How to Improve Workplace Productivity with
Suizan Schacherer
I help organizations turn sustainable wellness into measurable results.
The ROI of Employee Health
Too many organizations are losing productivity, engagement, and retention because their employees are overwhelmed, burned out, and stuck in unsustainable health habits that no amount of motivation can fix. I help companies turn everyday wellness into measurable business results by showing employees how to make small, realistic changes that improve energy, focus, and resilience—without adding more pressure to already full lives. Through practical, behavior-based strategies rooted in real-life experience, I equip teams to replace guilt and burnout with consistency and ownership—creating healthier employees who are more present, productive, and capable of doing their best work every day.
Poor employee health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a business expense. American companies lose hundreds of billions of dollars every year to absenteeism, presenteeism, burnout, and preventable chronic conditions that quietly reduce focus, energy, and productivity on the job. When employees are physically present but mentally or emotionally depleted, performance suffers, mistakes increase, and engagement declines—costing organizations far more than sick days alone.
By equipping employees with realistic, sustainable health strategies they can actually maintain, organizations can reduce lost productivity, improve attendance, strengthen engagement, and support long-term performance from the inside out. The result is a workforce that shows up healthier, works more effectively, and contributes more consistently—turning wellness from an expense into a measurable performance advantage.
Meet Suizan Schacherer
Suizan Schacherer is a health speaker who bridges physical "well-being" and workplace culture, helping organizations support employees in sustainable behavior change that improves productivity and reduces absenteeism. After spending more than 35 years in the corporate world—while navigating life as both a married and single mom raising two daughters—Suizan understands firsthand the toll that stress, long hours, and competing responsibilities can take on employee health and performance.
Her perspective was shaped by her own 100+ pound weight loss journey, where she discovered that lasting change doesn’t come from willpower alone, but from small, consistent behaviors that fit into real life. Through lived experience, she learned how guilt, burnout, and all-or-nothing thinking can quietly sabotage both personal well-being and professional effectiveness.
Today, Suizan helps organizations move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives by equipping employees with practical strategies that improve energy, focus, and resilience—without adding more pressure to already full schedules. Her message empowers teams to take ownership of their health in sustainable ways, creating stronger workplace cultures and employees who are more present, engaged, and capable of performing at their best.
Signature Keynotes
Better Health = Better
Employees
More than half of U.S. workers are overweight or obese.
Organizations often assume their biggest productivity leaks come from inefficient meetings, outdated tech, slow processes, or bureaucracy. One of the biggest performance drains is far less visible: absenteeism, and its quieter cousin, presenteeism, when employees are physically present but underperforming due to stress, fatigue, illness, or morale.
*“Depression and anxiety alone account for 12 billion lost workdays and roughly $1 trillion in productivity losses each year.”*¹
¹ Sources: World Health Organization (WHO), Mental health at work fact sheet. Forbes, Julian Hayes II, “The Trillion-Dollar Productivity Drain: Absenteeism And Presenteeism,” published Sept 30, 2025.
The truth is, the weight of these challenges isn’t just physical—it’s organizational. A healthier workforce means sharper focus, more energy, fewer sick days, and stronger overall performance. But lasting change doesn’t come from quick fixes or guilt-driven programs; it comes from building a culture where sustainable wellness is possible, even in the busiest workplace.
In this session, I’ll share lessons from my own journey of losing 100 pounds and keeping it off for over 20 years. Attendees will discover how small, consistent habits and honest self-awareness create powerful momentum for lasting health. Most importantly, they’ll see how extending grace—to themselves and to one another—can turn wellness into a shared path of growth. These practical strategies not only help employees feel and perform better, but they also strengthen the business itself, creating healthier people and more productive cultures in the workplace.
In This Keynote, The Audience can expect to:
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Harness the power of small, consistent changes to create lasting results.
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Embrace your health journey as a sustainable lifestyle, not a temporary diet.
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Transform guilt into purposeful action and find peace with your personal story.
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Identify your strengths and weaknesses to build a strategy more effective than willpower.
Walking Off the Weight-
and the Shame
Suizan's Story: From Accidental Healthy Mom to
Empowered Advocate
Born 9 pounds 9 ounces, my struggle with weight started on day one—and it didn’t get easier. I filled my plate like it was my last meal, inquired about dinner while eating lunch, and grew up hearing, “Suizan, you have such a pretty face… should you be eating that?” None of these comments ever inspired me to lose weight. Shame never does. But transformation doesn't begin with guilt—it begins with honesty.
I used to believe willpower was the answer. I now know it's about sustainability, self-awareness, and giving yourself grace. The truth is, if I only ate when I was hungry, I wouldn’t have ended up 100 lbs overweight. And if I waited until I felt “ready,” I might never have started. Everything changed after my mommy makeover. I had just undergone major elective surgery, and I wasn’t about to take that for granted, being a mommy of two. I went for a walk. Then another. One block turned into many. Walking became weight training. I joined a gym. When I returned to my doctor a year later, I had lost another 60 pounds—and gained something far more powerful: momentum.
