you’re seeking clarity on your purpose, fulfillment, or how to become a more effective leader, I offer proven strategies for self-discovery and growth that inspire transformation and lasting success.
“As leaders, we have to be able to handle conversations that aren’t always comfortable. How else do we grow if we don’t listen to people who don’t line up with our thoughts and belief systems?”
— Susan Bigler quoted in
October 16, 2025
THE METHOD
Shed that S#!t !
I call it shedding. Not shedding who you are, shedding what you’ve been carrying.
Shedding looks like:
* Releasing stories you built to survive - rather than the truths you are meant to live
* Letting habits go when their job is done
* Outgrowing identities that earned praise but cost you peace
* Choosing discomfort once instead of resentment every day
This isn’t about forcing change.
“Susan Bigler is a purpose-driven speaker, writer, and leadership mentor dedicated to inspiring meaningful change. From a young age, she recognized her calling: to empower individuals and leaders to live authentically and align their lives with their deepest “why.”
— Digital Refernence ; Best Keynote Speakers in Miami 2025
I believe:
Choice is power
Reinvention is courage
Purpose is personal
Leadership doesn’t require armor
Safety creates boldness
When people feel supported, they take braver steps.
That’s where real leadership begins.
