Dr. Susy Francis Best

Dr. Susy Francis Best is a visionary leadership architect, international keynote speaker, and boardroom strategist who fuses clinical psychology, cutting-edge neuroscience, and executive coaching to ignite transformative growth. As Board Chair of Family Bridges and a member of the By The Hand Club for Kids board, she provides trauma-informed stewardship that empowers mission-driven organizations to flourish. Her strategic insight also guides clients of PAX Group and future leaders at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where she serves on faculty.

At the helm of Thrive Group International, Dr. Susy has collaborated with CEOs, nonprofit boards, and Fortune 500 executives across five continents—crafting high-energy keynotes, immersive workshops, strategic retreats, and leadership intensives. Her signature THRIVE Formula has activated over 250,000 leaders to achieve “holistic wealth,” translating into measurable gains in resilience, performance, and well-being. Complementing this, her COMPASS to Thriving framework offers a clear, actionable roadmap for leaders to navigate toward sustained joy, balance, and peak energy.

A proud native of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Susy maintains deep island roots while anchoring her practice in the Chicagoland region’s dynamic nonprofit and corporate landscapes. She curates and leads transformational retreats—on St. Croix’s tranquil shores and in Chicago’s premier venues—inviting participants to recharge, reflect, and reimagine their leadership journeys.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Susy captivates audiences from global ERG summits to faith-based conferences—most recently at “Lead With Joy,” where she charged leaders to serve from overflow rather than exhaustion. Grounded in her Christian faith, she exemplifies intentional living as an entrepreneur, wife, and mother—finding renewal through outdoor adventures, ocean vistas, and world travel.

With strategic rigor, heartfelt authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to joyful impact, Dr. Susy Francis Best inspires leaders to unlock their fullest potential and leave a legacy of purpose-driven excellence.