Suzanne Kennard has 20 plus years experience in senior leadership positions within various industries, including financial services, business services, manufacturing, and energy utilities. These positions included leadership roles in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Corporate Development, and Client Management.

As the founder of a leadership coaching and consulting practice, One of One, Suzanne focuses on supporting individuals and teams in their leadership and life endeavors and pursuits. Suzanne works with an array of individuals including college students pursuing their first opportunity, leaders seeking support in their current roles and senior global leaders attending Harvard Business School’s General Management program.

Suzanne earned her leadership coaching certification from Georgetown University and is a member of the International Coaching Federation and the National Career Development Association. In addition, Suzanne has studied and is certified in numerous leadership effectiveness practices including The Leadership Circle Profile, Kegan & Lahey’s Immunity to Change model, HeartMath for building personal resilience, and leadership embodiment with Wendy Palmer. Holding an MS in Finance from Fairfield University, an MBA in Marketing from the University of Bridgeport, and a BA in Social Rehabilitation from Assumption College, Suzanne has also completed executive management programs at the University of Michigan, Harvard University and Wharton Executive Education.

An active participant in the not for profit sector, Suzanne sits on the Board of Directors of the Spooner House, a Connecticut homeless shelter and food bank, and on the Marketing/Public Relations Committee for the Center for Justice, a domestic violence services agency. In addition, Suzanne works on key initiatives with other agencies serving vulnerable populations including the Global Give Back Circle and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

Suzanne resides in Connecticut with her husband, two children and Labrador retriever. She is an avid fitness swimmer, a recent convert to yoga and loves to read, cook and do anything outdoors including golfing, hiking and gardening.