Susan Braund - WISE WOMEN 2024
“It is never too late to be what you might have been”
Bio: I grew up in regional South Australia, where wide-open spaces shaped my sense of possibility. After moving to Adelaide for my final years of education and early career, I spent a brief time in Perth before settling in Melbourne - my home for over 30 years.
My career began in advertising, sales, and marketing - industries built on understanding people, solving problems, and crafting compelling narratives. Over time, I felt drawn to something deeper: the psychology of change, the power of mentorship, and the strategies that help people thrive. That shift led me into coaching, mentoring, and behavioural strategy in the late 1990s. A move that was not just professional, but profoundly personal.
Like many midlife women, I reached a stage where I wanted to work differently - with more purpose, impact, and energy, and on my own terms. I saw brilliant, accomplished women feeling sidelined, undervalued, or drained by career demands that no longer fit. That realisation led me to create Your Third Act Roadmap – my signature program designed to help women reclaim their influence, re-energise their careers, and step into work that excites and fulfils them.
Midlife is not a time to fade into the background - it is a time to recalibrate, amplify strengths, and shape a career that feels both meaningful and rewarding. If you are standing at a crossroads wondering what comes next, know this: your third act can be your boldest, most fulfilling act yet!
How wise are you? 62
Where are you from? The Riverland in South Australia
What about your life would you like to celebrate most? I’d like to celebrate the gift of truly living my life—on my own terms. I’m grateful for being the age I am and still seeing the future as something exciting, full of possibilities (and maybe even a few sparkles). There’s still so much to learn, experience, and become. Most of all, I celebrate the incredible people I’ve surrounded myself with, who make the journey all the more meaningful.
What 3 words best describe you in this phase of your life? Energised, Curious, Purposeful
What do you love about this time of life?: What I love about this time in my life is the endless possibilities and opportunities still ahead. I have the energy and motivation to contribute and make a difference, the freedom to keep learning, growing, and evolving, and the confidence to live without being tethered to others' opinions. Most importantly, I cherish being strong and healthy in both body and mind, which allows me to fully embrace each moment.
Where to find you: LinkedIn
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough”
