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Maria Lynn Johnson

CEO
Speaking Mastery
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United States (Minnesota)
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Global
City 
Minneapolis
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Yes

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Bio

For 25 years, Maria Johnson has coached and trained corporate leaders to higher performance. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Speaking Mastery, a Minneapolis-based executive consulting firm. Maria is a #1 international bestselling author, speaker, executive coach, professional singer, and has a master’s degree in human resource development.

Bottom line is her unique blend of corporate leadership and entrepreneurial grit and know-how. She is playful AND professional, weaving in neuroscience, inspiration, and practical takeaways to her speaking. Audiences love her welcoming style, and walk away feeling hopeful, excited and understood.

Current position (1)

CEO

Speaking Mastery

Achievements (2)
International best selling author
Masters degree
Degrees (1)
Master's Degree in Human Resource Development
University of St. Thomas
1994 to 1998

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Speak Like A Pro and Rock Your Biz: How To Cut Through The Noise and Stand Out

Are you a successful entrepreneur or speaker who wants to break through to the next level?
• Use speaking to reach the right audience, with the right messaging, and explode your business
• Discover how to speak with confidence and grab their attention
• Learn how to market, get booked, and monetize your message

You Had Me at Hello: How to Uplevel Your Leadership Presence.

Are you a growth oriented leader or expert looking to uplevel your influence, impact, and credibility? Learn to develop the language, energy and mindset that builds rapport and leaves a powerful impression.
• Wow and Pow others using the right language, style, and nonverbals
• Develop Presence that Pops using your mind, energy, and emotional intelligence
• Know how to approach stakeholders and direct reports to build influence and respect

The World’s Greatest Speakers: Insider Secrets on Speaking

The key messages and techniques based on Maria’s book. Get an inside look at the insights, experiences, and techniques gleaned from exclusive, intimate, expert interviews with world class speakers.
• 5 experiences that all great speakers have in common
• How to build your speaking practice
• Surefire ways to engage your audience
• 4 crucial mistakes speakers make that you want to avoid

Past talks (3)
Get Assertive: Networking For Success
Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Gala
Minneapolis, MN
December 31, 2015
Speak Like a Pro and Watch Your Business Grow
Small Business Resource Expo
Minneapolis, Mn
December 31, 2016
Speak Like A Pro and Watch Your Business Grow
Club E Networking Event
Minneapolis, MN
December 31, 2016
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Books & Articles (4)

The World's Greatest Speakers: Insider Secrets on How to Engage and Move Your Audience to Action
Aviva Publishing, New York ,
2017
How to Bust Through Fear of Speaking
Can't We All Just Get Along?
The Catalyst (ICF Minnesota)

Expertise (16)

Business
PR & Communications
Leadership
Communication Speaking presenting influence Executive Presence Communicating with Confidence Giving Powerful Presentations Impactful Keynote Speaker Marketing Messaging Speaking to Grow Your Business Audience Engagement Grow Your Business Powerful Presentations

Awards & certifications (1)

Annual Award Winner - Make a Difference Award
Piper Jaffray Companies
1996
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Why choose me? 

Maria shows professionals how to speak and influence so they reach higher levels of success.

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