Susanne Ekström

About Susanne Ekström

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Who is Susanne Ekström?

Susanne Ekström is a visionary entrepreneur, a worldwide CEO coach, a #1 international bestselling author, and the brains behind BeASmarterLeader and SEE Management.

Her Mission is Clear:
Turning spread-thin CEOs into confident leaders with mental space & a team that's ALL IN.

With her signature coaching program “Boost you bottom line by $499k. Delivered in 99 days,” Susanne has helped her clients unlock +$30 million in profit over the past five years.


Her CEO coaching, high-level CEO Roundtables, and signature leadership methods have helped 6,500+ leaders become more focused, more fulfilled, and far more effective.

Who She Works With:
Susanne partners with growth-minded CEOs of small to mid-sized companies across the US, Canada, and Europe who want to:

  • Lead with vision and clarity

  • Build trust-driven, high-performing teams

  • Design a business that works for them—not the other way around

Because let’s be honest—running a company should never cost you your peace of mind... or your best people.

Period.

What She Helps You Do:

  • Buy back your time so you can lead instead of being "always-on"

  • Design a scalable culture that people love being a part of

  • Make space for innovation, strategy, & bold decisions

  • Create a CEO role you love — not one that drains you

  • Build lasting trust & performance across your team

Why It Matters?

After her tech startup collapsed during the 2001 dot-com crash, Susanne made a decision:

She set out to help others build strong, profitable companies that don’t drain their leaders with chaos or constant firefighting

And she’s been doing it ever since—with results that speak for themselves.

In the Media:

Susanne has been featured in:

  • Brainz Magazine

  • HR Tech Outlook

  • The Enterprise World

#1 AMAZON INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR

#1 AMAZON INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR

Susanne is the co-author of the international bestselling book LeadHERship Unveiled: Women Leading With Impact published in 2025.

Leadership isn’t about following the rules—it’s about rewriting them.

A must-read for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and change-makers who want to lead with authenticity and confidence.

Available on Amazon.