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What clients say about Marion Grobb Finkelstein:


"Marion was a fantastic speaker/presenter with a ton of experience. Very organized and clear. Engaged the audience", "Extremely professional", "Dynamic", "Best one so far!" 

Conference attendees, "Vitalize 2009" Provincial Voluntary Sector Conference (Calgary, AB)

 

"Marion Grobb Finkelstein was the perfect choice of speaker to kick-off our conference... Setting an upbeat tone for the day, Marion's presentation received many positive comments including, 'great speaker', 'relevant to life outside work', ...  and 'very empowering'."

Vice-President, Performance Management Consultants (Ottawa, ON)

 

"Marion is extremely skilled in her field. A brilliant presenter!"

Director, European Military Family Resource Centre (Mons, Belgium)

 

"The thing that distinguishes Marion from other presenters is her genuine energy and obvious commitment to making an impact...  our employees are still talking about what they learned and applying key principles in their day-to-day communications... well worth the investment ... excellent session and one which I highly recommend!"       

Vice-President, Tiree Workplace Visioneering (Ottawa, ON)

 

"I enthusiastically look forward to working with you again."       

President, Las Vegas Convention Speakers Bureau (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)

 

"I loved your chapter, 'Life's a Gamble'. You were so right on with the risk factor part. I was a chicken before I went on Reality Stars Fear Factor, but I used that as an opportunity to stretch and grow and come out of my comfort zone, and I did. Keep up the great work"

Tanya Goertz, 'The Apprentice' Reality Star, International Speaker, Author

 

"It's my pleasure to recommend Marion Grobb Finkelstein as a speaker and presenter to anyone wanting the simplicity of working with a consummate professional."       

Professional Development Director, Project Management Institute, Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter (Ottawa, ON)

 

"I couldn't wait to get back to work to tell (my colleagues) how motivating and inspiring you are ... They were very impressed; so am I."      

Participant, Canadian Payroll Association, National Payroll Week (Moncton, NB)

 

"Her (Marion's) efforts have made a difference to our Division and I, most certainly, would hire her again."

Chief, Health Canada (Ottawa, ON)

 

"To anyone wanting a presenter who is knowledgeable, engaging and a dream to work with, I highly recommend Marion Grobb Finkelstein. She delivers."

Associate Director, Communications, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (Ontario/Alberta/New Brunswick)

 

"Ms. Finkelstein was impressive. Her mastery of the subject was superior to anything that I have seen on this subject in 30 years in the public and 15 years in the private sectors."

President, Diefenbunker Museum (Carp, ON)

 

"You were superb! I must congratulate you on being an excellent speaker -- energetic, knowledgeable and relevant. We all benefited from your session."  

Conference Developer, Insight Information, Advanced Professional Administrators' Forum (Ottawa, ON)

 

"Marion makes us look good. Her talent shines to such an extent that we ask her back again and again. She is an incredibly talented emcee and speaker. I strongly recommend her."

Regional Director, Canadian Diabetes Association (Ottawa, ON)

 

"I have heard much praise from the participants about the professionalism with which the proceedings were facilitated. Your skills at ... creating just the right atmosphere to encourage the participation of our volunteers was exemplary."

Associate Director, Canadian Diabetes Association (Winnipeg, MB / Moncton, NB)

 

"Thank you once again for your significant contribution ... for sharing your expertise, your enthusiasm. The feedback on the training was very positive. I look forward to hopefully working with you again."

Campaign Director, United Way (Ottawa, ON)


"I was so inspired by your presentation because it was like a script I was following ... that has brought me to where I am today! ... (I) would love to hear you speak again and again. You were AMAZING!"

Member, International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Ottawa Chapter

Better communications ... better business, better life

It's a simple equation. If you communicate better, you get better results. Your productivity improves. You feel accomplished, satisfied, and you know you're making a positive difference to those in your lives. Better communications at work is fundamental to successful careers and personal relationships. Communication Specialist, Marion Grobb Finkelstein, will help you create a world where ...  

  • your suggestions and concerns are readily heard, understood, and appreciated
  • the silos in your organization are replaced by shared visions
  • your clients are delighted with the rapport you so ably establish and maintain
  • you feel empowered with the skills of being able to express yourself, regardless of the situation

You can make that world a reality. Marion will work with you to increase productivity in your workplace by giving you the skills to improve your communications. Communicating can be tough. There is no magic wand or simple "fits all" recipe. It requires an understanding of principles and a commitment to connect. If you have the commitment, Marion can build your knowledge and skills.

With Marion Grobb Finkelstein, you get worry-free, professional and reliable service, thought-provoking and content-rich presentations tailored to meet your needs and those of your conference delegates or your work team. You deserve to benefit from tried-and-true communication tactics and strategies ... from a person who's used them. Get Marion Grobb Finkelstein. Get results.

Keynotes

marion_leaning_onIf you're organizing a conference, you have a lot to think about. Let Marion help kick off your gathering on the right note with a memorable, entertaining and inspiring keynote. She is sure to leave your attendees motivated and moved to action. With her well researched topics and her hallmark personal stories, Marion's universal messages will resonate with your audience. Select from one of Marion's existing keynote subjects (Keynotes), 
or let her tailor one to your specific conference theme. 

