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Master Crisis & High Stress Leadership
Strategic Messaging. Creative Time Management. Calm Under Fire
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Leaders navigating high-stakes situations where the message and the messenger matter
- Professionals managing critical initiatives under tight deadlines
- Teams needing to control stress when the stakes are high
SUMMARY:
In business and life, we all face challenges. The difference between success and setbacks depends on your communications strategy and how well you manage high-stress situations. In this empowering session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad draws from her decades of experience to share three powerful strategies to help you strategically communicate, manage time
constraints, and turn chaos into calm.
You’ll learn how to:
- Choose the best who and the how and strategically decide what messages to share and
who should deliver them - Look at the clock differently in order to meet challenging deadlines
- Get rid of nervous energy with a simple, effective de-stressing exercise to help maintain
focus and composure under pressure
TAKEAWAYS:
- Choose the Best Who and the How
Crisis communication requires strategic message delivery. Learn how to communicate with clarity and purpose, fostering trust even in challenging situations. Marjie shows you how to motivate teams, empower commitment to shared goals, and strategically decide not only what messages to share, but also the best point person to deliver them in high-stress
circumstances.
- Stretch the Clock
Crisis situations demand exceptional time management. Marjie shares another way to look at time in order to help you stay organized, prioritize effectively, and complete all necessary tasks with time to spare, even with last-minute changes and challenges.
- Get Rid of Nervous Energy
Crisis management means controlling stress under fire. In high-stakes business, stress is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Marjie guides you through a simple, effective de-stressing exercise you can implement immediately to regain focus, manage anxiety, and maintain a positive mindset. Turn chaos to calm with a smile.
PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Leadership Communication Lessons Forged From Real-World Crisis
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Leaders managing teams through challenging situations
- Professionals navigating complex interactions
- Anyone facing high-stress situations at work or on the road
SUMMARY:
You use communication skills every day, at work, at home, and during your travels. Ask yourself, though, are you leveraging them strategically enough to successfully navigate high- stress situations, resolve conflicts, and achieve critical goals? In this interactive session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad shares practical methodologies to help you communicate with confidence and control the narrative under pressure.
You’ll learn how to:
- Control the narrative and regain control of conversations when facing the unexpected
- Strategically communicate to manage high-stress situations wherever you are and tailor your message to any stakeholder
- Debrief effectively to help your team learn, grow, and build resilience from every
experience
TAKEAWAYS:
- Control the Narrative
Crisis management starts with staying in control. When you face the unexpected in an interview, presentation, or phone call, some level of panic naturally sets in. Marjie shows you how to strategically think through these moments and communicate in ways that regain control of the conversation and secure the desired outcome.
- Strategically Communicate On The Road
Crisis situations can happen anywhere, not just at the office. Marjie teaches you how to communicate strategically to manage high-stress situations wherever you are. You’ll learn to tailor your communication to different stakeholders, craft compelling responses under pressure, and make your voice heard with results.
- Debrief Effectively
Crisis recovery requires effective debriefing. The debrief is one of the most powerful tools in any leaders toolkit. Marjie teaches you how to use a media-communication debrief to encourage reflection, foster growth, and build resilience.
Overcoming Doubt, Obstacles & Curve Balls
Crisis leadership communication tools to maintain resilience, inspire teams and resolve conflict
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas facing doubt and resistance
- Senior executives leading organizations through ambitious transformations
- Leaders anticipating curve balls
SUMMARY:
Do you have a bold vision that others dismiss as impossible? When naysayers plead with you to give up, it feels like hiking uphill with shackles. Is your team frustrated and ready to give up? Is there a meeting on your calendar that could present challenges? In this
empowering session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad shares:
- Powerful, time-tested communications tools from 40 years of experience to inspire
teams at critical moments. - Proven methods to rise to the occasion when faced with the unexpected.
