MARY CLAIRE O'NEAL'S KEYNOTES AND PRESENTATIONS ARE CONTENT RICH, ENGAGING, FRESH, ENTERTAINING AND INNOVATIVE. Whether you are looking for a dynamic keynote, zeroing in on timely, uplifting topics, or engaging, content-rich breakout sessions, shirtsleeve sessions or workshops, they are designed to fit your needs. For over 15 years, she has been working with corporations, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, universities, non-profits, service and health organizations, and individuals in professional and personal development through workshops, keynotes, retreats, consulting and coaching. She has even coached a New York Times best-selling author.
Mary Claire is an internationally known, award-winning author, a communication/leadership consultant, and Licensed Certified HeartMath® Trainer and Coach. She is a Past President of the National Speakers Association/KY and has served for six years on its on their Board of Directors.
Before becoming a consultant, author and coach, Mary Claire's past experience included mental health educator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Equity actress. As an Equity actress, Mary Claire studied and worked with Sir Anthony Hopkins at the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain. Her book has won a National Indie Excellence Award, ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, and National Best Books Award. Foreign translation and publishing rights of her book have been sold in several countries, and the English version is distributed in over 25 countries.
An endorsement of Mary Claire's book:
"This book could not have come at a more opportune time. A ray of hope amid chaos . . ." --Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi
Some of Mary Claire's 5-Star client-rated presentation topics are:
THE RESILIENCE ADVANTAGE™
(Available in various formats)
The Heartmath® mindfulness and self-regulation principles, techniques and tools in these seminars will help participants:
*Reduce Stress and depleting emotions
*Increase performance, clear thinking and positivity
*Build resilience and problem-solving
*Improve personal and professional relationships
*Increase renewing sleep
*Enhance creativity and innovation
"Very sensitive . . . excellent presentation and knowledge of the field. The highlight of the training was the experiential process. I loved everything about this seminar!" --T.C. Watson, Program Director
BECOMING WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD
How do you live a happy, inspired life, becoming a model for others in the world? The world changes for the better when we change ourselves for the better. This topic, based on Mary Claire's nationally award-winning book, will contain principles and tools for living your highest values--increasing joy, fulfillment, and unity with others.
"Excellent. This presentation gave me an expanded sense of what is possible in communication and life!" --Anita Courtney, Public Health Administrator
INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
As evidenced in new events around the globe, the crumbling "Lone Ranger" style of leadership no longer works in today's world. The most successful leaders in the 21st Century inspire those they lead to function at their highest and best and to work in unity as a team or "family." Find out the keys to empowered and inspired leadership.
"As a speaker and effective communicator, Mary Claire is unparalleled. Whether before a large audience or in a smaller meeting, she has the ability to connect with people in a dynamic, engaging and insightful way which communicate her message with the utmost effect." --Paul Sanders, Corporate CEO
THERE'S A PONY IN HERE SOMEWHERE!
(or Getting Through Challenging Times with Grace)
We will all experience challenging times in our lives. What we do with them is up to us. The why and how of looking for and "finding the pony" is a focus (and even skill) of mind and attitude. Learn to meet these challenges with grace, resourcefulness, strength and positivity, and truly find the gifts in the midst of change.
"Thank you for providing an inspiring and motivating keynote address! The keynote was a vital component in the success of this first time event. We made a very good decision in inviting you to speak!"? --Sue Downs, Vice-President of Patient Care Services
"Your presentation was so insightful and engaging ... The points you made are ones that will make us better managers, better listeners, and more effective business people." Leanna Comer, President of Research
MORE REVIEWS AND ENDORSEMENTS for her book, Becoming What you Want to See in the World:
"O'Neal draws upon her years of experience as a professional to show readers how they can live more fulfilling, balanced and meaningful lives. Becoming What You Want to See in the World is a thoroughly "reader friendly" compilation of clear, concise principles and action plans that are founded upon effective and compassionate communication." --The Midwest Book Review