Marilyn Sherman

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Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker & Founder of UpFront Presentations

Las Vegas, NV, USA
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000 Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000 More Fee Info
Business, Business Coaching, Change Management, Communication, Customer Experience, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Women's Empowerment
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Marilyn Sherman Biography

Marilyn Sherman, CSP, CPA, Hall of Fame business keynote speaker, has spent her career inspiring people to get out of their comfort zones and take their seat in the “Front-Row” of life and leadership. As founder of UpFront Presentations, Marilyn has helped audiences around the world—from Fortune 500 companies to international universities—to embrace change, elevate performance, and lead with purpose.

Known for her engaging storytelling and relatable humor, Sherman delivers powerful keynotes that combine hope, heart, and actionable tools people can use immediately. Her signature message challenges audiences to stop settling for the balcony or general admission and instead claim their Front-Row Seat at work and in life.

Meeting planners and executives consistently praise Sherman for her customization and connection with every audience. Attendees often say, “She was talking directly to me,” or “She’s so much more than a motivational speaker—she’s a catalyst for change.”

Sherman is a proud member of the National Speakers Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE)—a distinction held by fewer than 200 speakers worldwide. She’s also the author of four motivational books, including “Why Settle for the Balcony?”, “Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?”, and “Is There a Hole in Your Bucket List?”

In addition to inspiring audiences with motivational keynotes, Sherman also conducts workshops on reducing conflict in the workplace with strategies on communicating with confidence. When she’s not on stage, she’s producing her popular Front-Row Friday videos—weekly moments of hope and inspiration for people ready to live and lead from the front-row.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/19/2026.

Marilyn Sherman Speaking Topics

  • Front-Row Success: How Top Performers Never Settle for Balcony Seats

    Desired Outcomes: Increased sales, increased employee engagement, more motivated workforce, bigger results.

    How do you motivate your teams to show up and give their best effort every day? Now is the perfect time to help your teams re-engage, re-inspire, and re-ignite their passion for their work. Marilyn Sherman has figured out what it takes to motivate even the hard to motivate audience. From car salespeople, to medical supervisors, to IT professionals, the most common phrase Marilyn hears after this keynote is “You were speaking directly to me and I needed to hear this today.”

    This dynamic program is ideal for an opening or closing keynote because it has the perfect blend of inspiring stories coupled with actionable items that attendees can use immediately.

    People walk away ready to implement success strategies based on her S.E.A.T. of Success formula:

    • SEE the outcome you desire. Top performers know that success begins with a clear, articulated vision. You must see the end-result first so you are inspired to make decisions that will support moving you in the direction of your dreams.

    • Be ENERGY focused toward your vision. Instead of focusing on time-management to accomplish what you want, focus instead on Energy Management. Don’t waste your high-energy time with low impact distractions. And certainly, learn how to set boundaries with others who want to sabotage your time by asking you for favors at any time during the day.

    • ATTITUDE adjustment. We all know that people do business with people they know, like and trust. And, people with a positive, optimistic attitude are MORE likely to be trusted and certainly liked by others. If you want to sell a product, a service, or an idea, try adjusting your attitude to be optimistic and positively project what you want.

    • TENACITY at MAX Capacity when faced with adversity. There are obstacles all along the path to the front-row. Marilyn inspires attendees to handle adversity with courage, compassion, and kindness.

  • Communicating for Results: From Conflict to Cooperation Desired Outcomes

    Clearer communication, less conflict, higher performing teams.

    There is a heightened tension in the workplace lately and there is more potential for conflict. Yet, no one likes conflict and most people would rather avoid critical conversations in order to keep the peace. However, conflict-avoidance never works. But how do you confront someone without having a constructive conversation escalate into workplace drama? Marilyn Sherman shows you what to say, when to say it, and how to say it in order to resolve potential conflict situations before people get too upset. Plus, teams are so much more effective when people are straightforward in their communication without harboring any resentments from past unresolved conflict. This presentation will have you walking out knowing that you have the tools to keep your cool when confronting others, or even when you’re being confronted by someone else. Oh, and by the way, you will now know what to say to the bully, so they won’t bother you again. You will be able to tell it like it is but in a way that brings people together and does not alienate or divide.

Marilyn Sherman Videos

Marilyn Sherman Demo Video 2025

Marilyn Sherman Demo Video 2025

Marilyn Sherman shows how she provides amazing content for her audiences to let go of limiting beliefs and achieve greater results.

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Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List?: How To Overcome Obstacles That Keep You From Achieving Your Goals
Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List?: How To Overcome Obstacles That Keep You From Achieving Your Goals
Why Settle for the Balcony? (How to get a Front-Row Seat in Life!)
Why Settle for the Balcony? (How to get a Front-Row Seat in Life!)
Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?
Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?

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  • What topics does Marilyn Sherman speak about?

    Marilyn Sherman is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Coaching, Change Management, Communication, Customer Experience, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Women's Empowerment

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Marilyn Sherman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Front-Row Success: How Top Performers Never Settle for Balcony Seats and Communicating for Results: From Conflict to Cooperation Desired Outcomes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marilyn Sherman for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Marilyn Sherman generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, 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, Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel and Sarah Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marilyn Sherman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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