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 Toll Free: 1. 888.434.908 Email:info@stopyourdrama.com 
Signature Keynote: Recession or Reinvention? You Choose
As a business, what do you do in the face of economic crisis? Do you shrink or do you expand? The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same symbol for opportunity. It’s called the Yen and Yang.

Could it be we are missing the opportunity right in front of us?  It’s time to clear the fog and answer the tough questions:
1. Who are you?
2. What are you committed to?
3. Where would you be without your drama?
4. What if…

Introducing the Stop Your Drama Methodology for Life and Business Reinvention. Each step is full of universal and practical principles any business leader, sales director or entrepreneur can put to use immediately.

This presentation can be customized for any audience and is also appropriate for a celebration dinner, opening or closing keynote, as well as  chamber and association events. 
Signature SHRM Keynote or Breakout
Stop Workplace Drama: Skills for Building an Effective Team 
Ever wish you could get inside your employees minds? In this interactive and informative workshop you learn what two things employees say would increase productivity. In addition participants are introduced so the Stop Your Drama Methodology using the Karpman Drama Triangle and other communication tools to increase  your leadership abilities.

Best Audience Type
Small business owners, private practice administrators, SHRM associations, Leaders, HR Directors and company decision makers

Themes
Awareness, communication, listening, personal responsibility, conflict resolution, training and development
Motivational Speech (Based on the book)
Success is a Given: Reading the Signs while Reinventing Your Life

What if success was already a reality instead of a future accomplishment?
This keynote is based on the book Success is a Given: 
Reading the Signs While Re-inventing Your Life. Many universal themes run 
throughout the book therefore this speech can be tailored to meet the need 
of many types of audiences. 

Best Audience Type
This presentation is great for women entrepreneurs, anyone going through life change, business owners or sales professionals who need a boost of inspiration.

Themes
Life lessons; success, perseverance, risk taking belief systems, faith, searching for purpose
Schedule a Get Acquainted Meeting

Marlene is a seasoned speaker and has many variations and topics that can be customized to fit your needs. The best way to know if Marlene Chism is the right fit for your particular meeting is to schedule a no obligation get acquainted meeting to explore your options.

Marlene’s team is also happy to send you a press kit and other information needed in making your decision.

The toll free number is 1.888.434.9085
The local Springfield, Missouri, number is 417. 831.1799
Or email marlenechism@mchsi.com 

Your presentations were energetic, thought provoking and helpful for all the attendees. It seemed we could have had you for the whole day and still wanted more.

~Dawn Uritescu~
Plastic Surgery Administrators Inc
From the moment you returned my initial inquire about keynoting to the time we met in person you were great to work with. I loved how you personalized the program with our theme and how you focused on our issues important to our audience striving to reach their potential.
~Jane Asbury~ CPCU, CPW, RPLU
IWAS Past President
Sample Client List
NASA Headquarters
McDonalds
Sprint
Plastic Surgery Administrators Association
Private Practice Onconogy Administrators
Intercounty Electric Cooperative
Associated Electric Cooperative
Seattle Insurance Association
Association for Women in Communication
417 Magazine
Gold Star Referral Club
The Mashhoffs
Myrney Realtors
Business and Professional Women's Association
BKD Accounting Firm
HTC
Disability Determination
Drury University
Southern Missouri College
Northwestern University
Springfield Area chamber of Commerce
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Boliver Area Chamber of Commerce
Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce
Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce
Express Personnel
Brookhaven National Lab
Green County
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
MODOT
Missouri Medical Auxilliary
Hospice


"Marlene---you rock!!!  Funny how I expected to learn only formal presentation skills yet I ended up taking home a new way of thinking.  

Every encounter I have IS a presentation!!  Marlene has a way of teaching communication and presentation as a way of life. 

 Whether I'm talking to my daughter, boss or the board of directors of a multi-million dollar company, I am utilizing the impressions Marlene has given me.
Kim Harris----Sunburst Media

Stop Workplace Drama Training
What’s workplace drama costing you?The difficult conversation you avoid today can turn into the lawsuit fifteen years later.  

Managers often find it difficult confronting high performers and authority figures in the workplace. In order to deal with disruptive behavior and incivility before it ruins your company, call Marlene today to inquire about customized training or consulting to help you gain clarity and improve the workplace climate, productivity and teamwork.



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Speaker, Author, Communications Consultant 
 
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If the Presenter is GREAT the Meeting Planner Looks Great!
Selecting the right speaker is one of the key elements of  a successful meeting. A powerful, polished and professional speaker is a reflection on the meeting planner. When you hire Marlene Chism to present at your meeting, you can be confident the details will be taken care of, whether it's a breakout, a workshop or a keynote.

In addition, many choices are available for assisting you in marketing your event. Depending upon your intended outcome, Marlene can design a customized approach to introduce her session to your participants. Some options that have been used before include audio, video messages and the opportunity for participants to share their insights through a web based survey.  Click here to see an example of a video introduction.

Are you part of a SHRM association?  Marlene has a pre-approved program  Course ID  ORG-PROGRAM-83400
approved for 1.0 recertification credit hour toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute
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