Susan Cain
About
Susan Cain: Bestselling Author of Quiet and Bittersweet | Speaker on Introversion, Leadership and Human Connection
Why Book Susan Cain?
Susan Cain helps organizations recognize contributions that can be overlooked in a workplace that rewards visibility and constant conversation. Author of Quiet and Bittersweet, she explores how personality, reflection and emotional experience influence the way people work together.
Her presentations combine research and stories with a thoughtful, accessible delivery. Susan gives leaders a reason to reconsider how meetings, collaboration and culture can make room for different voices and deeper connection.
Why Is Susan Cain Right for Your Audience?
Susan is a strong fit for leadership conferences, HR programs, employee events and education meetings. Consider her when an organization wants to hear more of its people’s ideas or create a more supportive environment.
Book Susan when your audience needs to:
- Recognize the strengths of quieter colleagues
- Create more inclusive meetings and collaboration
- Reconsider assumptions about effective leadership
- Make space for reflection and independent thinking
- Build empathy during difficult transitions
- Strengthen creativity and human connection
Audience Takeaways
Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:
- More aware of how introverts and extroverts contribute
- Ready to examine participation in meetings and teams
- Clearer on the value of reflection in creative work
- Better prepared to acknowledge difficult emotions
- Equipped with ideas for a more supportive workplace
Keynote Programs
Quiet: How to Harness the Strengths of Introverts to Change How We Work, Lead, and Innovate
Susan explores how organizations can better use introverted talent and make room for ideas from different personalities. Ideal for leadership, HR and innovation audiences.
Bittersweet: The Secret Keys to Creativity and Connection
Susan examines how acknowledging sorrow and longing can deepen empathy, authenticity and creativity. Ideal for organizations exploring connection and a more supportive work culture.
Is Susan Cain Right for Your Event?
Tell us about your audience, whose voices you want to bring forward and the culture you want the event to support. We can help select Susan’s most relevant program, discuss customization and confirm availability and fee.
Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.
Topics and Audience Takeaways
Recent Publications
I've never seen so much energy from conference attendees during a presentation - the first session after lunch no less! Susan had every senior finance executive in the room captivated.








