RESILIENCY IS YOUR GREATEST SUPERPOWER
Google Leadership Symposium: Panel Discussion & Breakout Session with Suzanne “Xena” Lesko
January 29, 2025
Larry “LG”,
Thank you so much for your commitment to building leaders of resiliency as you enter this new season of emergent leadership within the Google workplace and culture.
I enjoyed our discovery call and learning more about your plan for the Leadership Symposium in Atlanta, the work you are doing at Google, and your “puzzle and math homework” goals for Resiliency both personally and professionally.
Thank you for sharing about Real Talk, Real Action and Real Connection as you build leadership, connection and community within HBCU, Tribal and Hispanic, and the marginalized lived experience.
The value-add would be on the resiliency panel on Wednesday Jan 29th. I can add insights on going into situations differently because you are the minority or have imposter syndrome, and how to find your innate superpower to move through environments, before holding follow-on breakout sessions to achieve your desired end-state.
After our call, I spent some time writing a custom session description for Resiliency is Your Greatest Superpower: Unleash Your Inner Warrior and Become Unstoppable!
I’m looking forward to partnering with you and co-creating better futures for your Google team and stakeholders.
Resiliency is Your Greatest Superpower:
Unleash Your Inner Warrior and Become Unstoppable!
If you're struggling with the pressures and rigors of a world on fire, you're not alone. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out in our fast-paced, ever-changing modern world.
Resiliency is crucial for recovering from setbacks and crises. The challenge isn't that we don't know how to be resilient; it's that we know too much. We're drowning in a sea of information, misinformation, and disinformation, making it hard to discern what's truly important.
So, how do we uncover the essentials for building a resilient life both personally and professionally, especially in a fast-paced environment of Google?
In this fun, hair-raising panel, retired U.S. Navy Captain and combat veteran Suzanne ‘Xena’ Lesko will share her tales of adventure and chaos from around the world. She'll reveal the superpowers and actions needed to become a Resilient Leader yourself to overcome the daily challenges of a fast-paced corporate environment, including burnout, imposter syndrome, and stress.
Xena's presentation captures her jaw-dropping tales from her military career, personal life, and even her vacations!
Are you ready to unleash your inner hero?
Testimonials
“With an impressive depth of knowledge across various fields and a lifetime of rich experiences, Suzanne’s kind heart truly sets her apart. She’s the kind of person you can count on at any hour, always ready to offer support however she can. A true team player and leader in every sense.”
“Suzanne is a captivating force of nature. A short time in her presence is a transformative experience. She will excite and delight your audience with high-stakes tales as a combat veteran, leaving them with no doubt on how to traverse even the most challenging of encounters with grit, and grace.”
“Suzanne has an undeniable presence that draws you in from the moment she steps on stage. Her ability to share her story with such authenticity and clarity makes her message truly impactful. Xena doesn’t just speak - she connects, inspires, and leaves a lasting influence on everyone fortunate enough to be part of her journey.”
“Suzanne’s personal journey is not just a story; it’s a living testament to the transformative power of her message.”
“Suzanne will leave your jaws dropping when you hear her speak. She is a remarkable leader whose influence extends far beyond the military, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of partnering with her on any project or speaking engagement. ”
The Experience
The panel discussion session will last approximately 40 minutes with 20 minutes for Q&A followed by leading one of the four breakout sessions on resiliency. The subject will be Resiliency is Your Greatest Superpower: Unleash Your Inner Warrior and Become Unstoppable! This will set the tone for your Q1 theme and create a great atmosphere of growth, learning and agency within your Google culture and key stakeholders and students.
Working With Suzanne Lesko
Promotion and preparation
I strive to be the easiest speaker you’ll ever work with! I’m all about getting your audience pumped up and ready for the event. I've got you covered in the excitement and adventure department.
And that's not all! A meaningful session requires some serious prep work. That means I take the time to understand your audience inside out and customize the presentation to make a real impact.
Partnering with me as your keynote speaker includes much more than a 40-minute panel discussion and I'll collaborate with your team before, during and after the event to help you make it a great experience.
Whenever possible, I will:
Meet with your team to prepare for the event and ensure that what I'm delivering matches your goals for the panel discussion
Provide a 2 week follow-on support for your employees via email or a Google Meet session if desired
UNLEASH YOUR RESILIENT LEADER
I authored a chapter in Scott Manthorne’s The Military Effect anthology. The book shares authentic stories of fifty U.S. veterans, each providing unique insight into the challenges of transition and business success after service to our country. It includes powerful insights needed to become a more effective and resilient leader.
ALL INCLUSIVE SESSION FEE (Special just for you LG)
My fee for this event is $10,000 + travel, and includes the following:
Pre-Event Planning Meetings
40-minute in person panel discussion + break out session
Q&A Session
Promotion on Social Media (in compliance with Google social media policies)
NEXT STEPS
Let's Build Our Resiliency Superpowers Together!
I have January 28th/29th reserved for Atlanta Google HQ, and I'm excited delivering The Resiliency Superpower panel discussion to your team.
Please let me know if you have any questions as you do your “math homework” -;)
Talk with you soon
- Suzanne
Speaker Bio
Suzanne ‘Xena’ Lesko combines danger with humor to share her Tales of the Warrior Advisor with audiences across the globe.
A retired U.S. Navy Captain and combat veteran, Suzanne shares hair-raising tales of developing resilience to succeed under pressure in extreme situations around the world. Like Ginger Rogers, she did it backwards and in heels… and Kevlar!
Suzanne is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and served for 26 years in the US Navy, specializing in naval aviation and in public affairs. She has been shot at, captured and interrogated as a prisoner-of-war – and that was just Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape (SERE) training!
Xena has led teams on jaw-dropping missions around the world, including in combat and conflict zones from the Middle East to South America. Throughout it all, she developed a battle-hardened way to thrive despite danger and crisis and the effects of PTSD, which has evolved into her 'Resilient Leader Way' proprietary protocol.
Suzanne is now a professional speaker, executive leader and expert advisor, helping business leaders, veteran organizations, and professional athletes to become unstoppable in business, sports, and life.
And you’re going to love Captain ‘Morgie’ Morgen, her beloved/mischievous Golden Retriever!
