Susan Iliyan

I am a multidisciplinary facilitator, performer, and communicator whose work sits at the intersection of movement, wellness, creative expression, and team engagement. My professional path has been shaped by decades of experience across performance, media, and facilitation, allowing me to design and lead experiences that support connection, clarity, and cohesion within groups. I began my career in the performing arts and was a founding member of the first all-female breakdance crew in Montreal, performing across North America for audiences ranging from intimate venues to crowds of over 250,000. This early work instilled discipline, collaboration, and a deep understanding of group rhythm and collective energy—elements that continue to inform my facilitation style. Alongside performance, I built an international career in broadcast media as a television host and news anchor, working with PBS Sesame Street, MTV Europe, Time Warner Cable, BET, and Sky News Arabia. Anchoring live news and hosting live programming refined my ability to hold presence, communicate with clarity, and respond fluidly in high-pressure, real-time environments—skills that translate directly into leading groups in dynamic, real-time settings. In parallel, I developed extensive experience in team-building facilitation, working with startups and institutional commissions, including the High Commission of Canada and Australia. I have designed and led sessions focused on collaboration, communication, and shared purpose. I have facilitated structured workshops, experiential team sessions, and curated full-day programs that support trust-building, alignment, and creative problem-solving. These programs are structured, participatory, and designed to support trust-building, alignment, and shared momentum rather than passive consumption. This work draws on my background in movement, performance, and communication to create engaging, participatory experiences rather than passive instruction. I am also a public speaker and Master of Ceremonies for major international brands and events, including Rolex, MINI Cooper, and the Dubai Rugby Sevens, where I have led live audiences and maintained engagement across diverse, high-visibility settings. Teaching and embodied practice are central to my work. I have taught visual and performing arts, Zumba, hip-hop, belly dance, movement-based classes, and Taekwondo across diverse cultural contexts. My martial arts background contributes a grounded, disciplined, and respectful approach to movement and group leadership. I am a certified Theta Healing practitioner, facilitate group meditation and healing sessions, and have completed 100 hours of yoga training, with foundational knowledge of Ayurveda, including traditional practices such as preparing ghee. These modalities inform a grounded, practical approach to wellness that is experiential rather than abstract. Across all of my work—whether facilitating teams, leading movement sessions, speaking publicly, or guiding wellness practices—there is a strong sense of presence, emotional intelligence, and attentiveness to group dynamics. I create structured yet flexible environments, allowing participants to engage meaningfully while feeling supported and respected. Today, I bring together this multidisciplinary background to design and facilitate immersive and meaningful group experiences for individuals, teams, and organizations—experiences that are intentional, energizing, and grounded in real-world practice.