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In today’s episode, we’re with Marjorie Brody of Brody Professional Development. Marjorie is a very powerful presenter and has authored over 30 books including “IMPACT! Deliver Presentations That Get Results,” and “Influence Without Authority”. Brody Professional Development is a global company that has trained some of the fortune 100 companies.

Marjorie was a professor for 22 years then built her professional development company and had gone through experiences that make up the wisdom she has in leadership and business. Together with Tim, they discuss some great tips on creating an impact in your presentation and on how to influence without authority. 

Listen to this episode now and get some brilliant wisdom from our mesmerizing guest, Marjorie Brody, and of course, Tim Shurr.

Quotes:

“I don’t fail. I’ll just figure out a different way how to do something.” – Marjorie Brody

“It’s so much fun seeing people get better in what they want to get better and be successful.” – Marjorie Brody

“Sometimes people are nay-sayers not to bite you but it’s their own fear coming through.” – Marjorie Brody

“You’re better off saying a lot about a little than a little about a lot.” – Marjorie Brody

“If you are not willing to take risks, you really are not going to grow.” – Marjorie Brody

“It’s important to make those connections with people when we don’t need them.” – Marjorie Brody

“Passion is contagious, being too emotional isn’t.” – Marjorie Brody

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https://www.facebook.com/TimShurr/ 

https://mesmerizingleadership.com/ 

https://www.brodypro.com/

IMPACT! Deliver Presentations That Get Results, by Marjorie Brody

Influence Without Authority, by Marjorie Brody

Show Notes:

(00:37) Greetings and introduction for Marjorie Brody

(02:14) Marjorie’s background as a professor

(04:32) The transition from Community College to Corporate America

(06:04) There will always be ups and downs no matter what

(06:40) Taking the risk to grow

(08:12) Tips for standing out and creating more impact in your presentation

(08:41) Know who you’re talking to 

(08:55) What’s your purpose

(09:33) The logistics

(11:18) Then add the story

(11:53) Influencing Without Authority book

(13:34) It’s all about the “Connection”

(15:21) Having the “Competence” and the “Clarity”

(16:02) Then finally, the “Communication”

(17:26) A brand of “Trust”

(19:25) Being logical and strategic keeps you on track

(22:24) Being able to set up the product for the company apart from “being the product” itself

(27:16) Making sure to effectively train and evaluate people

(28:39) Appreciating the importance of the back office team

(30:26) The importance of having relationships within the team

(32:11) Different companies and different cultures 

(37:51) Marjorie’s plan for the future

(40:40) Trust yourself and just go after what you want

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