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Mary Ottman - TEDx Speaker

MBA
Paid Leadership & Motivational Speaker
MO Leadership Collective LLC
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
North America
City 
Austin
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

With a nuclear physicist father and concert cellist mother, it’s no wonder Mary Ottman provides a refreshing perspective on leadership.

Mary is a unique combination of a highly trained Army executive leader, a fearless adventurer who leaped off the top of a 108-story building, and a former associate director managing 150 rocket scientists!

Today, Mary Ottman helps aspiring to mid-level managers become unstoppable high-performance leaders.

Mary has been twice honored with the Commander's Award for Army Civil Service.

Current position (1)

Paid Leadership & Motivational Speaker

MO Leadership Collective LLC

Achievements (4)
TEDx Speaker

Featured at TEDx MiltonHS

Commander's Award for Army Civil Service (2)

Twice honored with Commander's Award for Army Civil Service

Author

Author of "Be Heard: 7 Steps to Take Your Communication from Deaf Ears to Raving Followers"

Winner - Next Level Speaker Virtual Global Pitchfest 2018
Degrees (3)
MA, Masters of Management and Leadership
Webster University
2008 to 2009
MBA
Auburn University
2003 to 2005
BS Electrical Engineering
University of Alabama Huntsville
1986 to 1990

Presentations

Presentations (1)
CEO Hacks Revealed! Unleash Your Resilience & Become an Exceptional Leader!

Amidst record levels of workplace burnout, Mary offers dynamic, engaging talks that are perfect for audiences striving to conquer stress, sidestep burnout, and emerge as exceptional leaders.

Leveraging 27+ years as an engineer-turned-executive leader of 150 rocket scientists, Mary delivers captivating talks that entertain & enlighten.

Even better, audiences leave with highly effective tips they can start implementing today!

Workshops (1)
Burnt Out? 3 Keys to Up-Level Your Leadership Game & Deal with Change Like a Boss!
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

You make life better for a lot of people, and yet there are many downsides to those rewards.

Past talks (19)
Ways to Win Big when Nobody's Showing Up!
National Association of Healthcare Recruiters Conference - Keynote Speaker
Austin, TX
July 28, 2023
Overcoming Barriers to Becoming a Great Leader
TEDx MiltonHS
Alpharetta, GA
April 14, 2023
Overcoming the Unspoken Barriers to Becoming a Great Leader
Thought Leader Talks
Fort Worth, TX
March 26, 2023
One-day Corporate Workshop: "Own It! 5 Keys to Accelerate Your Leadership Growth & Effectiveness for Maximum Results without Compromising Your Team's Current Success"
Stella Jones Annual Administrative Professionals Leadership Seminar
Callaway Gardens, GA
April 23, 2019
Feeling Invisible? Learn the Top 5 Ways to Shine Online!
Financial Women in Texas - Austin
Austin, TX
February 18, 2021
Get Seen, Get Heard, Get Paid in a Technology Environment
Cox Automotive Inc & Women Who Code
Austin, TX
January 28, 2020
How to Stand Out when Everybody Puts You on Mute!
St. Edwards University
Austin, TX
April 13, 2021
Emcee for the Annual Fundraising Event
Water to Thrive Chef's Table Annual Fundraiser
Austin, TX
September 27, 2018
3 Keys to Developing the New Must-Have Skill for Executives
International Association of Women Power Networking Event Speaker
Houston, TX
May 14, 2018
"Calm, Cool & Collaborative: The 3C Leadership Principles You Need to Lead & Succeed in Today's Chaotic, Fast-Paced Tech Environment"
LEAD Developer Network Meetup
Austin, TX
March 28, 2019
"Are You a Workaholic? Listen to This Episode to Find Your Cure!"
Wellness Driven Life Show
Dallas, TX
May 9, 2023
(Interview) Choosing the Proper Coach/Mentor for You with Mary Ottman
Tough Decisions for Entrepreneurs Podcast
Episode 214
December 31, 2018
Skip the Sales Script Gimmicks: Creative Leadership Strategies to Reduce Sales Force Turnover & Grow the Bottom Line!
The Career Whisperer: Sales Strategies Summit for Startups
Google, San Francisco, CA
March 22, 2018
What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There: Training Transformation for Today's Workforce
The Next Level Speaker Connection & Virtual Global :Pitchfest (Won 1st Place)
Online Competition
February 24, 2018
"Step Up or Stay Stuck: 5 Ways to Take Your Success to the Next Level"
Austin Women's Chamber of Commerce
Austin, TX
October 13, 2017
Will You Stay Stuck or Step Up: 5 Strategies for Taking Your Success to the Next Level
Small Business Association Influencer Panel
San Diego, CA
February 27, 2018
Leadership & Taking Risks: What Not To Do When The Universe Comes Knocking!
"Women Rising" - International Speaking Event
Vancouver, British Columbia
May 27, 2017
Microwaves, Mascara & Millennials: A Heart-Centered Approach to Leading Multi-Generational Teams
Success In The City
Austin, TX
August 8, 2017
Will You Stay Stuck or Step Up: 5 Strategies for Taking Your Success to the Next Level
Women of Influence Tour
San Diego, CA
February 26, 2018
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‘Army to the Corps’ Electrical engineer helps change the face of aviation

