Books & ideas
Conversations with readers, book clubs, libraries and literary audiences about justice, silence, trust and the questions behind Susie’s published work.
Speaking & conversations
Bring the human
perspective into the room.
Author talks and professional conversations that invite audiences to think more deeply about dignity, communication and responsibility.
Leadership & Strategic Partnership
United in advocacy, dignity, and survivor support across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Susie Barber
Tour Lead, Author & Ambassador
International etiquette expert, author of Silenced No More: Unveiling the Taboo of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Rebuilding Trust, and proud Ambassador for the Louise Nicholas Trust, leading the 2027 national tour.
Louise Nicholas, ONZM
Founder & National Survivor Advocate
One of New Zealand's most respected survivor advocates and founder of the Louise Nicholas Trust, serving as the tour's core charitable beneficiary and keynote anchor.
Civility & leadership
Respectful communication, executive presence, social intelligence and the everyday behaviours through which leaders establish trust.
Women & voice
Conversations about confidence, dignity and the opportunity for women to be heard, including International Women’s Day events.
Hospitality & service
The relationship between leadership, consideration and guest experience, informed by Susie’s work in etiquette education and hospitality standards.
Plan a thoughtful event
A conversation shaped
for your audience.
For speaking enquiries, please include your organisation, audience, proposed topic, location or online format, preferred dates and budget. Susie’s office will discuss suitability and availability with you.