Susan David, Ph.D. is a world-renowned management thinker operating at the intersection of psychology and business. She is the creator of Emotional Agility and uses this concept to help organizations develop effective people strategies, including employee engagement, well-being, high-performing leadership, and organizational culture change. Susan David is a TED speaker and the co-founder and co-director of the Harvard-affiliated Institute of Coaching.

Susan David is a sought-after keynote speaker, coach, and consultant to C-suite executives, with extensive experience in diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, utilities, pharmaceuticals, and mining. Her client list includes multinationals like Ernst and Young, Telstra, JP Morgan, and GlaxoSmithKline.

Susan David is a prolific author with numerous publications to her credit, including the top-rated Harvard Business Review article “Emotional Agility” and the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Her work has been featured in leading media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, TIME, and Harvard Business Review.

Susan David's educational background includes a postdoctorate in psychology from Yale University, a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Melbourne, and a master's degree in psychology from the University of Witwatersrand. She completed her bachelor's degree in psychology and English from the University of Witwatersrand.