You Can Lead From Any Seat | Leadership Without a Title
You do not need a title to be a leader. Marilyn Sherman explains how initiative, accountability, courage, service, and influence allow anyone to lead from any seat.
Meet Keynote Speaker Marilyn Sherman, who has spent years motivating and inspiring audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. After starting her career in corporate America, she is now seen as the go-to motivational keynote speaker for corporate and association markets that want their people to improve their morale, teamwork, and communication skills and ultimately achieve more results. With her background as a training officer for a major finance company, Marilyn honed her skills to motivate audiences who are often hard to motivate. With her engaging, and fun personality, Marilyn connects with her audiences immediately and delivers content that they can immediately use when they get back to their office.
You May Be Healing Without Realizing It | Marilyn Sherman
Healing does not always feel like progress. Marilyn Sherman shares how friendship, nature, and accepting support helped her move through grief and rediscover hope.
The More You Read, the More You Lead
Discover why reading still matters for leadership, lifelong learning, and personal growth—whether you choose a book, Kindle, or audiobook.
Nervous Before a Presentation? Stop Trying to Impress the Room
Speaking to 800 professional speakers made me more nervous than expected. One simple mindset shift helped me stop trying to impress the room and start serving the person who needed my message.
Stop Collecting Things and Start Collecting Memories
Update your bucket list with meaningful experiences, adventure, nature, and personal growth. Stop postponing life and start collecting memories.
When You’re Green, You Grow: Why the Best Professionals Stay Coachable
There is an old saying: When you’re green, you grow, and when you’re ripe, you rot.
I have been thinking about that a lot lately because I am preparing for a mainstage appearance at my professional speakers association’s annual convention. I will be appearing with three other speakers, and I want to make every minute I have on that stage count.
It’s Never Too Late to Rewrite Your Story
What would your obituary say about you today? Marilyn Sherman shares a powerful Alfred Nobel story and a Front-Row Challenge to help you rewrite your legacy.
How Curiosity Creates Deeper Human Connection
What is one simple way to create deeper human connection?
One simple way to create deeper human connection is to be intentional about conversation. Instead of only talking to the people you already know, sit next to someone new, ask thoughtful questions, listen with curiosity, and create space for a meaningful exchange.
The Power of Masterminding: Why the Right Room Helps You Grow
Being in the right room can change the way you think, lead, and grow. In this Front-Row Friday message, Marilyn Sherman shares why masterminding with people who have different perspectives but similar intentions can help you get out of the balcony and into growth.
Change One Word, Change Your Perspective: From “I Have To” to “I Get To”
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I have to go to work”?
I have to go to this meeting.
I have to make this call.
I have to finish this project.
I have to deal with that client.
I have to show up today.