Member since April 2024
Marjie Hadad has been in media and communications for 40 years.
She is a globally recognized PR expert, former television news reporter and anchor, and an award-winning TV producer and author.
Specializing in medical and venture capital public relations, she designs strategic public relations programs that achieve the business and clinical goals of her clients.
Through her speaking, interactive workshops and leadership trainings, Marjie shows audiences how to use media/communications strategies, practices and tactics to inspire teams, navigate challenges, solve problems, and achieve greater organizational, professional, and personal success.
Marjie also served as an agent at Ford Model Management – Boston and as the media liaison for the Consulate General of Israel to New England. In addition, she worked as a researcher and speech writer for the Policy Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.
She began her commercial public relations career in 1996, employed first by a boutique agency and later by an international firm. In 2000, she founded Must Have Communications and Consulting.
A limited edition of her first book, The Power of PR Parenting, was published in April 2023. It achieved Amazon number 1 best new release and number 1 best seller status in nine different categories collectively. The book also received a Gold Global E-Book, Gold Literary Titan, Speak Up Talk Radio Firebird, Five Star Reader View and Gold Maincrest Media award.
Marjie has been featured in Business Insider, the WSJ, MSN, Medtech Strategist, Parents.com, Good Morning Arizona, Suncoast TV, Liftoff with Jeanniey Walden, Tiny Beans, Menspsyche.com, A Dime Saved, Confidence Daily, The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel as well as more than 70 podcasts including David Meltzer’s Office Hours, Pockets of Knowledge with Desiree Stanley, THINK Business with Jon Dwoskin, One Fear Per Year with Janice Burt, the Business of Meetings with Eric Rozenberg, and Helping Organizations Thrive with Julian Roberts.
She is married and the mother of three grown children.
Helping leaders, at all levels, to more strategically and effectively use their communications skills to solve problems and achieve goals, for themselves and others.
My best story is how I prepare leaders for the expected and the unexpected and the real-life stories I share to illustrate my proven formula to solve problem and achieve goals.
During a dark period in my life in my late 20s, my Aunt Nancy sent me a greeting card that read: "Eye on the donut. Not on the hole." This is a paraphrase of an old Irish proverb: Keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole. Well, I laughed out loud when I read this card. More importantly, this has become a core message in all of my talks, workshops and trainings.
"It's a real pleasure to work with her and I gladly recommend her without reservation." Pim Van Wesel, CEO, Comphya
"I could not have succeeded without her." Jordan Pollack, CEO, CEO, Sub-Q Bionics
"She wove so many personal experiences and interesting tales through her PR lessons that we were all engaged the entire time! We left with solid takeaways and lessons on using PR effectively." Peggy Parfenoff, Programming Committee, IWF-Chicago.
"With a blend of storytelling, strategy, and even a little music to get us to move, she gave us an insider's view of what it means to lead with presence and claim our PR superpower in our professional lives at all times." Khalilah Lyons, Programming Committee, IWF-Chicago
"Marjie leads with grace, professionalism and a manner possible only with decades of experience." Shai Policker, CEO Edge Medical
"It is an honor to work with Marjie who is absolutely amazing." Rafi Hofstein, Life Science Executive
"Her strategic thinking, creativity and dedication were invaluable." Samer Abboud, CEO, Pulsetech Medical
"She's very intelligent, a very hard worker, and she sets very high standards for herself and the people she works with." Dr. Michal Izrael, Cell Therapy Specialist & Entrepreneur
"The best thing about Marjie is her capability to simplify and make things accessible." Dr. Erez Shor, CEO, Exero Medical
Without even knowing it, you are using your communications skills at work, at home and during your travels, every day, in countless ways, with your clients, colleagues, partners, etc.
There are various types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, demonstrative, active, passive, etc.
The big question: Are you using your communication skills strategically, effectively and efficiently enough to solve problems and achieve goals for yourself, your team, your company, organization, etc?
In this interactive talk, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three strategic media/communications strategies that help empower greater success at the office and on the road.
Who needs this talk?
This presentation is for leaders, at all levels, who want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Whether you're managing a team, interacting with clients, or navigating personal challenges, this session will provide practical media/communications tools to help you gain and inspire confidence, build and encourage resilience, and drive success, both professional and personal, for yourself and others.
What will the audience learn?
Throughout the session, Marjie will share stories from her own experiences to illustrate how strategic media/communication strategies and skills have helped her, and her clients, to achieve greater confidence, resilience, and success. She’ll offer practical tips, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways that your audience can apply right away to improve communication, leadership, and overall effectiveness.
By the end of this session, your audience will have a reliable and tested toolkit to help them experience more success.
The audience will learn how to:
Control the Narrative
You plan, plan, plan for that big meeting, media interview or interaction, and then you get a curve ball. You are asked a question or presented with a situation you didn’t anticipate. What to do? Marjie will show the audience how to strategically think through such challenges and communicate in such a way to regain control of the conversation and set the course for the discussion and the future.
