Workshops / Breakouts / Training

From Chaos to Clarity:

How to make big progress without adding big stress

Does it seem like the day takes you over, leaving you stressed out, overwhelmed, and out of control?

When you get stuck in the chaos, you lose clarity on what’s most important. You miss the opportunities that are right in front of you.

In this workshop, you’ll learn Marianne’s PURPOSE process with tools to:

Clarify your key purpose or objective for yourself and your team
Identify and prioritize the most important tasks that take you to the finish line
Create a scoreboard to help you know if you’re winning or losing the game
Solve problems at the root so they don’t return
Use techniques to help you see the big opportunities that often get missed

This workshop will inspire you to focus and prioritize in a new way so you can win the big game, no matter how you define it.

Change the Direction of Your Connection:

How to move your audience from resistance to action

When you understand personalities, you communicate with far greater influence and move your audience from resistance to action.

Whether you’re trying to motivate your team or influence potential customers, understanding behaviors helps you speak the right language.

In this workshop, learn how to:

Understand 4 dominant personality styles
Identify your own style
Spot cues to identify the styles of others
Use communication techniques that improve your influence with your audience

Living with Purpose:

How to create your work/life balance

It often seems like the day takes us over, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, out of balance and out of control. As a result, we’re not as productive as we’d like, and the things that matter most get neglected. With a clear strategy and a plan of action, we can experience a deeper level of accomplishment and fulfillment in the most important areas of our lives both personally and professionally.

In this workshop, learn how to:

Clarify your purpose and those things that matter most
Define what you really want and create a clear plan to achieve it
Use tools to prioritize and separate what gets thrown out and what stays
Stay on track and maintain your dream life over the long-term

Leadership Academy

For aspiring, emerging and established leaders

If you’re like most leaders, chances are you’re overwhelmed and caught up in the chaos of the day. You don’t really have time to focus on the skills you need to become a great leader of influence, provide vision for your team, and take your organization to the next level.

This In-depth Leadership Academy is designed to equip you with the skills and tools you need to become the influential, visionary leader you know you were meant to become.

What You’ll Get:

8 small group sessions on topics including:

How to elevate your ability to influence teams and customers
Hold direct conversations that get results
Understand personality styles to increase your influence
Root-cause problem-solving techniques and tools
Effective ways for setting, tracking and hitting company goals
Relationship-building to build your business
Leading through times of change
Prioritization tools and techniques

Customizable options available

Select topics also available as half-day workshops

What People are Saying

“Marianne is a jewel! She brings enthusiasm, excitement, and energy to her talks. I knew without a doubt that the audience at my Thrive Summit would absolutely adore her. And they absolutely did.

She leaves the crowd feeling inspired and empowered to move to the next level. Her ability to help people move from chaos to clarity is exceptional.

If you’re looking for someone who will truly care about your audience and someone who knows how to show genuine concern beyond the keynote, I highly recommend her as a speaker.”

Jevonnah "Lady J" EllisonCertified Leading Mastery Coach, Dean of Coaching, 48 Days Eagles.

“Marianne is an inspiring and energizing leader who brings a level of engagement many facilitators do not have.

She has empathy for her audience and asks the right questions. She was fantastic at bringing us together to ensure we stayed out of the weeds and remained focused to get the right results.

She lives by example and walks the walk of leadership every day.”

Gloria KelleyExecutive Director, CASA Kane County

Marianne has the unique ability to unleash a team’s potential. She succeeded in developing our executive team into better leaders and a more cohesive group. She brings out the best in others.

Kristen ZimanChief of Police, Aurora, IL

“The value of working with Marianne was priceless. She helped bring all my leaders together on one page.

What makes Marianne unique is her energy, excitement and personality.”

Mayor Richard IrvinAurora, IL

Marianne guides her clients on a journey of growth and helps them see what may be holding them back. She has a unique way of breaking down complex problems and making them simple. Whether she’s facilitating a leadership group or working as a personal coach, Marianne is exceptional!

Jenna LambrechtHealthcare Executive

If you want great, universal truths presented with great style, hire Marianne. You’ll be glad you did.

Steve ShinholserPremier Pond, Contractor Sales Academy

Marianne is one of the best speakers we’ve had. Thanks so much for your terrific presentations.

Judd LofchiePresident, Aurora Business United

When Marianne Renner speaks, people listen. She has much to share and a great method for sharing it.

Amy RothAurora Public Library Communications Manager

Marianne is a transformational speaker who entranced our audience. We all walked away a little smarter, a little more confident, and a lot clearer on how to take our life and run with it. Marianne cares about making a difference for the people in the seats.

Michele KellyCo-founder of K+L Storytellers and Chief Curator for Your Creative Angle

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Marianne. She made working with her simple and uncomplicated.

Paul AvramSenior Account Manager, Workplace Solutions

Marianne is a bright light that shines on any audience. I feel blessed that she shared her message of self-love and self-worth with our students.

Jennifer RoweDean of Students, Metea High School

It is with great pleasure that I recommend Marianne Renner as a workshop facilitator, keynote speaker and professional development provider in any fashion. The feedback from our members was exemplary: “This is the best professional development I have ever attended,” and “This was career changing for me! When will you bring Marianne back?” We will definitely be asking Marianne back.

Dr. Jeffrey GeihsExecutive Director, Nevada Association of School Administrators

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