Susie Dent

Lexicographer and Etymologist, Dictionary Corner on Channel 4's Countdown, Sunday Times Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker on Language, Communication and Leadership.

Specialist Topics

The language of leadership
Communication at work
Language and inclusion
Workplace jargon
The history and evolution of words
After dinner and humorous talks

Biography

Susie Dent is the UK’s best-known word expert. A writer, broadcaster and leading authority on the English language, she has spent more than 30 years decoding the evolution of words and how they influence the way we think, lead and connect.

A long-time resident of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Susie is also the author of many books on language, including Word Perfect, Dent’s Modern Tribes and her Sunday Times bestselling novel, Guilty by Definition.

Her keynotes are witty, insightful and rich in storytelling. Whether she is analysing the hidden power of workplace jargon, exploring how words shape team dynamics, or revealing how language exposes our unconscious bias, Susie helps leaders and teams speak, and listen, more effectively.

Her clients include global organisations across finance, media, law, tech and education, and she also offers bespoke communication workshops for senior leadership and corporate teams.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Susie is a force of nature; her knowledge, her delivery, her humour and her understanding of the audience and their needs and interests was deeply impressive. The audience were eating out of the palm of her hand and were left very definitely wanting more. Without a doubt, Susie was the highlight of our day.”

Managing Director

PiXL

“I really loved Susie’s talk at the conference, it was one of the most memorable. I was really impressed with her clear messages, and there were some key takeaways for me.”

Delegate

SEMPL Conference

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