Mary Gardner

Tailored!
Electric!
Great Knowledge and Learning moments!
Training and speaking geared towards allowing individuals to really dig deep and take a serious look at themselves in a thought provoking way that allows them to laugh, but take away a series of AHA moments that help the individuals to move forward.
Mary's style is fun and engaging but centered around learning new techniques that will propel people forward quickly.

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Mary’s coaching and techniques took me from being an industry speaker where I spoke about mostly technology, to being a speaker who can command an audience and receive a standing ovation. I would recommend Mary highly to anyone who needs to make a great impression an become a powerful speaker on stage , and in life.”
Mark Kelly, Astronaut, and Husband of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

I have been fortunate to be on television and Radio in countless interviews over the years. Mary's being, her energy, and excitement made it so fun for me to be on her show. She prepares ahead of time and is very knowledgable about her guests and their causes. Plus she uses her own stories to really bring points home. The 2 primary definitions of a champion are: "One who wins a contest or an event." & "One who defends a person, charity or a cause". Mary's show uniquely celebrates champions for being champions in both of these definitions. In a world where the news highlights too many anti heroes for doing ill will acts, Mary's program is a 'do good, feel good' polar opposite. We get to hear about great people doing great things for other people. Her show is: Inspiration, purpose, excitement, and celebrating champions for being champions. I wish there were more shows like hers."

Cary Mullen
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Founder Vivo Foundation for Turtle Preservation
Two-Time Olympian and World Cup Downhill Champion
Author of "How to Win - Achieving Your Goals in Extreme Conditions"
"One of the Hottest Speakers of the Year" Successful Meetings Magazine

The event today was THE BEST! Mary has really come thru for me! I got literally mobbed by women after who said "my talk was amazing!" It's totally thanks to Mary!!

Jennifer Ashton, M.D.
ABC News Senior Medical Contributor
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Mary Gardner’s enthusiastic and engaging style can turn an ordinary motivational coaching session into something along the lines of being in the locker room with Lou Holtz at half-time down by 7…she makes it all come alive and makes you excited about improving your results. She emphasizes the possibilities and options open to individuals and companies. She believes in the power of potential.
Jamie O’Conner, International Management Group, NY

You are the best coach I’ve ever had!
Bernard King, formerly of the NY Knicks

As a busy professional, I receive hundreds of requests to speak to groups. Mary helped me to organize my thoughts in outlined speech that helps keep me on track and creates impact. She found out my specific needs and worked with me to achieve my professional speaking goals.
Billie Jean King, Tennis Pro, World Team Tennis

Your techniques gave me so much confidence as a speaker. It is a whole new world of speaking for me.
Peggy Fleming, Olympic Gold Medalist Ice Skater & ABC Commentator, CA

I just want you to know that I thought Mary was soooo good. She really has energy, can “walk and talk at the same time” and is a pleasure to work with. In the sea of guests that aren’t, she is a refreshing change! Please pass on my delight of working with her on for me.
Lynn Tucker, QVC Host

I have thankfully worked with Mary Gardner for a period of about 6 months. She is a tremendous inspirational force who contributes her positive energy to her clients. Over that time, she helped me understand how to read people better, helped me to improve my interpersonal skills and public speaking. She helped me create a strategy to help increase my business which has steadily grown by several hundred thousand dollars. I would definitely recommend Mary to anyone who wants to improve their personal and business skills!
Peter Michaelson CPA, NYC

Your skills, techniques and overall presence created a magnificent forum for all of those attending the seminar. The attendees searched deep within themselves to create possibilities for the future that were untapped before your seminar. You transformed the mindset from the predictable way of being from the past to the exciting world of possibilities in the future.
Rick Gould, CPA, Gould & Co. NYC

In Mary’s seminar we all became one big enthusiastic team. No one was left on the sidelines. Everyone became a part of everyone else’s success and you could feel the energy rising.

Kathleen Kavanaugh, Colgate Palmolive, NYC

I enjoyed your warmth and style, and it was obvious that you brought magic into people’s lives.
Annette Grauman, Consultant, NYC

I wanted to formally thank you for your interesting course. Such enthusiasm is so very motivating and so contagious. I hope I can live up to your wonderful instruction.

Ben Buleri, Tax Consultant, Toms River, NJ

I want to thank you, Mary, for making me look at the way in which I was doing my job. I looked and decided that it was time for a change, a change in the way that I present information and in the way that I present myself. You are truly a remarkable speaker. I feel that anyone can learn something about public speaking from taking or even just attending one of your classes or lectures.
Ken Hartman, Benefits Education, State of NJ

I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your course, “Secrets to Developing Charisma and an Outstanding Personality”. In particular, I would like to bring special attention to the care you gave to the participants. Even though the seminar was packed, your meticulous and compassionate attention to each person in that room left no stone unturned.
Deloria Ruyle, The Institute for Urban Family Health

Thank you for giving me your pep-talk which built my self-confidence enough to make this leap in my career. You are a great role model!
Again, I hope this email finds you well - it was great meeting with you.
Sue Meyers

I did catch your spot on CH 11 this morning! Since I didn't know what your topic was, when they started in with baby showers, I thought they were off the schedule. But - then, there you were! Now I understand your comments regarding your luggage! I skimmed your blog, and it seems you do lug this stuff along with you, rather than ship it ahead or pick it up locally. Mercy!

