OTS 189: Illuminate the Path – Marilyn Sherman

Today’s guest is dedicated to training people to let go of obstacles and live and work with courage, commitment, and confidence.

Over the last 25 years, she has built her business one relationship and one speech at a time - motivating and inspiring audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. She believes that everyone will have more success at work and in life by following 4 simple strategies that she calls Front-Row Success.

She is a CSP, a Certified Speaking Professional, which is the highest earned designation in the speaking profession, with only 12 percent of speakers worldwide holding this designation. She was also inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall of fame.

She is the author of 4 motivational books, some have even described them as ‘life-changing,’ including her latest on goal-setting called “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List?”

Please join me in welcoming Marilyn Sherman.

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In this episode we discuss:

her thoughts on leadership: “A leader is someone who is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. When they walk in their power and authenticity, they can’t help but illuminate the path for others.”
how she got into speaking, and realized it was a passion of hers, before even graduating high school.
how her dad and several other key people influenced her career and life trajectory and why they were significant.
her decision to serve within the National Speakers Association.
some of the lessons she has learned about networking from mentors and close friends.
what S.E.A.T means.

Links

Marilyn Sherman on LinkedIn and Twitter.
www.MarilynSherman.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

“Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List? How to Overcome Obstacles That Keep You From Achieving Your Goals?” by Marilyn Sherman
“Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?” by Marilyn Sherman
“Why Settle for the Balcony? (How to Get a Front-Row Seat In Life!)” by Marilyn Sherman
“How to Make it Big in the Seminar Business” by Paul Karasik

Other Resources:

Learn more about Zig Ziglar.
Learn more about Dr. Denis Waitley.
Learn more about Wayne Dyer.
Learn more about the National Speakers Association.
Listen to my interview with Dorie Clark.
Learn more about Janet Bailey.
Learn more about Colette Carlson.
Listen to my interview with Laurie Guest.

About Robbie:
Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Inc., Forbes, Harvard Business Review Ascend and Lifehacker. He works with event organizers and associations to create a better experience for “Year 2” participants, leading to increased member value and member retention. In light of COVID-19, he is assisting organizations with bringing this more engaging experience to virtual events as a Virtual Event Consultant and Emcee.

He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.

He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University.

Robbie is the host of On the Schmooze podcast which features his ...