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Create a positive and lasting Impact at your event. Engaging talks that invite your audience to think differently about their impact on the world and how they approach their leadership.

Marderé Birkill

Speaker | CEO Coach | Author

Marderé is a captivating speaker and facilitator renowned for her dynamic presence and ability to actively engage audiences. With a track record of contributions to teams, committees, and boards spanning local to national levels, her expertise is sought after in navigating complex human dynamics. With international experience, she excels in working with diverse groups, ensuring every interaction is impactful and memorable.

She is leading the authoring of the chapter on Compassionate Leadership for the Institute of Coaching, McClean @ Harvard, and writing a book on The Bottleneck Boss—breaking these 12 Habits that will help leaders be effective in the VUCAH world.

Leaders Who Coach Have Super Powers
Great leaders don’t just manage—they coach.

Unlock the power of coaching to inspire growth, build trust, and elevate performance. This talk reveals how coaching transforms leadership, empowering you to create lasting impact and unstoppable teams.

Leader, Your Impact is Never Zero

Every action—or inaction—shapes your team. In this powerful talk, discover how your presence, decisions, and leadership ripple through your organization. Learn to lead with intention, amplify your influence, and create a lasting positive impact.

A Coaching Culture Increases Your Bottom Line

A strong coaching culture isn’t just good for people—it’s great for business. Learn how coaching boosts engagement, drives performance, and fuels innovation, leading to measurable growth and a stronger bottom line. Invest in coaching, reap the rewards!

What Our Clients Say!

Hear the positive impact of Marderé’s presentations on attendees

Hear from leaders who have transformed their careers through our Executive Coaching Programs. 

"Wonderful to collaborate with Marderé Birkill on her People-Centered Leadership: Leading with Empathy & Compassion webinar presented to the members and board of our ERG Xerox Leadership Association. This session really resonated with our ERG on her approach to establishing authentic leadership, and her emphasis on balancing mental and emotional well-being to be a better leader, manager, and coach."
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Xerox Leadership Association
(ERG Webinar)
"The best presentation on the topic I have ever heard!"
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Kelowna
Chamber of Commerce
"The best worded - the most self-conscious and class/audience-conscious presenter ever."
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Washington
State
"The VUCAH Talk was out of this world. Very thought-provoking!"
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IT Symposium
Symposium
"Marderé has bright energy, warm presence, strong messages, and was easy to understand. We enjoyed the use of statistics to drive home concepts and the inclusion of thought-provoking, relevant real-world examples. We also enjoyed the interactive elements and graphics, and Marderé’s skill at engaging the audience throughout."
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