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Increase morale, confidence, productivity and profit ...

by changing how you communicate

It's a simple equation. If you communicate better, you get better results. Your productivity improves and your profits increase. You become a better leader and pull the best out of your team members. You feel accomplished, satisfied, and you know you're making a positive difference to the bottom line. Marion will work with you and your team to increase productivity in your workplace and get your communications moving.

Better communication at work is fundamental to successful careers and work relationships. Communication Catalyst, Marion Grobb Finkelstein, will help you create a world where ...

  • your suggestions and concerns are readily heard by decision-makers
  • you know how to present yourself in the boardroom
  • the silos in your organization are replaced by shared visions
  • your clients trust you ... and buy more
  • you feel confident and empowered and able to express yourself so others will listen

Better Communication ...

Better Business ...

Better Life

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Marion's clients hail from government, private sector and non-profit associations and charities. She works with managers and their teams from national organizations wanting to change how they communicate. 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

Get worry-free, professional and reliable service with Marion Grobb Finkelstein's 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.

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 include:

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:

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. Find out more about who are Marion's clients here.




Marion's 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.

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What Clients Say about Marion Grobb Finkelstein:

"Good material with practical application, a component often missed in communication workshops" / "Informative, interactive, great tips. Time just flew by" / "Extremely interesting and thought provoking"
Attendees, Professional Development Summit (Halifax, NS) 

"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!"
Conference attendees, 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)

"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