- Essential strategies to transform ambitious goals into reality despite rejection and
obstacles
TAKEAWAYS:
- A Proven Approach to Inspire Teams Using “The Bob Method”
High-stress situations demand team alignment and morale. Marjie’s signature “The Bob Method” is a simple but highly effective approach to motivating teams under pressure. You’ll learn how to create alignment, boost morale, establish trust, and keep everyone focused on achieving your vision, even when it feels out of reach.
- A Crisis Communication Formula
Crisis management means preparing for expected and unlikely scenarios. Marjie shares her step-by-step, 5Ws + H approach to prepare for both anticipated and unforeseen challenges. You’ll learn to stay flexible, adapt to changing circumstances, and continue moving toward your goals even when things don’t go according to plan.
- Tools to Remain Persistent & Resilient Through Rejection and Setbacks
Crisis leadership requires unwavering resilience. Through inspiring, real-life stories, you’ll learn how to align your actions with your goals, anticipate roadblocks, and make decisions that keep you moving forward with confidence, no matter the obstacles, in order to go the distance.
Master Crisis & High Stress Leadership
Strategic Messaging. Creative Time Management. Calm Under Fire
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Leaders navigating high-stakes situations where the message and messenger matters
- Professionals managing critical initiatives under tight deadlines
- Teams needing to control stress when the stakes are high
SUMMARY:
In business and life, we all face challenges. The difference between success and setbacks depends on your communications strategy and how well you manage high-stress situations. In this empowering session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad shares three powerful strategies to help you strategically communicate, manage time constraints, and turn chaos into calm.
You’ll learn how to:
- Choose the best who and the how and strategically decide what messages to share and who should deliver them
- Look at the clock differently in order to meet challenging deadlines
- Get rid of nervous energy with a simple, effective de-stressing exercise to help maintain focus and composure under pressure
TAKEAWAYS:
- Choose the Best Who and the How
Crisis communication requires strategic message delivery. Learn how to communicate with clarity and purpose, fostering trust even in challenging situations. Marjie shows you how to motivate teams, empower commitment to shared goals, and strategically decide not only what messages to share, but also the best point person to deliver them in high-stress circumstances.
- Stretch the Clock
Crisis situations demand exceptional time management. Marjie shares another way to look at time in order to help you stay organized, prioritize effectively, and complete all necessary tasks with time to spare, even with last-minute changes and challenges.
- Get Rid of Nervous Energy
Crisis management means controlling stress under fire. In high-stakes business, stress is inevitable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Marjie guides you through a simple, effective de-stressing exercise you can implement immediately to regain focus, manage anxiety, and maintain a positive mindset. Turn chaos to calm with a smile.
PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Leadership Communication Lessons Forged From Real-World Crisis
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Leaders managing teams through challenging situations
- Professionals navigating complex interactions
- Anyone facing high-stress situations at work or on the road
SUMMARY:
You use communication skills every day, at work, at home, and during your travels. Ask yourself, though, are you leveraging them strategically enough to successfully navigate high- stress situations, resolve conflicts, and achieve critical goals? In this interactive session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad shares practical methodologies to help you communicate with confidence and control the narrative under pressure.
You’ll learn how to:
- Control the narrative and regain control of conversations when facing the unexpected
- Strategically communicate to manage high-stress situations wherever you are and tailor your message to any stakeholder
- Debrief effectively to help your team learn, grow, and build resilience from every
experience
TAKEAWAYS:
- Control the Narrative
Crisis management starts with staying in control. When you face the unexpected in an interview, presentation, or phone call, some level of panic naturally sets in. Marjie shows you how to strategically think through these moments and communicate in ways that regain control of the conversation and secure the desired outcome.
- Strategically Communicate On The Road
Crisis situations can happen anywhere, not just at the office. Marjie teaches you how to communicate strategically to manage high-stress situations wherever you are. You’ll learn to tailor your communication to different stakeholders, craft compelling responses under pressure, and make your voice heard with results.
- Debrief Effectively
Crisis recovery requires effective debriefing. The debrief is one of the most powerful tools in any leaders toolkit. Marjie teaches you how to use a media-communication debrief to encourage reflection, foster growth, and build resilience.
