
Marilyn is a true professional. From her opening line to her closing quote, she captivates and inspires her audiences. Attendees leave her presentations ready to attack their challenges with a renewed sense of confidence. In addition to achieving more results, attendees are motivated to have a better attitude toward their work, their customers, and their colleagues.
Inspiring and Motivational
Business Owner
Marilyn Sherman owns a company called UpFront Presentations. She speaks for companies and associations who want people to have more courage and lead inspired lives. With over 18 years experience in:
• Professional speaking
• Training and development
• Facilitating workshops
Corporate Background
Marilyn started her corporate experience with Chrysler First Financial Services. As an in-house trainer, she was responsible for writing, producing, and presenting training programs to 2400 employees across the United States. Marilyn trained all levels of the corporation from:
• New hires
• Senior executives
• Field personnel
She specialized in communication classes and building effective teams. When NationsBank acquired Chrysler First, Marilyn was an instrumental member of the transition team. She put her many years of experience as a Team Building trainer to help the individuals of both companies quickly meld into one team.
Seminar Leader
Marilyn left NationsBank to be a full time seminar leader for SkillPath Seminars and quickly became one of their most sought after speakers for on-site clients. For five years in a row, Marilyn had the highest rate of repeat business from attendees and scored in the top 3% of evaluations.
Education and leadership
Marilyn is a graduate of Washington State University and a 13-year member of the National Speakers Association. As a member of NSA, she served in several leadership roles:
• Board member for San Diego and Las Vegas chapters
• Chair of the Motivational Speaker Professional Experts Group
• Director of four different educational labs across the country
Author and publisher
In addition to having articles published in major trade magazines and national publications, Marilyn is the author of several motivational books:
• Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?
• Why Settle for the Balcony? How to get a Front-Row seat in life!
• Front-Row Service (a 52 week guided journal)
1) WHOSE COMFORT ZONE ARE YOU IN?
In the past, people needed to have tools to stretch their comfort zone in order to achieve more results. Today, people are having their comfort zone changed for them! They are forced to change and if you resist, you will fail. This program will help people navigate change with the right mindset for success.
2) WHY SETTLE FOR THE BALCONY? HOW TO GET A FRONT-ROW SEAT IN LIFE!
Life is short – live in the front-row! This dynamic keynote inspires people to get out of the balcony of their life and go for that front-row seat! This program will help people to get off the sidelines and out of the balcony of their life. With so many things out of control these days, attendees will be reminded that their attitude and perception are 100% within their control. With the right mindset, any seat can be a front-row seat!
3) COMMUNICATING FOR RESULTS; FROM CONFLICT TO COOPERATION
This is a content filled program that provides tools to anyone who doesn’t like conflict or confrontation. Attendees will learn how to reduce unnecessary conflict in the workplace by following some proven communication techniques. With examples and practice, people will learn the value of being assertive and not aggressive or passive-aggressive.
4) WHICH V ARE YOU? NAVIGATING CHANGE WITH A SUCCESSFUL MINDSET
This is a content filled program that provides tools to anyone who doesn’t like conflict or confrontation. Attendees will learn how to reduce unnecessary conflict in the workplace by following some proven communication techniques. With examples and practice, people will learn the value of being assertive and not aggressive or passive-aggressive.