5 Steps To Being More Positive

Let’s face it, negativity constantly surrounds us. From news stories, to social media posts, and even from uncomfortable conversations. At times, it feels hard to stay optimistic. Negative energy and can not only be depressing, it can be influencing; and worse, contagious. How do you combat it? How can you live our best with front-row seats and avoid sitting in the balcony of negativity?   5 STEPS TO BEING FRONT-ROW POSITIVE (IN A BALCONY NEGATIVE WORLD) BY MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER & FRONT-ROW LEADERSHIP EXPERT, MARILYN SHERMAN   1. Recognize that being positive or negative is your choice. Choose to focus on what’s good about the situation, choose to learn from mistakes, choose to find the humor in your circumstances. Turn off the news. Turn the conversation around from complaining to focusing on solutions. Gossip? Well, you know what to do. And, what not to do.    2. Shift your perspective. If you look at a situation and you feel helpless or hopeless or sad or discouraged, stop and try looking through a different lens. A middle seat on a plane could be cause for a little annoyance. But, if you got the last seat on a flight that gets you home to your family four hours earlier, it’s cause for celebration. I remind myself that the problems I have would be prayers answered for someone less fortunate. Slow internet? Some people would pray for access to internet even at half the speed I have now.    3. Start documenting. Keep track of your progress, of your wins, of your blessings, of your joy. Try it as a habit to write down positive things around you. Date your entries, and make a goal to add to your list at least 3 things every day. After awhile, you automatically start to see things in a more positive light. You’ll actually start to see things and think “Oh that would be great to add to my list!” The nice thing about this list, is soon you will have so much evidence of positive around you that even if something negative happens, you won’t react so much by horriblizing it. I know, horrbilizing is not an actual word…but it should be. It’s a verb that describes how some people get bad news, and then heap it on to other problems and talk about the whole heap make each individual thing even more horrible sounding!    4. Write a letter. Not just any letter, but a letter of gratitude, thanks, appreciation, acknowledgment or ‘just because’ to a person you think is special. The art of personalized handwritten notes is a dying one. But, it doesn’t have to be. Take the time to write an appreciate someone in your world. It feels so good to do this and they will not expect it. Not only did you brighten up their day, it works both ways. Knowing you’ve made someone’s will also make you feel better about your own self.    5. Volunteer. No matter what your circumstances are and where you live; there are people close to your neighborhood who are suffering. Take time to offer assistance. You can donate money, but sometimes your time can be more valuable. It’s easier than you think and the rewards are immense. My husband and I serve the homeless at Catholic Charities every Saturday we aren't traveling. No matter what may be negative in my personal world - for one hour, I feel so good smiling, welcoming and serving people who are in need. They are very appreciative of my help and it re-energizes my spirit for the week.    Turn these five steps into habits and you'll soon be living life in the front-row! And trust me, VIP, front-row seats have a significantly better view when you have a positive world around you. Creating a positive world can start with you!     PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES TO: Sarah Whitten, Marilyn Sherman's VP of Everything 913.498.9775 | sarah@thestandardovation.com MARILYN SHERMAN'S SPEAKING MATERIALS: Marilyn's Full list of Programs Marilyn's Demo Video - see Marilyn in action Marilyn's Client Testimonials Marilyn's Biography __________________________ MARILYN SHERMAN RESIDES IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.    ​MARILYN SHERMAN, CSP IS PROUDLY MANAGED BY STANDARD OVATION A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER MANAGEMENT COMPANY www.thestandardovation.com | info@thestandardovation.com | 913.498.9772   · CONNECT WITH STANDARD OVATION ·

Las Vegas Motivational Speaker, Marilyn Sherman

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WHO IS LAS VEGAS MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER MARILYN SHERMAN?
For over 20 years, Marilyn Sherman, CSP has partnered with organizations to deliver motivational presentations to inspire change. So what makes Marilyn different? Passion and Purpose. Marilyn is genuinely excited about what she does and speaks as a way to truly inspire people. Every program Marilyn delivers, she provides her audience with practical tools to become more productive, techniques to manage change, AND a create an attitude of gratitude. Marilyn's presentations are designed to encourage people - and time after time, her clients continuously rave how she made their meeting a huge success AND in the long-term, have been a direct correlation for organizations to: increase sales, communicate better & stronger, reduce stress - in the workplace & at home, minimize conflict & have the tools to handle conflict better, a plan to set & attain goals, and these are just a few examples of results achieved from past clients.

WHY HAVE MARILYN SPEAK AT YOUR MEETING?
Marilyn's style is simple, but it's unique. Every program Marilyn delivers, she invests her time & energy to know the people she'll be speaking to and understand the objectives of her client first. Marilyn's goal is to deliver her content in a manner that is relevant to her audience; therefore creating a message that will have the most impact to achieve the highest results when her tools & action-steps are put to use.

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Sarah Whitten

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Marilyn's Demo Reel - Video Clips of Marilyn in Action
Marilyn's Written Client Testimonials
Marilyn's Video Client Testimonials
Marilyn's Biography

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Not using magic may kill your sale. Here's the solution.

