PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER + CONFERENCE PRESENTER

Keynote Speeches:

Speak With Clarity And Confidence

From planning your message—to refining it—to delivering it with confidence…let us help you take the stage, rock the mic, and keep your audience excited afterward!

Storytelling for Impact: Data Tells and Story Sells

This dynamic talk with real-world examples will show you how to use story principles to strengthen your presentations. Marianna will show you how to create an impactful message that will crystallize the vision for your audience and make a point in a way a pie chart never will.

Let’s Get Engaged! Creating Audience Connection

In this engaging presentation, you’ll learn how to create connection with your audience, tools to use to create and keep the connection, and how to keep your audience listening and engaged.

“We recently engaged Marianna Swallow as a guest speaker for one of our monthly public speaking forum sessions, aimed at helping our employees level-up their public speaking skills. Her collaborative approach in developing a plan that met our needs was exceptional. We’re eager to have her back for future sessions!”

— ZOE BLACKWELL, VP TRANSFORMATION & CHIEF OF STAFF | TMS

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CONFERENCE SPEAKING

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING

KEYNOTE SPEAKING

FACILITATION OF BREAKOUT GROUPS

SMALL GROUP TRAINING

RETREAT WORKSHOPS

CUSTOMIZED PRESENTATIONS

CONFERENCE SPEAKING ⁕ MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING ⁕ KEYNOTE SPEAKING ⁕ FACILITATION OF BREAKOUT GROUPS ⁕ SMALL GROUP TRAINING ⁕ RETREAT WORKSHOPS ⁕ CUSTOMIZED PRESENTATIONS ⁕

We are keynote speakers, corporate trainers, and workshop facilitators who leave audiences feeling excited about trying out new and improved communication techniques.

We offer keynote speeches and presentations. Talks geared to specific groups are noted below.
Virtual Options Available

 
 

Design And Deliver Like A Rockstar!

Not sure how to structure your presentation? What visuals should you use? Do you need to outline your talk? We’ll shed light on all the important parts of developing your presentation.


Speak With Clarity And Confidence

From planning your message—to refining it—to delivering it with confidence…let us help you take the stage, rock the mic, and keep your audience excited afterward!


Storytelling for Impact: Data Tells and Story Sells

This dynamic talk with real-world examples will show you how to use story principles to strengthen your presentations. Marianna will show you how to create an impactful message that will crystallize the vision for your audience and make a point in a way a pie chart never will.


Think On Your Feet: Respond When The Pressure’s On

Know that sweaty moment when all eyes are on you in a meeting? Learn how to respond quickly, concisely, and intelligently. No more getting caught like a deer in headlights.


Do Your Worst: Create Your Best from from Your Worst

This energetic and dynamic presentation will teach you how to get out of your head and create your best content or presentation from your worst ideas – and why you should draw from your worst ideas. This speech is for anyone who needs help with presentation development, or using creativity to generate impactful ideas.

Let’s Get Engaged! Creating Audience Connection

In this engaging presentation, you’ll learn how to create connection with your audience, tools to use to create and keep the connection, and how to keep your audience listening and engaged.


All the A’s about the Q and A:

Learn techniques for Audience Management and how to handle all the questions – even when you don’t know the answer. You’ll learn each step along the way, from setting up your room, to taking the stage, and from framing your talk to answering questions when you don’t know the answer.


For MBAs and Finance Audiences:

Connecting with Non-Finance Audiences - Clear Communication & Connection –

It can be frustrating when an audience doesn’t speak your language. In this simple, straightforward presentation, you’ll see how to utilize the 4 communication styles, simplify your message, and meet your audience where they’re at. Communication and messaging techniques will be shared, along with a structure to simplify your message and deliver your message with impact.


Keynote for Women-forward Organizations:

Speak With Strength

Sometimes we inadvertently undercut our credibility, lessening the impact of our words. Learn which speaking habits are not serving you well, and how to turn those around to present with strength in any situation. Avoid speaking habits that can undercut your credibility, and learn how to handle interruptions. Whether speaking about yourself, your achievements, or your work, you can deliver a message with strength and impact!


“My colleagues and I have worked with Marianna several times over the past few years for both in-person and online sessions on communications and storytelling. She knows our audience and can speak to both new and experienced legislative staff. While the topics may be similar from year to year, Marianna's trainings and presentations are always fresh and engaging. I look forward to working with (and learning from) her again because I learn something new each time! Marianna — thanks for being so flexible and such a pro!”

— HOLLY SOUTH | PROGRAM MANAGER, NCSL, NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR STATE LEGISLATURES

MOTIVATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER + CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

What could your team accomplish if everyone learned how to elevate their communication skills?

“You were very professional and approachable. I found your presentation informative (I picked up a bunch of tips), and I like how you made it relevant to what is happening now, by talking about ways to keep audiences engaged while online. You provided easy-to-implement tips. Woo hoo! Nicely done, Mare.”

— ALYSSA BURNS | WORKSHOP CLIENT | PRESIDENT ALYSSA BURNS COMMUNICATIONS

“Marianna shows us we can be dynamic and engaging no matter what the topic. She is a consummate professional who comes thoroughly prepared and delivers on her promise.”

— LEEANN PETERSEN | CEO PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN ADVOCACY