Susan Ward with a background in leadership development and coaching where we met at the Asian Leadership Institute in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 🏅 Olympic Volunteering Journey - Susan and her husband have volunteered at multiple major sporting events, including the 2016 Rio Olympics, 2024 Paris Olympics, and the Ryder Cup golf tournament 💰 Self-Funded Service - Volunteers pay their own way (flights, accommodation, food), receiving only uniforms, training, and transit passes in return ⏰ Early Morning Commitment - Typical volunteer days start at 4 AM to support athletes, spectators, media, and coaches at various venues 🌍 Global Community Experience - The Olympics creates a unique ecosystem where people from all backgrounds come together in harmony, united by their love of sports What is next: 🦏 Animal Conservation Work - Susan and her husband have expanded their volunteer work to include wildlife conservation in South Africa, including rhino horn trimming to prevent poaching 🐆 Future Plans - Next they'll work with cheetahs in Namibia, bringing supplies and support to conservation efforts. What is your inspiration for leadership: 💝 Servant Leadership Connection - Volunteering embodies servant leadership principles - stepping back to serve others' success rather than focusing on yourself.
Susan Ward is a Global Learning Leader, Coach & Consultant and is passionate about finding creative ways to support people’s growth and development. She has an MBA from the University of Ottawa in Canada and uses her exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with small and large groups to foster learning, create strategic alignment, transformation, and a performance-orientation.
A significant portion of her time is dedicated to giving back and Susan’s volunteer contribution includes mentoring rising female stars in Asia through the organization WEDU and being a “field of play” volunteer at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris. She recently completed her volunteer assignment at the Paris Olympics, 2024. Susan and her husband live in Thailand and share a passion for travel.
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