Overcoming Doubt, Obstacles & Curve Balls
Crisis leadership communication tools to maintain resilience, inspire teams and resolve conflict
BEST AUDIENCE:
- Entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas facing doubt and resistance
- Senior executives leading organizations through ambitious transformations
- Leaders anticipating curve balls
SUMMARY:
Do you have a bold vision that others dismiss as impossible? When naysayers plead with you to give up, it feels like hiking uphill with shackles.Is your team frustrated and ready to give up? Is there a meeting on your calendar that could present challenges? In this empowering session, crisis communications and leadership expert Marjie Hadad shares:
- Powerful, time-tested communications tools from 40 years of experience to inspire
teams at critical moments. - Proven methods to rise to the occasion when faced with the unexpected.
- Essential strategies to transform ambitious goals into reality despite rejection and
obstacles
TAKEAWAYS:
- A Proven Approach to Inspire Teams Using “The Bob Method”
High-stress situations demand team alignment and morale. Marjie’s signature “Bob Method” is a simple but highly effective approach to motivating teams under pressure. You’ll learn how to create alignment, boost morale, establish trust, and keep everyone focused on achieving your vision, even when it feels out of reach.
- A Crisis Communication Formula
Crisis management means preparing for expected and unlikely scenarios. Marjie shares her step-by-step, 5Ws + H approach to prepare for both anticipated and unforeseen challenges. You’ll learn to stay flexible, adapt to changing circumstances, and continue moving toward your goals even when things don’t go according to plan.
- Tools to Remain Persistent & Resilient Through Rejection and Setbacks
Crisis leadership requires unwavering resilience. Through inspiring, real-life stories, you’ll learn how to align your actions with your goals, anticipate roadblocks, and make decisions that keep you moving forward with confidence, no matter the obstacles, in order to go the distance.
- Crisis & Leadership Communications Expert
Keynotes and training to strengthen leadership communications and management of high-pressure situations and crises.
Turn Pressure Into profit & Performance
Leaders, at every level, have the weight of the world on their shoulders. There is enormous pressure to create a winning strategy, raise funds, increase sales, inspire teams, communicate clearly with your target market, and achieve organizational, professional and personal goals, all while weathering daily high-stress situations and habitual crises. The demands are ongoing and require keeping your eye squarely on the donut and not on the hole, in order to go the distance.
As a globally recognized crisis and leadership communications expert with 40 years of experience, award-winning TV producer and author, Marjie shares crisis communications tools you can instantly and easily use to manage these high-stress situations, solve problems, resolve conflicts and cross the finish line within deadline.
Through Marjie’s keynotes and training, you’ll learn to communicate like a pro, inspire action, conquer any crisis and lead with clarity and confidence, no matter the challenge.
FAQ
How long are Marjie’s presentations?
Marjie can tailor all types of presentations to your requirements, from a 15-minute TED style talk to a more interactive workshop of 90 to 120 minutes. Just let her know what you require.
Does Marjie engage with the audience during her talks?
Marjie loves to interact with the audience, by throwing questions out and sharing humorous, sometimes sarcastic (but always respectful) observations, meant to encourage laughter. She also is happy to include Q&A sessions.
Will Marjie speak to audiences who are not executives or entrepreneurs?
Marjie’s sessions are created for leaders and entrepreneurs, and while much of the content is relevant to other audiences, Marjie prefers to speak at events that cater to executives and entrepreneurs, aspiring or experienced. She will, however, consider other audiences depending on relevancy.
Does Marjie speak in person or virtually or both?
Marjie is happy to do either.
What types of talks does Marjie do?
Marjie is flexible: keynotes, internal and external conferences, fireside chats, workshops. You name it.
What sets Marjie apart from other speaker coaches in the industry?
Marjie has worked in the media and public relations industries for 40 years. Marjie is the only executive coach and speaker helping leaders and individuals to achieve their short-, medium- and long-term, professional and personal goals of all kinds using public relations practices. She has many case studies of leaders who have had great results.
