Purposeful Positive Momentum: Leading Through Uncertainty
Tuesday, May 5 | 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Leadership in uncertain times isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being grounded enough to move, human enough to connect, and intentional enough to give people a reason to move with you. This keynote offers a practical, human-centered approach to leadership in challenging times. Drawing on behavioral science and decision-making research, Dr. Suzanne Johnson explores how leaders can stay grounded, regulate pressure, and create clarity through vision, meaning, and connection. Participants will leave with practical guidance for leading decisively, sustaining momentum, and supporting their teams when certainty isn’t an option.
Session Speaker
Suzanne Johnson
Founder, FlourishingU
Dr. Suzanne Johnson founded FlourishingU in 2025 with a mission to share the transformative power of positive psychology and help individuals, leaders, and teams thrive under pressure and navigate uncertainty with greater self-assurance.
She brings more than 30 years of experience in scientific and organizational leadership roles in the food and flavor industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Research & Development at McCormick & Company. Suzanne is deeply committed to education and talent development, having taught chemistry and flavor chemistry in both professional and adjunct faculty roles, and she has served as President of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Dr. Johnson earned her Ph.D. in Physical Analytical Chemistry from Northwestern University and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Through FlourishingU, she integrates executive leadership experience and behavioral science to help individuals and teams cultivate self-assurance and purposeful positive momentum through change.