Twenty years later, I’m still 100+ pounds lighter. I’m stronger. Healthier. Happier. Not because I followed a perfect program, but because I found the habit that stuck. I became the accidental healthy mom—and discovered that the only program that works is the one you’ll actually do.
This is a raw, real, and inspiring talk for anyone who’s ever felt like lasting change was impossible. I’m living proof it’s not.
In This Keynote, I'll Share:
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Why your health journey should never be a diet, but a lifestyle
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How to turn guilt into action—and make peace with your story
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Why knowing your strengths and weaknesses is more effective than willpower
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The power of small, consistent changes
What Organizations Are Saying
I highly recommend Suizan Schacherer as a speaker and workshop facilitator—she recently led a dynamic session at our Business Expo on building trust with your target audience. Her insightful approach and practical takeaways made a lasting impact on attendees and added tremendous value to our event.
Liza Ceniceros
Garland Chamber of Commerce
“Suizan provided our members with a roadmap for energy that actually translates to business performance. Her focus on sustainable habits over willpower is the shift every leader needs.”
Tamala Close
C and S Virtual Staffing Solutions
It was a pleasure working with Suizan Schacherer. From the very beginning, she provided outstanding communication, making the coordination process smooth and stress-free. Suizan was professional, engaging, and brought valuable insight to our audience.
She truly connected with the room—engaging the audience and delivering a positive, effective presentation. Suizan also provided clear, actionable tasks that our members could take with them. Our members were thoroughly impressed with her knowledge, delivery, and energy.
We look forward to welcoming Suizan back in the future and highly recommend her to any organization seeking an inspiring and impactful speaker.
Audra Mead,
White Settlement Area Chamber of Commerce
As Local Coordinator for MCWEN Dallas, we were so honored to have Suizan as our guest speaker for the month of May. Not only did Suizan provide real life examples from her many years in the field of marketing, she was open, transparent, and spoke from the heart. Class participants walked away with new terminology and actionable tasks to apply to our businesses. I enjoyed Suizan on the level to even recommend her to speak on our national platform. Loved your energy.
Henrietta Roby
Local Coordinator - MCWEN Dallas
The Performance Habit Project
A 13-WEEK BEHAVIOR CHANGE EXPERIENCE
A guided, 13-week group coaching program designed to help employees move beyond temporary motivation and build sustainable habits that improve energy, focus, and resilience—supporting long-term productivity and reducing absenteeism from the inside out.
13-Week Group Coaching
This 13-week coaching experience is designed to help employees build sustainable health habits that improve energy, focus, and resilience—without adding more pressure to their already full schedules. Through guided discussions and practical, real-life strategies, participants learn how to identify and change the behaviors that are quietly impacting their productivity and attendance. This program moves beyond surface-level wellness initiatives to create lasting behavior change that supports both personal well-being and workplace performance.
Small Group Habit Coaching
Ideal for teams or departments, this coaching program focuses on creating realistic, repeatable habits that employees can maintain in both their personal and professional lives. Participants engage in honest conversations about the challenges impacting their well-being and performance, while learning how to implement small, consistent changes that lead to meaningful long-term results.
Behavior Change Strategy Sessions
These targeted sessions help employees move from short-term motivation to long-term consistency by addressing the root causes of burnout, overwhelm, and unhealthy workplace habits. Participants walk away with practical tools and personalized strategies that support sustainable behavior change—helping them show up more engaged, focused, and capable in their daily roles.
"Suizan's ability to build relationships and trust with clients was excellent. Suizan’s personality is a big part of her success. You want to be with her and be like her. Building relationships in business is a big part of success. Suizan can write the book on this!"
-Marlene Guss, Retired Sales Manager with Beasley Broadcasting
For most of my 35+ year corporate career, I lived the same reality many employees are facing today—long hours, constant pressure, and very little margin to care for my own health while raising two daughters as both a married and single mom. I know what it’s like to try to “fit in” wellness between meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities that don’t stop when the workday ends. After losing 100 pounds myself, I learned that real, lasting change doesn’t come from motivation, challenges, or perks—it comes from honest conversations and sustainable habits that address the root of the problem.
That’s why my 13-week coaching workshops are designed to help organizations move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives like pizza parties and step challenges, and instead invest in meaningful behavior change. Together, we create space for employees to take ownership of their choices, confront the patterns that are impacting their health and performance, and build realistic habits that support their
energy, focus, and resilience over time.
Because investing in your employees’ well-being isn’t about offering another temporary incentive—it’s about equipping them to make life-altering decisions that help them show up more present, productive,
and capable both at work and at home.