Marcene Sonnek

Minneapolis, MN

$500 - $1500

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Marcene Sonnek developed a coaching program to help people communicate in a more positive way, even in difficult situations. Her speech, "Choose to Make Lemonade", outlines four key insights that are the foundation of her communication coaching program. The process creates a roadmap to improved communication through a positive attitude by embracing grace and gratefulness. Ultimately, Sonnek helps the attendee understand how to develop a communication style that leads to more positive interactions with people on a day-to-day basis.
Sonnek uses the comedy that comes from living through stressful situations to make lemonade from life’s lemons.


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3 reviews

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V W.

October 17, 2022

A Thought- Provoking Perspective when Tackling Life's Lemons

We greatly appreciate that Speaker, Marcene Sonnek, shared her time and talent to provide the speech “Make Lemonade”--Learn how to make lemonade from life's lemons.
Her speaking style kept both the in-person and virtual audience engaged. The Four Communication Insights she provided were relevant to everyone. She shared practical tips that were a great starting point for for each of us to take action. Our participants left encouraged and inspired.

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker


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Marianna K.

May 7, 2022
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Perfect Presentation for our Teacher Appreciation Event

Marcene's presentation was truly dynamic and inspirational - her message on "Grace and Gratitude" was heartfelt. It was just perfect for our group of teachers who, as frontline workers endured extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Marcene was patient with our event logistics, insightful, and energetic with a great sense f humor. We highly recommend her!

Hired as: Motivational Speaker


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Linda K.

April 7, 2022

Humorous, but with concrete ideas!

Marcene had a way of capturing the attention of my team, it's probably the first training they ever truly enjoyed! She engaged even the toughest of critics. Her four pillars have come up in team conversations several times since the training and I have seen a difference in some of my staff putting the communication tips into action.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker

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Booking information

Price range: $500 - $1500

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 50 minutes

What to expect

I offer keynote speech options, workshops and individual coaching session to help people improve their communication style by learning how to communicate in a more positive way through improved relationship management skills.
The breakout sessions that focus on 1 of 4 key insights that are a part of my keynote and how to use Mind Mapping to improve relationship management at work.

About

Marcene Sonnek developed a coaching program to help people communicate in a positive way, even in difficult situations. Her keynote, Choose to Make Lemonade outlines the four key insights that are the foundation of her communication coaching program. The process creates a roadmap to improved communication through a positive attitude by embracing grace and gratefulness. Ultimately, Sonnek helps the attendees understand how to develop a communication style that leads to more positive interactions with people on a day-to-day basis.
Sonnek uses the comedy that comes from living through stressful situations to make lemonade from life’s lemons.

Additional booking notes

Stage lighting and lavalier microphone preferred

Past booked events

February 2023

18

Saturday

Lion's Club - Fairmont

1:00pm - 2:00pm

November 2022

13

Sunday

Fundraiser - Chisago City, MN

1:00pm - 3:00pm

October 2022

06

Thursday

ATD Fort Worth Chapter

5:30pm - 7:30pm

May 2022

06

Friday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Minneapolis, MN

Setup requirements

Microphone - prefer lavalier

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