Marilee Fini

Training employees and leaders to be overcomers in communication, public speaking and in life

Travels from Cleveland OH, USA

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Speaks on:

Adaptive Leadership

Communication

Perseverance

Personal Empowerment

Public Speaking

Resilience

Speaks to:

Government & Public Sector

Associations & Membership Orgs

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Formats:

Workshop

Breakout

Keynote

Training


Annie Glenn National Leadership Award

Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 600 audience feedback

Marilee captivates audiences with her authentic approach to communication, weaving personal stories of overcoming challenges into "wonderful" and "insightful" presentations. She creates a judgment-free space where participants feel valued and understood, transforming complex communication concepts into practical, actionable strategies. Her empowering message resonates deeply with introverts and those facing communication barriers, leaving attendees refreshed and motivated to implement positive changes in both professional and personal settings.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained practical strategies for improving communication skills in both professional and personal settings.

  • Attendees felt motivated and empowered to overcome personal and professional obstacles.

  • Individuals experienced a renewed sense of confidence in their ability to communicate effectively and connect with others.

  • Participants acquired actionable techniques for managing nervousness and enhancing their public speaking abilities.

Generated by Talkadot based on 600 audience feedback

Marilee's Bio

As a kid who stuttered, I learned early on about overcoming obstacles. In the 8th grade, I made a T‐Shirt with my name on it so that I didn’t have to fear saying my name when attending volleyball practice. Who would have thought just a decade later, I would have graduated with a BA in Communications and a MA in Speech Pathology. Just before I graduated, I experienced another obstacle. It was recommended that I go into a different career outside of Speech Pathology due to my stuttering. I aligned with my own truth and knew that I had to pursue my dream regardless of what others said. I have been a Speech Pathologist for over 30 years and have helped people in ways I would never have imagined! From athletics to academics, so much of what I’ve accomplished has been based on not allowing circumstances to hold me back. As a professional speaker, I bring my “overcomer” philosophy to my presentations so that others can overcome obstacles and reach their goals!

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Marilee Offers the Following Talks

Adaptive LeadershipResilience

Become an Overcomer in Leadership and Life

  • Define obstacles we encounter in workplace

  • Acquire strategies for being an overcomer

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60 minutes - full day

CommunicationTeam Building

Building Connections in the Workplace with Effective Communication (Team Building)

  • Acquire communication techniques for building relationships in both traditional and virtual work environments

  • Implement strategies for managing communication breakdowns

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60 minutes - full day

Personal EmpowermentPerseverance

Packing our Briefcase with Superpowers for the Workplace! (Motivation)

  • List various Superpowers needed for dealing with today’s challenges in the workplace

  • Acquire concrete strategies for implementing these Superpowers to increase employee satisfaction and productivity

  • Apply these Superpowers to manage difficult situations in the workplace

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60 minutes - full day

Public Speaking

Public Speaking: Being an Overcomer! (Communication)

  • Adopt effective strategies for dealing with nervousness

  • Engage the audience’s attention with your voice

  • Choose words to capture the audience’s attention

  • Create speaking notes to effectively communicate your message confidently

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3 hours - full day




Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Marilee

As a kid who stuttered, I could never imagine doing this kind of work, so I put my heart and soul into every event! Other organizations that have hired me have said that I am very proactive, organized and conscientious to work with.

My speaking fee includes preparation, phone calls and meetings (initial/final). An initial meeting will be done where I will find out information on how to customize this event for your audience. Typically, my speaking fee and travel fee are separate but can be combined if needed.

Always!!! My goal is to give the audience that "aha moment" where they feel a connection with me and like I am speaking to them personally . I don't believe in doing a generic Keynote or workshop but one that is tailored to that audience. It is NOT a one size fits all but fitted to your audience!

I always provide my contact information so the audience can contact me. When an event is over, I allow time to talk with participants rather than immediately leaving. I am also happy to stay for a luncheon or dinner that is part of the event.

I can send handouts prior to the event for the organization to either make copies or provide electronically. I also put my handouts as a bonus for filling out my Talkadot survey..

For the event to be recorded, I require the terms to be specified in the agreement . I request raw and edited footage of the event in MP4 format. Recordings can be used for internal purposes within the organization. Specific terms and fees for recordings can be finalized in the agreement.

I am from Cleveland, OH so I have access to a major airport and happy to fly to your destination within the US or internationally. If the destination is close (within 2-4 hours from Cleveland), I can drive. There is a travel fee that is added based on the location of the event.


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