Quitting Is Not an Option
PERSEVERANCEHow we respond when things become difficult, and why continuing to try matters.
A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Motivational speaking with Susan Gelder.
A conversation about perseverance, possibility,
and finding the courage to keep going.
Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado

“Quitting is
not an option.”

Susan K. Gelder
SPEAKER. WRITER. ENCOURAGER.THE PERSON BEHIND THE MESSAGE
Susan’s work begins with a belief: a positive, determined outlook can help us move toward our goals.
Through Copper Creek Enterprises, she shares a message of motivation and encouragement. Her focus is on helping people keep going through challenges and approach life with determination.
Based in Colorado Springs, Susan brings that message to her speaking and writing, including her blog, Finding Your Direction.
Meet Susan on LinkedInBRING THE CONVERSATION TO YOUR GROUP
Susan’s message centers on perseverance and a positive outlook. Explore these themes, then tell her what your audience needs.


How we respond when things become difficult, and why continuing to try matters.
Recognizing what matters to you and taking a deliberate step toward your goals.
Approaching everyday challenges with encouragement, discipline, and determination.
These themes introduce Susan’s message. Contact her to discuss the topic and format for your event.
FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED WITH SUSAN
Professional recommendations shared on LinkedIn.
ANOTHER SIDE OF SUSAN’S WRITINGFROM THE SPEAKER TO THE PAGE
Susan also writes fiction under the name Mary Elizabeth Thomas. Her novel An Outlaw for Christmas begins The Colorado Chronicles, a time-travel romance set in Colorado Springs.
It follows archaeologist Madison Kabe as a search takes her into the past, where she meets a United States Marshal pursuing the same outlaw.
Explore the book at Balboa Press

A conversation with Susan begins with encouragement.
LET’S START A CONVERSATION
Tell Susan about your event, the people attending, and what you’d like them to take away from the conversation.
Email Susanskgelder19@gmail.comCall Susan(719) 482-5726COPPER CREEK ENTERPRISES
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tell Susan about your audience and what you have in mind.
Keep going.
There’s more you can do.