Marion Grobb Finkelstein

COMMUNICATION CATALYST MarionSpeaks

  • Niagara Falls ON

Communicate to Connect (raise morale, confidence and productivity by changing how you communicate)

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Biography

Marion Grobb Finkelstein is a Communication Catalyst -- she gets communication moving! She works with organizations and business people to increase morale, confidence and productivity by changing how they communicate with employees, bosses, clients and colleagues.

Audiences in United States, Europe and across Canada have benefited from Marion's expertise. Having served as a Director of Communications in Canadian federal departments, national museums, and at Canadian and American international airports, she brings with her a wealth of proven, practical and powerful communication strategies she and thousands of her clients have successfully used.

In 2007, the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada presented Marion with the “Award for Leadership in Service Innovation” as a member of the team “OPERATION TIM HORTONS”. Specifically, she was recognized for overseeing the communications associated with establishing the first-ever Tim Hortons coffee outlet in Kandahar Airfield for the Canadian Forces and allied forces in Afghanistan.

Marion has orchestrated national marketing campaigns, managed controversial media issues, and produced and hosted award-winning cablevision shows. A national member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and Global Speakers Federation, she is also an award-winning Toastmaster. She has an Honours BAdmin degree, Marketing Research Statement of Achievement, Media Communications Honours certificate, and is True Colors™ and Personality Dimensions™ certified.

As a published author, Marion has contributed to two books, entitled, “Expert Women Who Speak … Speak Out!” and, “The Power of the Platform: Speakers on Success”, featuring well-known authors such as Jack Canfield, Tana Goertz and Brian Tracy.
Operating on the principle that better communication leads to better business and better life, Marion shares her expertise with individuals from both small and large organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Training
Corporate Leadership
Business Services

Areas of Expertise

Teamwork
Leadership
Attitude
Communication

Accomplishments

Producer of the Year, Skyline Cablevision

Awarded for a cablevision show that Marion produced and hosted called, "A Day in the Life of Ottawa International Airport"

Award for Leadership in Service Innovation

Presented by the Public Service of Canada for Marion's role as a member of the team “OPERATION TIM HORTONS”. Specifically, she was recognized for overseeing the communications associated with establishing the first-ever Tim Hortons coffee outlet in Kandahar Airfield for the Canadian Forces and allied forces in Afghanistan.

Winner District 61 Toastmasters International Contest

Education

Brock University

Business Admin (Honors)

Business (marketing)

Career Life Skills

Personality Dimensions certified

Algonquin College

Media Communications certificate

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Affiliations

  • Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
  • Global Speakers Federation (GSF)
  • Toastmasters
  • True Colors (certified)
  • Personality Dimensions (certified)

Testimonials

Conference organizer

Ontario Association of School Board Officials (OASBO)

"Marion's thought-provoking principles challenge you to think differently"

President

P3 Advisors Inc.

"Marion has a clever method of teaching practical information in an engaging and interactive manner"

Program Director

Project Management Institute

"The impact of Marion's presentation is notable... attendees rated a 63% increase in communication knowledge -- impressive!"

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Event Appearances

Communicate to Connect

Annual staff training  CROW (Children's Resources on Wheels)

2012-04-28

KEYNOTE: Winning Strategies at Work

Professional Development Summit  Halifax, NS

2012-04-18

WORKSHOP: Communicate to Connect

Professional Development Summit  Halifax, NS

Sample Talks

Winning Strategies at Work

In this engaging keynote, you will learn 5 simple and powerful Winning Strategies you can put to work at your workplace, now! Peppered with poignant stories drawn from Marion's 30 years of workplace and management experience, this session will leave you feeling empowered, motivated and inspired. These Winning Strategies will guide you to create a workplace that is productive, healthy, and satisfying.

You'll learn walk away with hands-on tools to change your workplace NOW!

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$2000 to $4500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee