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Discover the Secret Lifes of Words

Susie Dent

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Susie Dent is a Logophile, Television Celebrity, Language Researcher, and Etymologist - Sharing her love and passion with the audience, employees, and leaders. She provides them with tools on how to communicate in a meaningful and inspiring way.

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5 out of 5 stars

"Susie’s presentation was a real hit! She‘s both engaging and informative; it was such a pleasure to work with her in the build-up to the event. She tailored her presentation to the international audience and received very high scores from delegates!"

Simon Morris, Adobe Systems Europe See all references

Why you should book Susie Dent for your next event

  • Susie gives her audiences a new appreciation as to the value that precise language brings, suggesting ways in which they can integrate her approaches into more powerful word choices across different relationships.
  • The words are key to persuasion, and for success in marketing or business, Susie reminds us of these three essential ingredients: Ethos (passion), Logos (words) and Pathos (the art of connecting to peoples’ emotions).
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Susie Dent is best known for her appearances on the popular UK TV game show “Countdown”, where she has presided over Dictionary Corner since 1992. A former Editorial Director for Oxford University Press, and spokes person for the Oxford English Dictionary, Susie is certainly considered an expert in her field. She has a superb ability to pinpoint the power of precise language and the value of its use across business and personal contexts, enabling leaders to communicate effortlessly and memorably.

Why you should book Susie Dent for your next event

  • Susie gives her audiences a new appreciation as to the value that precise language brings, suggesting ways in which they can integrate her approaches into more powerful word choices across different relationships.
  • The words are key to persuasion, and for success in marketing or business, Susie reminds us of these three essential ingredients: Ethos (passion), Logos (words) and Pathos (the art of connecting to peoples’ emotions).

She weaves entertaining yeteducational stories and case studies into her presentations, drawn from a lifetime’s observation of how language has both helped and hindered. Her keynotes have fun and interactive elements that bring her message to lifefor audiences. Susie’s sessions enable organisations and management teams torefine their own messages and effectively improve the way they communicate internally and with customers.

Companies all over the world face daily challenges when it comes to language, including different demographic nuances and cultural differences invocabulary. Susie gives her audiences a new appreciation as to the value that precise language brings, suggesting ways in which they can integrate her approaches into more powerful word choices across different relationships. She even illuminates how jargon and slang play a convincing role within and between different business tribes in successfully negotiating personal and professional success.

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Susie’s warm and delightful approach to what could otherwise be a dry subject, comes from a wealth of experience in both broadcast and print media. She keynotes at large events and corporate conferences, gives interviews and expert comment and bylined articles on a number of different communications and marketing topics, including:

  • Language of leaders: How to choose the right words to inspire your team
  • Motivating millennials: How to use language to connect with a generation
  • What’s your tribe? What the words you use say about you
  • Why industry jargon can be a good thing
  • How brands can excel by breaking the rules
  • You’re fired! The words that will fast-track your exit

Ask us about how Susie can prepare a customer communications workshop or presentation for your needs and see for yourself how powerful her influence on your internal and external communication can be!

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5 out of 5 stars

"Susie’s presentation was a real hit! She‘s both engaging and informative; it was such a pleasure to work with her in the build-up to the event. She tailored her presentation to the international audience and received very high scores from delegates!"

Simon Morris, Adobe Systems Europe See all references

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