Tony Suriano is the author of Direct Your Life or Someone Else Will (early 2026), a keynote speaker, creative coach, and filmmaker whose journey from petty crime and self-sabotage to sharing the stage with industry leaders — and the silver screen with Joe Pesci — proves that identity isn’t fixed…it’s edited.

He is the creator of the Soul Cut™ method — a breakthrough framework that helps people identify false scripts, edit limiting beliefs at the source, and call “action” on authentic power. Tony expands on this work in his new book, showing readers how to apply Soul Cut™ alongside his Direct Your Life™ philosophy, which bridges Hollywood storytelling with high-performance psychology. Together, they equip people to stop watching reruns of their past and start directing lives worth watching.

With over 80 directed projects and 30+ acting credits, including a standout role in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, Tony brings a unique cinematic perspective to personal development. His work has taken him from NASA-affiliated rocket launches to indie films shot in the Philippines, Canada, and French Guiana. On stage, his keynotes have impacted hundreds of leaders and creatives, blending energy, humor, and practical tools to inspire immediate action.