Human beings run on story. So do teams. So do industries.
Keynotes that help leaders bring people with them.
Mary Fearon engages audiences through story, reflection, and real conversation, helping people reconnect to what matters and how they show up in their work.
The experience is engaging, personal, immediately relevant, and most of all…fun!
SPEAKING TOPICS
GIVE PEOPLE SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN
People are capable of incredible things when they believe in what they do.
About this workshop
What you believe drives what you do.
What you do creates the results you achieve.
Most of the beliefs shaping a team sit unspoken in the assumptions people carry into their work.
Those assumptions define what people see, what they do, and what they believe is possible.
You have the opportunity to decide what matters, and design the beliefs that drive you and your team.
People leave with
- An introduction to the seven core belief orientations
- A clear understanding of their own belief system and how it drives behavior
- A way to energize and activate teams around what matters
WANT BETTER RESULTS? TELL BETTER STORIES.
Everything starts with a story. Starting with the one you tell yourself.
About this workshop
Stories are how people make sense of the world.
They shape how we understand ourselves, our work, and what we are part of.
They influence how we connect, make decisions, and move forward together.
Every organization is already running on a set of stories, inside the business and in the market.
This keynote shows leaders how to use story to build a shared mission, drive action, create alignment, and engage customers.
People leave with
- A clear understanding of how stories influence thinking, decisions, and behavior
- A simple framework for telling better, more effective stories
- A way to use story to create alignment and drive action
STOP WINKING IN THE DARK
Activate the connective tissue of collaboration. Start investing in communication as a strategic function.
About this workshop
Warren Buffett said, “If you can’t communicate effectively, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark. Nothing happens.”
You can have the right strategy, the right answer, and a clear point of view. If people do not understand it, nothing changes.
Communication sits at the center of leadership. It shapes how people interpret information, how they connect with one another, and how work moves forward.
Most business challenges show up as strategy, execution, or performance issues. Many of them are communication challenges in disguise.
This keynote breaks down the core gaps in how leaders communicate, helps people understand their own communication style, and provides practical ways to engage others with more clarity, intention, and effectiveness.
People leave with
- A clear understanding of where communication breaks down and why it matters
- Greater awareness of their own communication style and how it impacts others
- Practical ways to communicate with clarity, intention, and effectiveness across different people and situations
SESSION DETAILS
Format:
Keynote · Breakout · Interactive session
Length:
Up to 150 minutes (inclusive of Q&A)
Topics:
Belief · Story · Communication
Recording:
Available
Q&A:
Optional Q&A
Preparation:
Pre-engagement alignment call with the speaker ahead of time
What people say after the room empties.
Mary’s keynote was a real boost for our members. She left people feeling seen, energized, thinking differently, and more intentional about how they show up in their work. Her perspective on the power of story was practical, memorable, and genuinely impactful.Linda BrownExecutive Director, NJACCHO
Mary brought a refreshing and uplifting perspective. Her insight sparked our minds and those of our supporters, igniting a renewed sense of motivation and purpose. The stories and research were relatable and stirring.Kelly GilsonExecutive Director, United Way Oxford
Her workshop was engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to our day-to-day operations. She has a unique ability to connect with the team, challenge thinking in a productive way, and leave everyone feeling motivated and aligned.Julie LehrHarvest Dental
Recent stages
- Strategic CoachCon
- CoLABcon
- United Way
- NJACCHO