Executive Coach & Thought Leader in Leadership Effectiveness; Author of "The Discomfort Zone" and "Outsmart Your Brain"

Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Marcia Reynolds Biography

Dr. Marcia Reynolds, Master Certified Coach, is a behavioral scientist who has spent 40 years researching how conversations can deepen connections that both unify us and open our minds to learning. She has delivered programs in 47 countries, teaches coaching schools in the US, Asia, and the Middle East, and teaches leaders to use coaching skills in organizations and government agencies.

As a pioneer in coaching, she was the fifth global president of the International Coaching Federation, is recognized in the ICF Circle of Distinction and recently was awarded an ICF Impact Award for her work in creating a successful coaching culture with AEON Vietnam. Global Gurus places her in the top five coaches in the world.

Before launching her own business, Dr. Reynolds ran training departments for healthcare and technology corporations. her greatest success came from designing the culture change program for a global technology company facing bankruptcy. Within three years, the company turned around and became the #1 revenue producing US IPO in 1993. She led training organizations for three corporations for 16 years before starting her own coaching business.

Excerpts from her five books including her international bestseller, "Coach the Person, Not the Problem," have appeared in many places including Harvard Communications Newsletter, Fast Company, Forbes.com, Psychology Today, and The Wall Street Journal and she has appeared in business magazines in Europe, Asia, and on "ABC World News."

Her education includes a doctorate in Organizational Psychology and two master’s degrees in Communication and Adult Learning/ Instructional Design.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/26/2026.

Marcia Reynolds Speaking Topics

  • TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE CULTURES

    Transformational Conversations: How to Quickly Connect, Influence, and Uplift

    In today’s busy and unpredictable world, how to instantly connect with people is more important than the words you carefully choose. This is especially true for difficult conversations where you want people to change their behavior. Your intentions, emotions, and regard for the person will affect the outcome. Then, your listening position will not only build rapport, you will discover what words to use to move people forward.

    This keynote will shift your thinking about how long it takes to change people’s minds and what you need to listen for to makes a long-lasting and meaningful difference.

    • Replace superficial exchanges with revolutionary conversations that inspire engagement and innovation
    • Apply innovative relational strategies using reflective techniques and full-body presence
    • Learn the steps necessary for building trust, safety, and the willingness to explore possibilities in difficult conversations

  • DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

    The Discomfort Zone: Turn Difficult Conversations into Positive Results

    Managing difficult conversations and knowing how to get good results from emotionally charged moments are critical skills for everyone. If done the right way, you can change lives as well as minds of the people you are with. And they always remember the leader who had the courage to help them see how powerful they can be.

    Do you want to be the leader who made a difference in the lives of your employees?

    • Create rapport, connection, and trust using the “The Safety Bubble” technique
    • Decode disruptive patterns using the “Discomfort Zone Model” to foster reflective thinking, frame-shattering awareness, and growth beyond limitations
    • Improve employee engagement, creativity, and bottom-line results with your conversational powers

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Marcia Reynolds Videos

Breakthrough Coaching Book Excerpt Reading

Breakthrough Coaching Book Excerpt Reading

Marcia reads an excerpt from her book, Breakthrough Coaching, that describes what a lightbulb moment is. She then offers ways to spark these creative...

How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs

How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations Into Breakthroughs

Leaders, managers, and mentors are charged with getting people to stretch their limits. However, no matter how brilliant we might be, people don’t...

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Marcia Reynolds is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE CULTURES, DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & PERSONAL MASTERY and WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marcia Reynolds for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Marcia Reynolds generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Cheryl Cran, Jones Loflin and Summer Jelinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marcia Reynolds for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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