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Marilyn Sherman

Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker (CSP, CPAE) Peak Performance & Engagement Expert High Point University Expert in Residence Author, Is There a Hole in Your Bucket List?

Reignite Passion and Purpose.

After hundreds of keynotes for Coca-Cola, Marriott, NASA, Starbucks, and General Mills, Marilyn turns disengaged teams into the most energized in the room.

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Marilyn Sherman, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker
Hall of FameCSP · CPAE Speaker
100sFortune 500 Clients
HPUExpert in Residence
3Books Authored
The Expert

Not just motivation. The mindset of front-row success.

“Life is a venue. Get out of the balcony and take a seat in the front-row.”

Marilyn Sherman is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who has ushered thousands of people to the front-row of their lives, through fun, engaging, and immediately actionable keynotes that turn balcony-sitters into front-row leaders.

After starting her career in corporate America, Marilyn became the go-to motivational speaker for the world’s largest corporate and association markets, including Coca-Cola, Marriott, NASA, Starbucks, General Mills, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and Ford.

She holds both CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) designations from the National Speakers Association, the highest honors in the industry, and is the High Point University Expert in Residence.

As the author of Is There a Hole in Your Bucket List?, her message is simple and powerful: no more settling for balcony seats. The front-row is where high achievers sit, and it’s available to everyone who decides to claim it.

Signature Keynotes

Two talks. One conviction.

Every keynote is built on the same truth: the most powerful intelligence often isn’t found in a spreadsheet, it’s found within. Each runs 45 to 75 minutes and can be tailored to your audience.

Keynote, Engagement & Motivation

Life in the Front-Row

Reignite Passion and Purpose in Your Workforce

60% of people are emotionally detached at work. 19% are downright miserable. Most teams are sitting in the balcony of their lives, settling for mediocrity, going through the motions.

The shift: The front-row is a symbol of living life to the fullest and achieving your goals. After Marilyn’s keynote, audiences leave with the practical tools to demand excellence, work through fear, and reclaim their seat in the front of the room.
No more balcony seats. Take the front-row.

What Marilyn Will Reveal

  • How to re-ignite passion and purpose in even the most disengaged team.
  • The mindset shifts that turn excuses into results.
  • How to inspire others to join you in the front-row.
  • Practical tools to implement immediately for visible morale gains.
  • Real stories of hope, inspiration, and overcoming insurmountable odds.

Perfect For

  • National sales meetings & kickoffs
  • Corporate & association conferences
  • Annual employee & leadership events
  • Companies battling disengagement
Keynote, Leadership & Culture

Front-Row Leadership

Lead From the Seat Where Real Change Happens

Front-row leaders shift cultures. They don’t wait to be inspired, they show up inspiring. They don’t complain about disengaged teams, they build engaged ones.

The truth: Leadership isn’t about position, it’s about presence. The most effective leaders model the energy they want their teams to bring, every single day.
Lead from the front. Watch your team follow.

What Marilyn Will Teach

  • The four habits of front-row leaders that any leader can adopt today.
  • How to build a high-trust, high-performance culture from any starting point.
  • Practical communication shifts that turn balcony-sitters into front-row leaders.
  • How to inspire others to make right choices that bring fulfillment, not just results.
  • The customized framework Marilyn has refined across hundreds of Fortune 500 stages.

Perfect For

  • Executive leadership summits
  • Manager & supervisor training programs
  • High-potential leadership cohorts
  • Organizations rebuilding culture

Speaking Topics

Leadership Resilience Workplace Culture Communication Accountability Change Management Teamwork Employee Engagement Emotional Intelligence Motivation Personal Growth Confidence Adaptability Stress Management Professional Development Women's Leadership Trust Collaboration Customer Service Organizational Culture High Performance Leadership Development Inspiration
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See Marilyn on stage.

Marilyn Sherman’s speaking demo reel, the high-energy, immediately-actionable keynote style that has brought her back to Coca-Cola, Marriott, and General Mills stages year after year.

In Their Words

Proof in the room.

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Reignite the passion that fills the front row.

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