Suzie Lavington

Suzie Lavington is a keynote speaker, trainer, and bestselling author who specialises in confidence, public speaking, and communication. With a decade of theatre experience and a Drama degree from Bristol University, she now delivers The Art of Public Speaking workshop and The Art of Being Brilliant programme to organisations, schools, and the public sector. Her bestselling book, "A Girl's Guide to Being Fearless" (Wiley 2020), and her work with Art of Brilliance over seven years have established her as a trusted voice in personal development. In 2023, she co-founded The Fearless Femme Academy, launching as a confidence and communication academy in 2026, equipping audiences with practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, silence their inner critic, and find their voice in any professional setting.

After graduating from Bristol University with a BA in Drama, Suzie Lavington began her career making tea for actors on film sets before deciding she'd rather be in front of the camera herself. She trained at Drama Studio London and spent the next decade performing in theatre, where a pivotal audition for the Royal Shakespeare Company became a turning point. Bombing that audition could have ended her dream, but instead it sparked a determination to master the fear that had held her back. That personal transformation laid the foundation for everything that followed, turning her stagecraft and hard-won confidence into tools she now uses to help others find their voice.

Today, Suzie works as a keynote speaker, MC, trainer, and speaking coach, delivering The Art of Public Speaking workshop and The Art of Being Brilliant programme through her seven-year partnership with Art of Brilliance. Her bestselling book, "A Girl's Guide to Being Fearless" (Wiley 2020), distils her approach to building confidence in teenage girls, whilst her speaking engagements span corporate, educational, and public sector audiences. She has presented at major events including the Schools & Academies Show at ExCel and the West Sussex Primary School Leadership Conference, and has hosted the NatWest EWiF Awards. In 2023, she co-founded The Fearless Femme Academy, a confidence and communication academy for women preparing for their next chapter, which launches fully in 2026. Her work draws on lived experience of overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, giving her insights a credibility that resonates across diverse audiences.

Suzie's sessions focus on practical shifts rather than grand gestures. She teaches people to recognise and silence their inner critic, to breathe through nerves, and to believe they belong in the room before they even speak. Audiences leave with strategies they can apply immediately, whether preparing for a presentation, navigating a difficult conversation, or simply showing up with more confidence in their daily work. Her coaching clients often describe quiet but profound transformations, walking in full of nerves and leaving surprised by what they've achieved. By combining her theatre training with positive psychology principles, Suzie creates lasting impact that extends far beyond the stage, helping individuals and organisations unlock potential they didn't know they had.