SPEAKER | EXECUTIVE COACH | NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR
SPEAKER
EXECUTIVE COACH
NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR
“Inspirational, motivating and empathetic!
Mary brings out the best in people.”
— Jason Bodin, EVP of Marketing & Communications, Paycom
Mary doesn’t just speak at audiences — she connects with them. She’s known for her inspirational, conversational and action-oriented speaking style.
With 30+ years of executive coaching and leadership experience, Mary brings hard-won insight to every stage — not theory, but lived expertise.
Whether it’s a leadership summit, a women’s conference, or a professional development day, Mary tailors her content to your people, your industry, and your goals.
Audiences leave feeling truly seen, lit up and empowered with practical tools, renewed clarity, and the confidence to take meaningful action in their professional lives.
“Trusted, insightful and wise! She understands the nuances and challenges of our business leaders.”
— Diane Schwartz, CEO, Ragan Communications
“Trusted, insightful and wise! She understands the nuances and challenges of our business leaders.”
— Diane Schwartz, CEO, Ragan Communications
Keynote & Workshop Topics
Mary offers customized experiences that will inspire, energize and activate your audience.
Adapting with Purpose:
Building a Future-Ready Mindset
The leaders who thrive in disruption aren’t the ones with all the answers — they’re the ones who’ve built the mindset to adapt with intention.
Drawing on 30+ years of executive coaching, Mary delivers a practical, energizing framework for leading through change with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Best for: Corporate Leadership Teams · C-Suite Executives · Communication Leaders · Leadership Conferences
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Navigating the Future:
Leading with Clarity When Everything Feels Uncertain
Uncertainty is no longer a season — it’s a condition. This session gives leaders at every level a practical toolkit for staying grounded, focused, and forward-moving when the path ahead isn’t clear.
More than a mindset talk, it’s a hands-on session that addresses the emotional and practical realities of leading others through doubt, disruption, and change.
Best for: People Managers · Mid-Level Leaders · All-Employee Events · HR & Talent Conferences
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What Lights You Up?
Lead from Your Strengths
The most effective leaders don’t just manage well — they lead from a place of genuine energy, self-awareness, and purpose.
This session helps executives identify what truly lights them up, clarify their leadership strengths, and channel that clarity into greater influence, stronger teams, and measurable organizational impact. This is not a career talk — it’s a leadership transformation experience.
Best for: Senior Executives · High-Potential Leaders · Executive Development Programs · Leadership Retreats
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What Lights You Up?
Career Pivots with Purpose
Career success is no longer a straight line — and that’s not a problem. It’s an opportunity. Based on Mary’s award-winning national bestselling book, this keynote helps audiences discover what truly drives them and gives them the tools, habits, and confidence to pursue it.
Blending real stories, reflection, and practical frameworks, Mary helps people move from stuck and uncertain to energized, clear, and ready to act.
Best for: Women’s Groups · College & University Audiences · Alumni Associations · Professional Associations · Career Development Programs
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Trusted by
Find clarity. Lead well. Spark excellence.
Contact Mary’s team today to explore how she can customize a keynote or workshop around your specific goals. Whether your people need clarity on what’s next, tools to lead through change, or the confidence to take their next bold step — Mary delivers sessions that stick.
