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What clients say about Marion Grobb Finkelstein:
"She (Marion) was able to engage our employees leading them into a more constructive course that fostered open and frank communication ... enhancing their relationships with colleagues"
President SISIP Financial Services(Ottawa, ON)
"What a delight to watch this pro in action! ... from the moment she arrived, her professionalism shone through. I would most certainly recommend Marion to others"
Manager, International Development Research Centre (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
"A HUGE thank you for sharing all the great information at yesterday’s conference with us. Our team here at the Ottawa Senators really enjoyed your talk and found the information very helpful and insightful."
Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Sens Foundation (Ottawa,ON)
"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!"
"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)
"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 communication ...
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 Catalyst, 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 know how to present your ideas in the boardroom or one-to-one
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. She'll give the tools to you and your team to get you communicating effectively. Communications 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. She can be the catalyst to improve the communications in your world.
Marion's clients hail from government, private sector and non-profit associations and charities. She works with both large and small organizations wishing to improve their productivity by improving their communications. Her clients say the following:
- Months after Marion's presentations, team members still talk about and apply the principles learned
- Her sessions consistently result in increased morale ratings and confidence in communicating
- Clients enjoy more constructive, open and frank communication
- Participants have enhanced relationships with colleagues
Marion's Keynotes
If you're organizing a conference, you have a lot to think about. Let Marion simplify your life. She will 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 the Chicken Within
Fill 'er Up
Leadership Begins with YOU
Life's a Gamble
OTHERS
Marion's Workshops:
Through Marion's workshops, your participants will develop useful, hands-on skills they can put to use in the workplace. These sessions are 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 workshops with Marion, and save yourself and your team time, energy and angst.
Marion's most requested Workshops 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 to share her communication expertise through inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, teleseminars and at-home learning products. Some of her valued clients include:
- 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
- Human Resources Professionals Association
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- International Development Research Council
- National Capital Commission
- Osgoode Home Care Support
- Performance Management Consultants
- Project Management Institute
- Project Management Association of Canada
- Public Sector Information Professionals
- Rosanne Lalande & Associates
- SISIP Financial Services
- Temas Management
- Tiree Visioneering
- United Way
- Wild Rose Foundation of Alberta
- Women Moving Forward
- Women's Business Network
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 can 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! (Vol.1) book -- another anthology.
(Photo credit: Mario Menard, www.ottawaportrait.com)
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? Sign up here: Sign up enewsletter It's as easy as that! (PS: we share your email address with no one. Period).
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 30 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.
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.
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! and E-book
- Expert Women Who Speak, Speak Out!
- "Facing the Chicken Within" booklet
- various ezine articles
Get Connected With Marion!
- email Marion at Marion@MarionSpeaks.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marionspeaks
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/MarionSpeaks
- Facebook "MarionSpeaks" Fan Page: www.facebook.com/MarionSpeaks
Communications can be tough. Getting help shouldn't be.
Let Marion Grobb Finkelstein empower you and your communications.
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