Does Marjie offer customized presentations?
Yes. Just like all public relations programs are customized, presentations are also specifically tailored to the needs of the client. Marjie will also consider special requests.
Does Marjie guest on podcasts?
Marjie is happy to guest on podcasts where the listener or viewership is executives or entrepreneurs.
How can we make the most of Marjie’s appearance at our event?
Give Marjie as much information about your audience as you can so she can deliver her content at the right level and give maximum value. Invite Marjie to attend the full event (if she is available), have her join networking sessions, and encourage audience members to prepare questions in advance.
Location & Travel
Marjie is based in Israel but is happy to travel where needed.
What is Marjie’s availability and booking process?
Marjie is booked out 4 to 6 weeks in advance, so please get in touch in good time. You can get in touch via the contact page of the website. Please give as much information as possible about your event.
Can we record or stream Marjie’s presentation?
Please request in writing any wish to record or stream with details of how the recording will be used and where it will be available and Marjie will consider on a case by case basis.
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BIO
Short, medium and long bios for promotional use.
Short bio: 47 words
Marjie Hadad is a crisis and leadership communications expert with 40 years of PR, communications and media industry experience. She is a former TV news journalist, and an award-winning TV producer and author. Her keynotes and training strengthen leadership communications and management of high-stress situations and crises.
Medium bio: 65 words
Marjie Hadad is a crisis and leadership communications expert who has worked in media and public relations for 40 years. Her keynotes and training strengthen leadership communications and management of high-stress situations and crises. She’s the founder of Marjie Hadad Communications and Consulting, which specializes in medical and venture capital PR, a former TV news reporter and anchor, and an award-winning TV producer and author.
Long bio: 133 words
Marjie Hadad has been in media and public relations for 40 years. She is a globally recognized crisis and leadership communications expert, a former TV news journalist, an award-winning TV producer, and an award-winning author. Specializing in medical and venture capital PR, she designs strategic programs to support the business, clinical and personal objectives of her clients. In her keynotes and training, Marjie uses her vast experience and expertise to empower leaders, at every level, worldwide, to strengthen their leadership communications skills and management of high-stress situations and crisis. Her diverse career includes roles as an agent at Ford Model Management-Boston and a media liaison for the Consulate General of Israel to New England. She is the founder of Marjie Hadad Communications and Consulting. She’s married and the mother of three grown children.
Please use this short script to introduce Marjie Hadad.
What do crisis and leadership communication skills have to do with your success? Professionally and personally? The answer is simple: EVERYTHING! Every interaction, from working with colleagues to managing challenges outside the office, is an opportunity to use communications skills that can drive positive outcomes. The key is using these skills effectively to achieve your goals.
Our speaker today, Marjie Hadad, is a crisis & leadership communications expert with over 40 years in media and public relations.
Marjie helps leaders, at all levels, to strengthen leadership communications skills and management of high-pressure situations and crises for outstanding results.
Marjie’s career has spanned various roles, including television reporter and anchor, award-winning TV producer, talent agent at Ford Model Management – Boston, media liaison at the Consulate General of Israel to New England and the founder of Marjie Hadad Communications, which specializes in medical and venture capital public relations.
Please join me in welcoming Marjie Hadad.
Technical Requirements
To provide an engaging and smooth experience for your audience, here are the
preferred technical requirements for Marjie Hadad’s presentations:
Presentation Format:
Marjie uses PowerPoint for her presentations and will
send the final file in advance. She will also bring a backup copy on a dongle.
Multimedia:
Marjie integrates videos and music into her presentations, so
please ensure sound capability for video playback.
Microphone:
For optimal audio, Marjie prefers a lapel or head microphone,
depending on room size and setup.
Control:
A clicker is requested to advance slides.
Comfort Monitor:
If available, a comfort monitor is helpful, though not
essential.
Timer Display:
Marjie likes to keep an eye on the time; a visible clock or timer is ideal.
Thank you for helping create a professional and well-prepared environment for the best audience experience.
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