Keynote
When You Just Can’t Get Along™
Why conflict isn’t the enemy — it’s the invitation to evolve.
What This Keynote Delivers
Conflict doesn’t derail people because they lack communication skills.
It derails them because their nervous system takes over first.
In When You Just Can’t Get Along™, Susan Regan teaches audiences how to:
- recognize what’s happening inside them when tension rises,
- regulate before reacting,
- and respond with clarity and integrity — even when others don’t.
This keynote equips people with a repeatable internal process they can use in real time — at work, at home, and in leadership moments that matter.
Outcomes for Your Audiences
Participants leave with practical skills they can apply immediately:
- Recognize what drives emotional reactivity
- Regulate stress and emotional spikes in the moment
- Replace defensiveness with grounded communication
- Set clearer boundaries without escalation
- Model composure as leadership and emotional maturity
This is not motivational theory — it’s embodied practice.
The Method: The Composure Lab™
At the core of the keynote is The Composure Lab™, Susan’s five-step framework for navigating conflict without losing yourself:
- Notice the Activation — identify the body’s stress response
- Name the Need — understand what’s actually being threatened
- Trace the Expectation — surface the silent contract driving the reaction
- Regulate Before You Relate — reset the nervous system first
- Respond from Integrity — speak clearly, without blame
The framework is taught through real stories, live examples, and a short audience reflection exercise — so it lands as experience, not instruction.
Formats & Engagement Options
Keynote (60–90 minutes)
Ideal for conferences, leadership summits, company-wide events, and professional gatherings.
Workshops & Extended Sessions
Available as follow-ups or standalone experiences:
- Composure Lab™ for Leaders — regulation and communication for leadership teams
- The Art of Repair — tools for restoring trust and connection
- Navigating Difference — working through values, personality, and perspective clashes
Who This Talk Serves
Susan’s work resonates across professional and relational systems, including:
Corporate & Leadership Teams
Learn to regulate under pressure, build psychological safety, and lead with calm authority.
Mediation & Legal Professionals
Bring composure to high-stakes conversations — where neutrality and empathy meet clarity.
Therapists & Coaches
Integrate nervous-system literacy into your practice and model emotional steadiness for clients.
Schools & Universities
Equip educators and students with tools for emotional regulation, boundaries, and repair.
Families & Parent Organizations
Transform conflict into connection — teaching composure as the foundation of emotional maturity.
See Susan in Action
Speaker Demo Reel
A short compilation highlighting Susan’s presence, pacing, and delivery style.
Media & Conversations
Susan is also the host of The Composure Lab™ Podcast, where she explores emotional regulation and relational intelligence in real-world contexts.
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- Next steps for scheduling, fees, and logistics
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Conflict doesn’t have to cost you clarity, connection, or leadership.
When you learn how to regulate yourself first, you gain the ability to respond with intention — even when agreement isn’t possible.
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