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  I was in a parking lot recently and someone handed me this big red balloon with the words “Live Whole Heartedly” on it. I was feeling kind of down that day and, holding this balloon with it’s positive message, my spirits were suddenly lifted. This was a “gift of the spirit” from someone I

Posted October 16, 2011 9:47 am by Mary Anne Dorward

MRV Video: Become a Presentation Hero!

Check out this 33 second MRV video: You’ll Become a Presentation Hero in no time! Become A Speech Giving Pro!

Posted September 26, 2011 8:00 am by Mary Anne Dorward

Guy Kawasaki’s New Book: Enchantment – The Art Of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions

Enchantment – The Art Of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions is Mary Anne Dorward’s Favorite Book of the Month for September . Guy Kawasaki has written a terrific new book, Enchantment – The Art Of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions. Enchantment – The Art Of Changing Hearts, Minds and Actions is in a word: Enchanting. It is a delightful

Posted September 25, 2011 10:39 am by Mary Anne Dorward

Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins

“People don’t want more information. They are up to their eyeballs in information. They want faith – faith in you, your goals, your success, in the story you tell…. It is faith that moves mountains, not facts. Facts do not give birth to faith. Faith needs a story to sustain it – a meaningful story

Posted September 25, 2011 9:52 am by Mary Anne Dorward

Announcement: Words to Thrive By – Powerful Stories of Courage and Hope

I am happy to announce that my first book, “Words to Thrive By – Powerful Stories of Courage and Hope” is rolling off the presses now! To put your name in for an advance copy, please go to http://wordstothriveby.com/ and sign in your contact information. As soon as the books become available to the public, you

Posted September 24, 2011 12:40 pm by Mary Anne Dorward

The Importance Of Finding Passion

People come to me because they want to deliver a great speech or presentation. While each person faces a different set of obstacles on their way to greatness, one of the most effective ways to deliver something powerful is through discovering your passion. For some of you, finding your passion is easy—if you work in

Posted June 12, 2011 5:47 pm by Mary Anne Dorward

Boeing CEO Jim Albaugh on Tanker Contract Win Today: Excellent Media Response in Video

This is a great example of a strong media response in video by Boeing CEO Jim Albaugh on the tanker contract win.

Posted February 24, 2011 9:13 pm by Mary Anne Dorward

Are The Eyes Of The People Around You Shining?

I absolutely love this TED talk featuring Banjamin Zander, Motivational Speaker and conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. My favorite part of all is when Zander shares his life changing moment as he realized that his job was to awaken the possibility in others. “And do you know how to find out (if you have

Posted January 30, 2011 11:00 am by Mary Anne Dorward

The Things We Say Wrong…..

This short video is as amusing as it is informative! It’s all about all the things we say wrong. A great  lesson and a good laugh too! Have fun!

Posted January 26, 2011 6:35 pm by Mary Anne Dorward

What I Wished I’d Known When I Graduated From College

Tomorrow I chair a panel for the University of Washington Department of Communication. The title of the panel is: “What I Wished I’d Known When I Graduated From College” I have been polling colleagues and friends and here is our list so far: 1.  Wish I had really listened to and believed in myself and

Posted January 25, 2011 10:36 am by Mary Anne Dorward

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“I feel renewed

moving forward writing another chapter of my life with a great coach, Mary Anne Dorward, who inspires me and adds a touch of magic to the adventure.

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