A sought-after speaker and coach, Sue is known for her candid and empowering message; delivered with healthy doses of personal experience, humour and attitude. Drawing on her own personal experiences as a charity co-founder , college professor and the mother of a special needs child, Sue has learned how to combat negative energy, reframe perspective and view obstacles as opportunities.
Sue has done over 40 keynote presentations for companies, organizations and schools; speaking to audiences ranging in size from 50 to 1000. She has also done numerous media interviews as well. Sue's most popular talks are on CHANGE, the Power of the Purse and Mindfullness which she has training in.
8 reviews
Shelley C. . J. F.
February 9, 2021We really enjoyed having Sue speak with our team. She provided great tools to remain mindful at work and also in our personal lives. Sue showed great agility to adapt her presentation to a COVID friendly platform and was the highlight of our meeting. You can't go wrong with her upbeat positive attitude and message.
We wouldn't hesitate to have Sue back again!
Thanks again Sue.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Positively Sue
Thank you Shelley!! What a great group!
Katrina M.
May 7, 2019It was an absolute joy to meet with Sue and welcome her to our National Conference. Sue took exceptional care in getting to know more about our organization and our members. Her presentation was dynamic and thoughtful - her message resonated with all participants. Sue draws from personal experience is so real - a force of honesty and optimism, with some fantastic concrete tips to apply to our own daily lives.
We were so impressed, we have invited Sue back to our next event in January 2020!
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Positively Sue
Thank you!!!!! ❤️
Nothabo N.
September 16, 2018Sue has an amazing presence on stage and the natural skill to capture and connect with her audience. Listened to her speak at the ONE WOMAN summit in Toronto and she inspired me as a leader to lead with compassion and love.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Kim C.
September 11, 2018Sue spoke at a provincial symposium for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ontario. Sue inspired the audience through sharing of her personal experience and compassionate, enthusiastic and humorous style! Sue is a speaker that lights a fire in your heart and puts a leap in your step towards making positive changes in our world!
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker
Tracy L.
September 9, 2018I had the opportunity to hear this wonderful lady speak, and inspiring really doesn't tell the whole story. Sue really got the audience fired up. She gave us some new perspectives on things that really resonated with the audience. GREAT speaker!
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker
Positively Sue
Thanks Tracy.
Price range: $900 and up
Lots of words describe Sue Bassett - energetic, dynamic, inspiring - but none sum her up better than the moniker, Positively Sue. Sue has a passion and calling for uplifting and empowering people.
Sue helps people face and overcome emotional blocks and rise above challenges. Fueled by her own personal experiences as a woman, college professor and the mother of a special needs child, Sue has learned how to turn obstacles as opportunities, and now she's sharing her insights and positive wisdom with others.
A sought-after motivational speaker and personal development coach, Sue is known for her candid and empowering message; delivered with healthy doses of personal experience, humour and attitude.
In addition, Sue is a college professor on the subject of Early Childhood Education, and a past Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Opening Hearts; a Canadian charity that focuses on the needs and well-being of children with special needs and their families.
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Awards
• Received the 2010 "Yes I Can Parent Award" by The Council For Exceptional Children/Local Division
• Received the 2010 "Yes I Can Parent Award" by The Council For Exceptional Children/Region One
Received the Order of Hamilton award in December 2021
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