Susanne Mueller – 50+

About me

Susanne Mueller is originally from Switzerland, based in New York. Susanne’s professional career started in the sales and marketing department of an airline company. It was there that she had her eyes opened to the world, and she has been working across numerous sectors and geographies ever since.

Susanne holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, New York. She also has an Executive Coaching Certificate from Columbia University in New York. She has industry experience in government, working for the Swiss Mission to the United Nations. She has led the global SAP implementation in the international human resources department for Nestlé, the largest food company in the world, and has been involved in many consulting projects.

She has coached high potentials and global leaders in industries such as pharma, manufacturing, consumer goods, sports apparel, finance, marketing, information technology, and advertising in the for-profit and non-for-profit sectors. Susanne is certified in MBTI, Hogan, NBI, and IRC. Her coaching style can be described as holistic yet pragmatic, and she believes that healthy, mindful thoughts are key ingredients for a healthy and successful life.

Susanne has been a mentor for the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, EDsnaps for STE(A)M students, and Stand beside them (US veterans) as a way of giving back and has volunteered her time providing leadership training in India and Indonesia. She has been on the board of OWIT as the international representative (Organization for Women in International Trade) and is on the Board of Advisors for EDsnaps. Susanne has been speaking in the USA, Switzerland, Poland, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, and Hong Kong. She is a TEDX Speaker – Running and Life: 5K Formula for your success. 

In her spare time, she is a running coach and active athlete in triathlons, marathons, yoga, and hiking. She climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. She has completed the full Ironman distance in Lake Placid and 26 marathon distance races globally. She has traveled to over 50 countries and speaks more than five languages. Susanne has also published three books called ‘Take it from the Ironwoman: Global Business Coaching with Sports Parallels’ in 2017,  ‘Lipstick Leadership – Empowering and Inspiring Women who Dare to Lead’ in 2021, and ’50 Shades of Lipstick Leadership  – 50 stories from Empowering and Inspiring Women’ in 2024. She has been writing a weekly blog since 2010 and has produced a weekly podcast ‘Take it from the Ironwoman’ with guests from around the globe.

What do you do and why do you do it?

I am an executive coach with a global athlete’s mind. I love to work with people who like to reach goals beyond their current beliefs. We all can do much more it’s about one step at at time, one day at a time.

What changed for you after age 50?

I am comfortable in my skin and I do not care (but I do!!) what others say! I am comfortable voicing/sharing my story!

What would you tell the 20 or 30-year-old YOU?

Go for it!!! fulfil your dreams, NOW – don’t listen to others! Listen to your inner voice! Seize all opportunities that are presented in front of you – Say YES before anything else!

What do you think you’ll tell yourself in retrospect at the end of your life?

I think I inspired many people to follow their dreams!

What impact do you think increased visibility can have on your business?

The more people hear of my story the more I can inspire but also get more business.

Who or what inspires you and why?

I am inspired by the invisible superpowers others have – you don’t need to be a celebrity or influencer to change the world. it’s about paying it forward for others.

Something else I’d like to share

My Motto is: happy lifestyle starts with a happy mindset.