Books & Articles (5)

Be Heard
Stokes Publishing,
2018
Women Rising Volume III: Real Women, Real Stories, Real Courage
STOKE Publishing,
2017
3 Keys to Developing the New Must Have Skill For Executives: Part 1
3 Keys to Developing the New Must Have Skill For Executives: Part 2
3 Keys to Developing the New Must Have Skill for Executives: The Final Cut

Expertise (17)

Leadership
Other
Speaking Leadership corporate speaking Women in Business Millennials Creating Great Teams presentation skills Motivation Empowerment Success Training Communication Avoid Burnout Keynote Workshop

Clients

TEDx MiltonHS
National Association of Healthcare Recruiters
Stella Jones Corporation
Thought Leader Talks
Cox Automotive Inc
St Edwards University
Financial Women in Texas
Lead Developer Network Austin

Awards & certifications (2)

Commanders Award for Civil Service
US Army Aviation & Missile Research Development & Engineering Center
2017
Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker & Trainer
2019

Reviews

Testimonials (8)
  • Mary’s drive is really captivating on stage. If she can give you even half of her energy she can help anyone get moving. Truly inspiring.
    Vannessa Fowler
  • "Mary is an amazing speaker and coach. She brings many years of experience working as an engineer in project management. She is a force to be reckoned with and possesses a keen intuitive power in helping her clients reach their full potential."
    Susanne Wilson
    Executive Director
    Water To Thrive
    Verified
  • "I was absolutely blown away by Mary's courage and vulnerability. It was a goosebumps and gasps moment that I will never forget. Her story is a true testament to how we each have the power to set ourselves free no matter the circumstances. Plus, she is a hoot and a half, entertaining as hell, and I could listen to that southern accent all day long."
    Sarah Madras
    Owner
    Esteem Builders Coaching
    Verified
  • "As a participant in our virtual panel, Mary Ottman provided exceptional information as it related to the topic of breaking down barriers and the importance of recognizing leadership skills. She conveyed every point with detail and spoke so eloquently to the room. Her energy was phenomenal and coupled with her spunky personality, it kept the conversation lively and engaging."
    Samantha Pokorny
    Verified
  • "Mary Ottman contributed greatly to our episode about Advocacy on Dynamic Women Talk Radio. She is articulate, well-spoken and communicates in a friendly, easy-to-follow and engaging manner. We, and the audience, liked her so much we will be having her back on our show as well as inviting her onto other episodes in the Beck Multimedia family of shows."
    Sandra Beck
    Host
    Dynamic Women Talk Radio
  • Mary is brilliant in all types of presentation styles that she has preformed for the Public Speakers Association! On stage, webinars, telesummits, interviews... I would highly recomment Mary for your next event!
    Tonya Hofmann
    Public Speakers Association
    Verified
  • YouTube Link:
    Mary Ottman Leadership Presentation Testimonial
    Video Testimonial Given by: Rhonda Evans, PMP Video Transcript: "Hey, I wanted to share a really good experience I had yesterday on a webinar, an NAPW webinar, on women empowerment and leadership. Um, there were three great panelists and Mary Ottman, with perspective and her approach to the subject was very enlightening and I walked away feeling, indeed, empowered to basically go after that next thing, don’t second-guess yourself, don’t try to filter your actions basically. Why not you, why not let it play out? Why not go for that role, go for that promotion, go for that elusive goal that you are trying to achieve? So, it was very insightful. And I would really recommend Mary for engagements and, in fact, I would love to see her again and I really, as I said, really enjoyed her perspective and energy and just her realness that she brought to the conversation." Rhonda Evans, PMP Owner/Founder, RiMu www.rimucoaching.com
    Rhonda Evans, PMP
    Owner/Founder
    www.RiMuCoaching.com
  • We have invited Mary Ottman for two consecutive years to speak at our annual Administrative Professional Leadership Conference. She is so engaging, as well as motivating. She is humorous but gets her points across in a way that really challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and strive to be the best you can be. She speaks on our level and makes it her priority to address situations that challenge us daily. She makes everyone feel like she is your own personal coach and truly cares about your success. I highly recommend her for any speaking engagement. Our company does a full day conference with breakout workshops and she handles that wonderfully.
    Pamela Hart
    Verified
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