What's the magic to being persuasive? Wouldn't it be great if we could all just wave our magic wands and make that sale? Professional Speaker and Sales Expert, Michael Hoffman, shows us the magic in engaging others in conversation. Being persuasive means paying more attention to how to create dialogue around your service, product, or idea. That's what makes this Cuppa Hoff, so magical! Ready to share the magic? Watch #CuppaHoff, Episode 5  - Abracadabra ___________________________ What kind of magic would make your meetings ignite? Igniting the performance of your team is a magic ingredient to bring your people together. Michael is a master of engaging all levels – from entry-level to top execs, audiences feel the magic of Michael's high-energy, educational presentations. If you need a motivational keynote, a customized training session, or workshop full of usable tips,Michael is your man! Companies love his message, but a number of clients continue to bring him back year after year to emcee their event! Want Michael to bring the magic to your audience? ___________________________ What impact could a Cuppa Hoff make with your team? Maybe it’s time your organization had some fun with learning! Michael is an expert at customizing your unique message with humor and enthusiasm. Whether you need to focus on sales techniques, improve customer service, or develop communication skills, short videos will leave your teams craving more! Interested in your own customized #CUPPAHOFF series? ___________________________ About Michael Hoffman, CSP Michael Hoffman is a certified professional speaker, trainer, and emcee who has been igniting the performance of people for over 20 years. For a list of Michael's topics, speaking demo videos, or to read rave reviews from past clients, please visit: www.thestandardovation.com/michael_hoffman.html For bookings, availability, or other inquiries, please contact: Sarah Whitten Michael Hoffman's VP of Everything sarah@thestandardovation.com | 913.498.9775

​ MICHAEL HOFFMAN IS PROUDLY MANAGED BY STANDARD OVATION. A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER MANAGEMENT COMPANY.

Not touching may lose you business. Here's the solution

How many senses are you using to increase your influence? Would you like to create more impact than mere words can have when demonstrating your idea, product, or service? In this quick Cuppa Hoff, Sales Expert and Professional Speaker, Michael Hoffman explains the value of getting all senses engaged in the experience! Not only is this technique memorable, you can make it fun AND create a lasting impression as an exceptional person of influence! Ready to be Sense-able? Watch #CuppaHoff, Episode 4 - Be Sense-able! ___________________________ What kind of energy would make your meetings memorable? Igniting the performance of your team is a key reason to bring people together. Michael is a master and engaging all levels – naive newbies and venerable veterans alike are energized by his educational presentations. If you need a motivational keynote, a customized training session, or workshop full of usable tips, Michael is your man! Companies love his message, but a number of clients continue to bring him back year after year to emcee their event! Want Michael to energize your audience? ___________________________ What impact could a Cuppa Hoff make with your team? Maybe it’s time your organization had some fun with learning! Michael is an expert at customizing your unique message with humor and enthusiasm. Whether you need to focus on sales techniques, improve customer service, or develop communication skills, short videos will leave your teams craving more! Interested in your own customized #CUPPAHOFF series? ___________________________ About Michael Hoffman, CSP Michael Hoffman is a certified professional speaker, trainer, and emcee who has been igniting the performance of people for over 20 years. For a list of Michael's topics, speaking demo videos, or to read rave reviews from past clients, please visit: www.thestandardovation.com/michael_hoffman.html For bookings, availability, or other inquiries, please contact: Sarah Whitten Michael Hoffman's VP of Everything sarah@thestandardovation.com | 913.498.9775

​ MICHAEL HOFFMAN IS PROUDLY MANAGED BY STANDARD OVATION. A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER MANAGEMENT COMPANY.

Ready to learn the best thing since sliced bread?

Which is best - convincing or  persuading people to take action? Think of how difficult it is to drill home an idea versus understanding someone’s goal and helping them get there. If you find yourself spending too much time ‘convincing’ people to make a decision, then you need to watch this Cuppa Hoff! Sales Expert and Professional Speaker, Michael Hoffman shares his tips for becoming more persuasive – on purpose! Ready to learn the best thing since sliced bread? Watch #CuppaHoff, Episode 3 - Sliced Bread ___________________________ Does your next meeting need serious content delivered in a fun way? Start changing your culture of ‘bored’ meetings! Michael ignites enthusiasm in newbies on your team and rejuvenates the veterans through his engaging and entertaining presentations. In a nutshell? Michael’s keynotes, workshops, and training sessions are consistently top-rated, and audiences love Michael as emcee! Want Michael to energize your audience? ___________________________ What impact could a Cuppa Hoff make with your team? Maybe it’s time your organization had some fun with learning! Michael is an expert at customizing your unique message with humor and enthusiasm. Whether you need to focus on sales techniques, improve customer service, or develop communication skills, short videos will leave your teams craving more! Interested in your own customized #CUPPAHOFF series? ___________________________ About Michael Hoffman, CSP Michael Hoffman is a certified professional speaker, trainer, and emcee who has been igniting the performance of people for over 20 years. For a list of Michael's topics, speaking demo videos, or to read rave reviews from past clients, please visit: www.thestandardovation.com/michael_hoffman.html For bookings, availability, or other inquiries, please contact: Sarah Whitten Michael Hoffman's VP of Everything sarah@thestandardovation.com | 913.498.9775

​ MICHAEL HOFFMAN IS PROUDLY MANAGED BY STANDARD OVATION. A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER MANAGEMENT COMPANY.