Conference Speaker
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
With more than four decades of leadership experience, Mary brings practical insight and real-world perspective to every speaking engagement. Her goal is simple: to share what she’s learned in a way that resonates, challenges assumptions, and equips leaders to think and act differently. Mary’s focus is leadership topics that matter in today’s environments – strategy, navigating change, strengthening culture, and leading with clarity and intention.
What energizes her most is the moment something clicks for the audience….the shift in perspective, the new idea that reframes a challenge, or the renewed sense of purpose in their work. Mary creates engaging, thoughtful sessions that go beyond theory, offering insights that leaders can immediately apply within their teams and organizations.
She presents on many topics that can help leaders, teams and individuals reach their full potential. She doesn’t just stand up and speak – she involves her audience at every turn. Her audiences give her rave reviews and continually ask her back!
Topics include:
Strategic Planning
- Why Strategic Plans Fail to Deliver
- Thinking Strategically
Change Management
- Driving Organizational Change
- Why Change is Challenging
- Planning is Easy – Implementing is Hard
Team Dynamics and Culture
- DiSC (Work Style Analysis and How it Applies to Teams)
- Why Trust Matters
- Culture by Design
- Rewarding and Recognizing Employees
- Play to Your Strengths
- Managing Up (Managing Your Boss)
- Communicating Expectations and Accountability
- Communicating to Maximize Meetings
- What I’m Saying When I’m Not Talking (nonverbal communication)
- How to See Your Blind Spots
Here’s what people are saying
“This is one of the best presenters I’ve heard on content that can be difficult to present and keep the audience engaged. She did an EXCELLENT job.”
“Wonderful presentation and very engaging.”
“Mary demonstrates an excellent ability to engage and creatively work with diverse groups. I would highly recommend Mary!”
“Mary’s presentation skills are second to none. Her facilitation skills and presentation skills are only the beginning. What separates Mary is her ability to identify and affect group dynamics. Mary is a rare asset!”
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Mary offers public speaking in-person or virtually.