Keynotes for audiences at a turning point.
From crisis to clarity: keynotes that recalibrate the room.
FORMER PROSECUTOR, TRIAL LAWYER, MSNBC SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST | CERTIFIED DIVORCE COACH | CERTIFIED DIVORCE MEDIATOR
Most keynote speeches are forgotten by lunch.
You need someone who changes the room.
Susan F. Filan
Keynote speaker, strategic divorce coach, and creator of the Heroic Divorce™ Method.
Susan spent three decades inside the legal system as a prosecutor, trial lawyer, and MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst.
But the greatest test of her life didn’t happen in a courtroom.
A catastrophic accident and her own divorce dismantled everything she had built. Forced to rebuild from the ground up, she learned what it actually takes to think clearly and act decisively when everything is falling apart.
Now she helps others do the same.
M.A., J.D., LL.M.
Triple-credentialed
30+
Years Inside the Legal System as a prosecutor, Trial Lawyer, & MSNBC Analyst
Certified Divorce Mediator
Your attendees deserve an experience they'll never forget.
Book With Confidence
Susan arrives prepared, reads the room, and delivers every single time.
Leave Them Speechless
Your attendees leave changed, not just entertained.
Generate Buzz
Your event becomes the one people tell everyone about.
Signature Keynotes
Every talk is built from real experience, delivered with complete presence, and tailored to your audience. Nothing off the shelf. Nothing generic. Your people will know the difference.
★★★★★
“Susan is one of those rare speakers whose story doesn’t just impress you — it recalibrates you.”
“Susan Filan, remember the name. She will melt your heart and surprise you with the life change and inspiration you didn’t know you needed. Warm, genuine, and honest, she touches lives with her talk and the bravery she brings to it.”
— Zach Baumann | Keynote Speaker & TEDx Coach | Songwriter | USAF Officer
“Susan is one of those rare speakers whose story doesn’t just impress you, it recalibrates you. She takes resilience out of the abstract and into the real world in a way very few can. What she offers isn’t just inspiring, it makes you realize that the obstacles in front of you are entirely conquerable.”
— Rachel Burr | Author, Butterfly Goo
"When Susan is on stage, her gentle energy makes it feel like she's talking right to you. Her words bring you into the moment, especially in the story of her wake-up call. Her message grounds the audience in what's important and how to overcome hard challenges."
— Taylor Buonacore-Guthrie | Keynote Speaker & Experience Designer
“Susan Filan is a rock. Her talk touches everyone who hears it.”
— Simone Fulmer Graus | Attorney · Speaker · Author, The Set-Up
“How Susan moves, holds space, and carries so much love, watching her talk is like a warm gooey caramel of love and self-compassion.”
— Bianca Pryor | Leading the Intersection of Hollywood and Silicon Valley
“Susan Filan has extraordinary power as a speaker. Hearing her talk made me reflect on my own wake-up call.”
— Larry Reed | Executive Director, Thrive Lights
"I wasn't expecting to be stopped in my tracks. Susan's story makes you ask what you're actually running toward versus what you're running from — especially if you're a high achiever. It makes an audience walk out different than they walked in. That's what every event planner is actually looking for, whether they know it or not. Book her."
Jeff Arnold | Founder, 4Spot Consulting | Technology & Automation
"As a speaker, Susan Filan digs deep to share lessons beyond simply what she achieved in her remarkable career. Her greatest epiphanies came at a terrifying cost, and she is on a mission to help us find the truth within ourselves before life delivers us the same wake-up call she received."
— Brian Hastert | Performance Faculty, HEROIC Public Speaking
“Susan’s story is powerful. But Susan is more powerful. Watching her stand in her power when she speaks is something to behold.”
— Dr. Christine Vaccaro | DO Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.); MD
Don’t settle for just another talk when your audience craves a shift.
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FAQ
What does Susan speak on?
Susan delivers three signature keynotes: Don't Miss Your Life (her flagship talk on wake-up calls and presence), Don't Lose Yourself in the Line of Duty (built for law enforcement and high-stakes professions), and The Healing Journey (for audiences in recovery, reinvention, or major life transition). Every talk is tailored — nothing off the shelf.
Is Susan available for our type of event?
Yes. If your audience is ready for a talk that will stay with them, reach out.
How long are her presentations?
Susan speaks, moderates, hosts, and facilitates. Keynotes run 30 to 60 minutes. Breakout sessions, panel moderation, and event hosting are all available. Format, length, and structure are tailored to what your event needs. If you can imagine it, ask.
Does she customize her talk for each audience?
Yes. Every engagement begins with a conversation about your audience, your event goals, and what you need people to walk away with. The core of each talk is built from real experience, but the framing, examples, and emphasis are tailored to the room Susan is walking into.
How do we take the next step?
Book a speaking engagement call. It is a short conversation to discuss your event, your audience, and whether Susan is the right fit. No pressure, no obligation — just the information you need to make a good decision for your event.