Speaking

Marilyn Sprague-Smith ^{M.Ed., CLL}

Consultant,
Professional Speaker,
Author, Facilitator

Marilyn Sprague-Smith is a catalyst for long-term positive change. Drawing on her vast range of experiences from life inside Fortune 500 companies to First Lady of a community in Western North Carolina, Marilyn weaves masterful stories that inspire her audiences to embrace the future with optimism. Her clients say she delivers rock-solid results in an engaging, passionate, out-of-the box presentation style.

Marilyn Sprague-Smith has the gift of touching the hearts of her audience in a way that encourages them to change their behavior and achieve better results. She consistently designs and delivers programs that harmonize group dynamics, enhance quality of work life and produce bottom-line results.

"Some presenters have knowledge; some presenters know words; some presenters just talk, but Marilyn has shown, given and built up a new group to weather life storms. She's a gem and like a jewel brightened my life so that I may brighten others."	"Marilyn, when we booked this session, our hope was that staff would understand their role in creating a quality work environment and discover ways they could come together to build trust and quality relationships. You helped us to surpass those goals and allowed us to have fun too! "
James E. Gordon, Family Service Technician, Cheraw, SC	Rita Smith, Family/Community Partnership Division Manager, Piedmont Community Actions, Inc., Spartanburg, SC

Marilyn presents at national, regional and statewide conferences, such as the National Head Start Association and Southeastern Communication Action Association. She is renowned for her enthusiastic presentation style and her high-involvement workshops. As a certified laughter leader, she has incorporated therapeutic laughter as a powerful tool to harmonize group dynamics and reduce stress.

"When we started the Quality Enhancement Initiative the Partnership hoped for involvement from the childcare community that would be ongoing. With your energy, understanding of people, and knowledge of how to bring people together with common goals, you not only got the program started but helped us build relationships that are still growing. Thanks again for all your help."	"Being able to communicate with enthusiasm is one of your gifts. The manner in which you demonstrated empathy to our mentors and site coordinators was beautiful. Thank you for helping us to think 'outside the box.'"
Garry Daeke, Development Coordinator, Franklin-Granville-Vance Partnership for Children, Henderson, NC	Sandra N. Nash, Statewide Coordinator, Christian Women's Job Corps of Mississippi

Marilyn has earned the prestigious Distinguished Toastmaster Award, the highest designation presented by Toastmasters International to a member for demonstrating excellence in communication and leadership. In 2001, she was awarded the Helen Yandle Award as the outstanding Toastmasters Club President in North Carolina. Marilyn is a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow.

For keynotes, conference presentations, staff development workshops, contact Marilyn Sprague-Smith toll free at 1-888-889-6886 or by email atmmcon@miraclesmagicinc.com

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