What Mariah's Clients Had To Say...

“After your keynote, almost everyone crowded into your breakout session, so we had to move you to a bigger room - and still had to bring in extra chairs. You were a huge success!”
Trudy Gygi, IBM Women's Leadership Institute

"You were such a joy to work with! You arrived early, joined us for lunch, and chatted with many of the participants before and after your program. You interviewed some of our financial consultants before the program and integrated their quotes and comments into your remarks. And as you could tell from the laughter and applause, your light-hearted Merrill Lynch poem was also a big hit!"
Janette Acton, Merrill Lynch Women's Symposium

"What a warm, smart person. Of all the speakers, I took what she had to say most personally to heart."
Maura Rhodes Curless, participant, Nike Women's Sports Symposium

"Thank goodness Mariah Burton Nelson has the guts and clear-sightedness to challenge our assumptions."
Ellen Wessel, Moving Comfort, Inc.

“You wowed the crowd. We've gotten terrific feedback on the event.”
Sheila Gibbons, Women, Men & the Media

"What a wonderful presentation at Women in Technology. You have set a new standard for successful programs."
Judi Campbell, former Vice-President, Xerox

“I truly appreciate the candor and humor with which you shared your experiences and observations. You were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond the call of duty.”
Karen Greisdorf, Women of Washington

"Mariah Burton Nelson worked the audience like a stand-up comedian."
Mustang Daily (San Luis Obispo, CA)

“The very high standard you set will make it difficult for others to match”
Glen Nishimura, Chairman, Committee for Diversity, USA Today

" I thank you for your wonderful presentation, 'The Courage to Lead from the Heart.' I received many glowing comments from others, to which I add my own. It was a pleasure to have you in our midst. Your willingness to be at our socials and to visit with many of our members clearly was appreciated and contributed to the success of the convention."
Sue Durrant, President, National Association of Girls and Women in Sport

"The feedback from your keynote has been exceptional. We found your ability to relate intimately with a group of 400 to be nothing short of extraordinary."
Ellen Silber, Director, Marymount Institute for the Education of Women and Girls

"The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. People found your ideas to be inspirational, and several people viewed you as a role model for them. The event was a great success."
Giavanna Munafo, Women's Resource Center, Dartmouth College

"My sincerest thanks for your excellent and highly motivating presentation, 'Goal Setting for Success.' The feedback we've received shows that your presentation evoked enthusiasm, clarity, and new energy for goal setting."
Judith Lynch, Program Manager, Fairfax County Office for Women

“To say that you were a sterling speaker would be an understatement. The audience adored you. The way you kicked off the conference made me look good as the coordinator!”
Maureen Weiss, Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology

"Ever since you came, I’ve had so much self-confidence and energy, I feel almost invincible!"
Lori Hendricks, student, Mount Holyoke College

"You got this campus talking like no one in quite a while!"
Barbara Hall, Dean, Centre College, Kentucky

Articles by Mariah Burton Nelson:

• Are You an Athlete?
  
• Bad Sports: Football, O.J. Simpson, and Wife-Beating
  
• Go, Mom!
  
• I Won. I`m Sorry
  
• Learning What Team Really Means
  
• 5 Essential Lessons from the Playing Fields