Marion's Most Requested Keynotes:
Facing Chickens
Fill 'er Up
Leadership
Life's a Gamble
OTHERS

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Marion's presentations are always interactive, well researched and practical. She presents both the "sizzle" and the "steak". Participants will leave with new tools to put to use immediately. Founded on a blend of in-the-trenches experience, academics, and anecdotal and empirical research, Marion cuts your learning curve dramatically. Invest in training, seminars or workshops with Marion, and save yourself and your team time, energy and angst. Let Marion simplify your life.


Marion's most requested Presentations include:

Marion's Clients : Whether you're a private or public organization, an industry association, or a not-for-profit group, Marion can help you gain the skills to solve your communication challenges. Marion is based in Ottawa (Ontario, Canada), and travels broadly to share her communication expertise through inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, teleseminars and at-home learning products. Some of her valued clients are:

  • Algonquin College
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
  • Canadian Diabetes Association
  • Canadian Museum Association
  • Canadian Payroll Association
  • Carleton University
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Group Works Leadership Institute
  • Health Canada
  • Hopewell Eating Disorders Support Centre
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • International Development Research Council
  • National Capital Commission
  • Performance Management Consultants
  • Project Management Institute
  • Project Management Association of Canada
  • Public Sector Information Professionals
  • Temas Management
  • Tiree Visioneering
  • United Way
  • Wild Rose Foundation of Alberta
  • Women Moving Forward
  • Women's Business Network

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NEW BOOK!

In addition to keynotes and presentations, Marion Grobb Finkelstein shares her communication expertise through the written word. Most recently, she was asked to submit a chapter in the "Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success" collection featuring other professional speakers including Jack Canfield, Les Brown, Tana Goertz and 17 others. This book includes life strategies that books-marion-susancan easily be applied to personal or professional life. Marion's chapter entitled, "Life's a Gamble", gives practical hands-on tips to handle whatever life rolls in your direction. This book is in addition to Marion's "Facing the Chicken Within" chapter co-authored with Marion's sister, fellow professional speaker, Joan Grobb Augustino, and featured in the "Women Who Speak ... Speak Out!" book -- another anthology.

(Marion pictured with author of "I Love Coffee", Susan Zimmer)

 
FREE newsletter

Marion is a firm believer in moving words to action. Her learning sessions are designed to do exactly that. She understands how the challenge in using the information learned begins soon as someone leaves the session. As a service to keep the lessons fresh and to share additional information, Marion provides an e-newsletter to her clients, session attendees, and anyone who is interested in honing their communication skills. Interested? Drop Marion a line: Marion@MarionSpeaks.com and write "Sign Me Up" in the subject line. It's as easy as that! (PS: we share your email address with no one. Period). Or register with the online form right here: Sign up enewsletter

Teleseminars

For clients who want the convenience of one-hour teleconference sessions in the comfort of your own office or home, Marion offers teleseminars a couple times a year to her clients and those people registered on her e-newsletter list. Interested? Drop Marion a line at Marion@MarionSpeaks.com with "teleseminar" in the subject line, and she'll let you know when her next session will take place.

Meet Marion

Marion Grobb Finkelstein lives in the Ottawa area (Canada) and has presented to audiences throughout Canada, in the United States and in Europe. She has studied and practiced communication skills for over 25 years and balances her academic credentials with impressive hands-on, practical application. A former Director Communications and Promotion for airports in Canada and the United States, for national museums and for federal departments, Marion "edu-tains" with her highly animated workshops and keynotes. She offers a variety of communications-related subjects, all of which are content-rich and well researched, interactive, lively and move people to action, full of tried and true tips you can put to use immediately.
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Marion's education qualifications include an Honours Bachelor of Administration degree specializing in Marketing (Brock University), as well as Marketing Research and Media Communications college certificates. Marion is also True ColorsTM and Personality DimensionsTM certified. A national member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and Global Speakers Federation (GSF), Marion is an award-winning Toastmaster. She has orchestrated national marketing campaigns, successfully managed controversial media issues, branded and raised the profile of organizations, and produced and hosted award-winning cablevision shows.

Recent awards:

  • 2006 "Award for Leadership in Service Innovation" presented by the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada. Marion was honored for her communications contribution as "a member of the team OPERATION TIM HORTONS, for proving that client needs can be met in even the most difficult situations, and that even high-risk undertakings can be accomplished through innovative private/public partnerships". Marion worked with a team of colleagues to get the first-ever Tim Hortons outlet in the Kandahar Airfield for the Canadian Forces and allied forces in Afghanistan.
  • 2003 Toastmasters, District 61, Division A "International Speech Contest" winner

Author: Marion is a contributing author to the following:

  • "The Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success" (Featuring Marion, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Tana Goertz, and 17 other prominent speakers) NEW BOOK!
  • "Expert Women Who Speak, Speak Out!" Store
  • "Facing the Chicken Within" booklet
  • various ezine articles

Get Connected With Marion!

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Let Marion Grobb Finkelstein empower you and your communications.

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