I can see your coaching skills at work. It's a little bit of a switch to see the guest putting the reporter at ease!
Viewer from a Baltimore Segment

Mary Gardner Bio

Mary Gardner, “The Charisma Coach” is the Chief Communicator of MG Communications! She works closely with companies and individuals communication expert, spokesperson, leadership coach and speech coach. She is also a radio talk show host on CBS Sports Radio in a show called “Star Causes” about athletes and their causes in Orlando; and has just released a new CD series called: From Introvert to Influencer: How to Connect, Communicate and Captivate.

Mary was one of the dynamic young forces behind the exciting avenue of career development known as "business coaching." Through her coaching and brand strategy sessions, Mary has helped numerous business executives, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, celebrities, politicians, attorneys, and other professionals achieve the success they need in both their personal and professional lives. "Mary’s techniques gave me so much more confidence," adds Olympic gold medalist and current ABC Sports commentator Peggy Fleming. "She has a fresh approach to speaking that’s had a dramatic impact on my career as a speaker."

“You are the best coach I’ve ever had,” said another client, Bernard King, formally a NY Knick. Other clients have included Martina Navratilova, Mia Tyler and Billie Jean King and most recently, Mark Kelly, the astronaut married to Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who said this: “Mary’s coaching and techniques took me from being an industry speaker where I spoke about mostly technology, to being a speaker who can command an audience and receive a standing ovation. I would recommend Mary highly to anyone who needs to make a great impression an become a powerful speaker on stage , and in life.”

Mary’s diverse background in the fields of entertainment and sales and communications has provided her with hands-on expertise on effective coaching. After graduating from Auburn University, Mary worked on Capitol Hill for Senator Paul Laxalt (R-NV) on the Subcommittee of Criminal Law, a Division of the Judiciary Committee. From there, she began a seven-year association as a celebrity lecture agent with Keppler Speakers in Washington, D.C., where she worked with such renowned personalities as Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., William F. Buckley and Senator George McGovern, actors Charlton Heston and Suzanne Somers, and comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Carottop, Jerry Seinfeld, and Rita Rudner.

Mary then started her own public relations firm. In addition to organizing national media campaigns for numerous authors, athletes, lawyers, politicians, and other professionals, Mary provided highly focused expert consultation in the areas of interviewing, presentation, media, and marketing. During this time, Mary represented a wide variety of personalities, ranging from Olympic gold medalist swimmer Melvin Stewart, to New Jersey high school principal Joe Clark, the inspiration for the critically acclaimed film Lean on Me. In 1998 Mary started, owned and operated The Coaches Certification Institute in Princeton, NJ. CCI was the first East coast based in person coach training school which held trainings in NYC, Philadelphia and Princeton, NJ. Mary has also been trained by Coach University, the first Tele-class University of its kind.

Mary’s passion and penchant for powerful communication techniques and style, along with her charismatic personality, have also made her, Mary Gardner, a highly sought-after speaker, Master of Ceremonies, coach and trainer with both corporate and collegiate audiences. She has worked as a coach and trainer with organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Mercedes Benz, Computer Associates, Siemens, among others such as large Wall Street institutions. For two years, she was the Lifestyles Editor for The Tony Trupiano Show on the Talk America Radio Network. She has also appeared on regional talk and lifestyle shows in top cities around the country such as in NYC, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Miami and Seattle.

In 2002 Mary appeared on the ABC John Stossel special, “Social Cruelty, The In-Crowd”. In 2000, Mary self published her book; “Insiders Guide to Professional and Motivational Speaking”. Mary co-wrote a story that is featured in the 6th addition of the international best seller, “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” Mary has also contributed many articles to national publications in the area of public speaking, charisma and sales skills. Mary was a regular contributor to FOX’s Charlotte bureau, and freelanced anchored on the Columbia SC ABC station. She has a popular blog at (link hidden) and publishes many articles on the internet.

In December of 2005, Mary was on American Flight 924 that had the first shooting by a US Marshall. Mary calmly called and reported all of the events throughout the day to a local Miami NBC station. As a result, Mary was the lead story featured on Nightline, The Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, The Early Show, Good Morning America and was quoted in every major newspaper around the world such as The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Times among others.

u can find her articles posted all over the internet through (link hidden) where Mary has published over 100 articles.

Mary is a, a competitive swimmer and committed athlete. Mary and her family reside in Winter Park, FL.