Susan Bixler Biography

SUSAN BIXLER is a renowned author, speaker, and executive coach widely regarded as an expert in corporate leadership development. She founded Bixler Consulting Group in 1980, making it one of the first firms to focus on the image and communication skills needs of corporate and business executives.  It is one of the most highly recognized leadership consulting firms in the United States, and Ms. Bixler continues to serve as Bixler Consulting's president and CEO.

During her tenure, Bixler Consulting's client list has grown to more than 1,500. Many of the companies who turn to her and her team of leadership consultants are part of the Fortune 500.  They include First Horizon National Corporation, American Express, AT&T, Bristol Myers, the Coca-Cola Company, Deloitte, Estee Lauder, General Electric, General Motors, IBM, McKesson, Hilton Hotels, Hampton Inns, Merck & Co., UPS, and Walt Disney Corporation.

Ms. Bixler is a best-selling author. Her first two books, The Professional Image and Professional Presence, have been translated into eight languages. Her four other books include Take Action! 18 Proven Strategies for Advancing in Today's Changing Business World, The New Professional Image: From Business Casual to the Ultimate Power Look, 5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence and Credibility, and The New Professional Image, 2nd Edition.

Ms. Bixler's advice has been published in Newsweek, The New York Times, Time, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more than 70 other national publications. Her television appearances include interviews with Diane Sawyer, Maria Shriver, and Oprah Winfrey.

In addition, Ms. Bixler has written and appeared in two of the best-selling corporate video tapes from Provant, Inc., "The Professional Image" and "Professional Presence". Both videos have won numerous awards including the prestigious Telly Award.

Her other awards include the distinguished IMMIE Award, presented to Ms. Bixler in 1992 by the Image Industry Council for her contributions to the image industry. In 1996, she became the first woman inducted into the Louisville Hall of Fame for her professional achievements.

Ms. Bixler is a member of Vistage International, a worldwide organization of CEOs. She holds a bachelor's degree in English, education, and psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland, Ohio and recently was recognized as a distinguished Alumna of Merit.

Ms. Bixler is active in Habitat for Humanity, The Hunger Project, The Circle for Children, CHRIS Kids, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.



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