I’m often asked.

“In which I first deal with myself. In which everyone deals with himself/herself” and finds out – in the context of encounters or even xenophobia:

📍 What really moves me?

📍 Why do I think this way about myself and about others? Are these really my thoughts?

📍 What causes me to comment “ill-considered” just because someone “looks different”?

📍 Is my fear justified?

📍 Is there really an objective reason to refuse cooperation?

In summary, you can ask yourself: do I really stand by my story?

Because if you don’t, others will write your story for you. You won’t like the exit.

Those who have already really read my book will know how openly I deal with my own stories in order to gain insights from them.

Standing by my story helps me to know my own biases and to grasp the moments of clarity. If I share them openly, others will also be willing to tell me their stories. That’s where the magic begins.

The fear that often divides us and is hardly justified is fading. When I’m happy with myself, I give myself and everyone a chance.

Of course, there are “hate comments” here and there. They can shake me at first, yes, because I still wonder how bitter some people are, but I always find my way back to myself.

If such people were willing to engage in dialogue, it would be very exciting to know what drives them.

And that’s exactly what moments of clarity are all about: Suddenly you have new insights because you allow dialogues and you search within yourself. Because sometimes we carry heavy backpacks with us that have nothing to do with the current environment.

With dialogues I get to know the other side of the story and new paths open up.

The feedback from participants when I talk about “owning your story” is touching and deep. Like this one from Davina Omisore – thank you so much for listening to me and for deciding to stand by your story.

“[…] Listening to Susan inspired me to write my story and know who I am. Understanding the power of choice. This was powerful”

Thank you Claudia Scherrer, Lene Juul Norholt and team for the great stage.

Today I encourage you: whether you are a native or not, stand by your story. Find the moments of clarity. So don’t be afraid to deal with diversity and support programs in your company.

This way you can recognize opportunities and at the same time “stupid” remarks don’t throw you off.

What are your experiences?