Susan Harrow - Media Coach, Publicity and Public Relations Expert, Author

Susan Harrow - Media Coach, Publicity and Public Relations Expert, Author I train you to turn recognition into revenue while getting your message out during
any presentation w/any personality type without selling your soul.

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Stop Sending Resumes Into SilenceIf job applications feel invisible, you’re not alone. Learn how to position yourself so...
02/27/2026

Stop Sending Resumes Into Silence

If job applications feel invisible, you’re not alone. Learn how to position yourself so employers compete for you instead of ignoring you.

11/26/2025

The Real Reason CEOs Lose Trust on Camera

She said all the right things. Calm. Collected.

But it didn’t feel… real.

As a media coach, I see this a lot:
Over-rehearsed = Under-trusted

Instead of perfect answers, train for presence.

- Script your intention, not your words
- Use internal cues: “Is this a conversation or a commercial?”
- Practice being consistent in message not in phrasing

You’ll sound more like a person. And more like a leader.



11/19/2025

What Martial Arts Taught Me About Staying Calm During a Live Interview

Ever lose your train of thought mid-interview?

It’s not your brain but your breath.

When your nervous system goes into panic mode, you can freeze, fumble or ramble.

Here’s a secret from Aikido (and Stanford neuroscience) that restores clarity in seconds:

Inhale 4 | Hold 4 | Exhale 6
Let your next sentence rise from the exhale.

It’s not about perfection.

It’s about presence.



11/12/2025

The Secret Ritual CEOs Use Before Big Interviews or Talks

Here’s something most high-level leaders don’t talk about:

Before I train my clients for a media appearance, we don’t start with talking points. We start with their posture.

Because neuroscience shows:
How you stand shapes how you speak.
Want more presence, less nerves?

Try this quick 5-step sequence to feel confident before you speak.

This is what top TEDx speakers and 7-figure founders do before they go on air.



10/08/2025

The biggest media miss for CEOs?

Overconfidence.

Most leaders think they're great communicators—until they’re live on air and stammering through tough questions.

Here’s one fix: Q-storming.
• Practice with real media questions (even the offbeat or hostile ones).
• Analyze your tone, body, and voice.
• Record, rewind, refine.

Communication is a skill. Not a trait. Not a talent. And certainly not luck.

The best CEOs train for high-stakes visibility—before the spotlight’s on.



10/01/2025

The Trust-Building Power of a Genuine Smile

I watched a client’s interview: strong message, steady tone, but no warmth—until he smiled during a story.

Suddenly, viewers felt connection.

Here’s what smiling does:

✨ Activates endorphins, calming nerves
✨ Signals trust, authority, and warmth
✨ Enhances vocal tone and message reception

Use your smile like punctuation: intentional, timely, aligned.
Because trust isn’t just earned with words—it’s felt before they land.

09/24/2025

Feeling Stuck? Go Find Some Awe.

I asked our 15-year-old garden helper what his favorite thing in life was.

He said, “Eating.”

Fair.

But when I asked what came second, he said:
“Anything that brings me awe. Anything that surprises me.”

Yes. That.

Research shows awe—not achievement—is one of the biggest contributors to joy.

🌱 In the garden: surprise blooms
🌎 In conversation: a story you didn’t expect
💫 In your day: the tiny moment that catches your breath

What’s one thing that made you feel wonder?

Leave A Legacy
07/31/2025

Leave A Legacy

Enjoy The Process
07/24/2025

Enjoy The Process

Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help
07/17/2025

Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help

A Gentle Visibility Shift for Creators + FoundersWhat if you didn’t have to hustle for every ounce of attention?What if ...
07/15/2025

A Gentle Visibility Shift for Creators + Founders

What if you didn’t have to hustle for every ounce of attention?

What if the right people shared your work for you—because it resonated so deeply?

In this free session, Daniel Hall + Tony Laidig will walk you through a quietly powerful method (The Collab Formula) that uses simple AI tools to help:

• Attract aligned influencers and ambassadors
• Grow your reach—without ads or burnout
• Let your message do the heavy lifting to go viral organically

This is visibility that feels good.

🎟 Free to join: Link in comments

🗓 Wednesday, July 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET

A Gentle Visibility Shift for Creators + FoundersGo here to join us: https://prsecrets.com/AI-DanWhat if you didn’t have...
07/08/2025

A Gentle Visibility Shift for Creators + Founders

Go here to join us: https://prsecrets.com/AI-Dan

What if you didn’t have to hustle for every ounce of attention?

What if the right people shared your work for you—because it resonated so deeply?

In this free session, Daniel Hall + Tony Laidig will walk you through a quietly powerful method (The Collab Formula) that uses simple AI tools to help:

• Attract aligned influencers and ambassadors
• Grow your reach—without ads or burnout
• Let your message do the heavy lifting to go viral organically

This is visibility that feels good.

🎟 Free to join https://prsecrets.com/AI-Dan

🗓 Wednesday, July 16 at 10am PT / 1pm ET

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