2. Strategically Communicate On The Road
Effective communication is a key factor in building influence and strong relationships. Marjie will teach you how to communicate more strategically to achieve your goals. You’ll learn how to tailor your communication to different stakeholders, craft compelling narratives, and make your voice heard with impact. This will enhance your ability to connect with others and get the results you desire, wherever you are.
3. Debrief Effectively
The debrief is one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s toolkit, yet it’s often overlooked. Marjie will teach you how to more strategically communicate during debriefs to help your team learn from both successes and hiccups. This process encourages reflection, fosters growth, and builds resilience by providing the clarity needed to move forward stronger and more successfully.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, Communication Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
In business and life, we all face challenges. The difference between success and hiccups depends on your communications strategy and how well it’s implemented. In this empowering and interactive session, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three powerful media/communications strategies that will help your audience to thrive in any situation.
Who Needs This?
This session is perfect for leaders, at all levels, interested in learning a new approach to navigate challenges with confidence, time manage more strategically, and control adrenalin when the pressure is on.
What Will Your Audience Learn?
Marjie will teach three media/communication pro tips that she has used to help countless companies, organizations, and individuals reach new heights. Your audience will learn how to:
Choose the best way to deliver a message
Learn how to communicate with clarity and purpose, fostering trust and a positive environment even in the most challenging situations. Marjie will show you how to motivate and inspire your team, colleagues, or clients, empowering them to stay committed to shared goals and drive results, no matter the obstacles. This lesson will help you cultivate a resilient mindset that turns challenges into opportunities for growth, and to strategically decide not only what messages to share, but also the best point person to deliver them.
Stretch the clock
Media/Communications professionals are masters at balancing multiple priorities without losing focus. Marjie will share proven time management techniques that will enable you to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and complete all necessary tasks, with time to spare, even with last-minute changes or obstacles.
Get rid of nervous energy
In the fast-paced world of business, stress is inevitable. But how we handle stress makes all the difference. Marjie will guide your audience through a simple, yet effective de-stressing exercise that can be implemented immediately to help regain focus, manage anxiety, and maintain a positive, resilient mindset. Whether dealing with high-stakes situations or daily pressures, this exercise will help you to turn chaos to calm with a smile.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, Communication Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
Do you have a big vision or goal that you are immensely passionate about?
And yet the people closest to you say: it’s too bold, downright impossible, and that, frankly, you are wasting your time and resources.
They plead, “When are you going to give this up?”
You may be silently crushed and second guessing yourself. It feels like hiking up a hill with shackles around your feet.
How and where do you find the strength to keep going until victory?
In this engaging and empowering talk, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three essential and tested media/communications strategies that will help transform your ambitious goals into reality, despite naysayers, setbacks, and obstacles along the way.
With more than 40 years of experience in the world of media and public relations, Marjie has learned how to maintain consistent resilience and leadership to bring big visions to life. Now, she’s passing along these powerful, time-tested tools to help you and your audience rise above challenges and claim your vision.
Who Needs This Talk?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea, a senior executive leading a large organization, or a professional or entrepreneur in need of a confidence boost to push past doubts, this session will provide invaluable insights. If you're ready to inspire your team, clients, or colleagues, and navigate the challenges that come with ambitious goals, Marjie’s proven media/communications strategies will help you claim your vision and exceed beyond expectations.
What Will the Audience Learn?
In this session, Marjie will teach you the media/communications industry practices she’s relied on to help herself and her clients to overcome obstacles and make bold goals a reality.
Here's what you'll gain:
1. Through inspiring, real-life stories, this session will examine how to align your actions with your ultimate goals, anticipate roadblocks, and make decisions that keep you moving forward with confidence, no matter the obstacles.
2. One of Marjie’s signature strategies, “The Bob Method”, is a simple but highly effective approach to motivating and inspiring clients, colleagues, and teams. It’s all about creating alignment, boosting morale, and ensuring that everyone is working toward a common vision. Marjie will walk you through how to implement this method to establish trust, inspire confidence, and keep people focused on achieving a defined goal, even when it feels out of reach.
3) Plans rarely go exactly as they are envisioned. Marjie will share her step-by-step equation (The 5Ws + H = S) to prepare your audience for both expected scenarios and unforeseen challenges. You’ll explore how to stay flexible, adapt to changing circumstances, and continue moving towards your goals, even when things don’t go according to plan and might even be a little frightening.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, PR Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
How do we inspire those around us, at work and at home, to be their best selves, to learn from their experiences and have the inner strength to keep trying?
In this presentation, we'll explore how to combine media and communications practices with natural rites of passage or standard business practices to:
1) Build Confidence
2) Inspire Resilience
3) Achieve Success
4) Develop advocacy skills
5) Advance writing skills
6) Strengthen bonds.
This talk can be tailored specifically to the composition of the audience, parents, mentors and/or entrepreneurs.
This presentation can be delivered as a featured presentation, a panel or a workshop.
My best story is how I prepare leaders for the expected and the unexpected and the real-life stories I share to illustrate my proven formula to solve problem and achieve goals.
During a dark period in my life in my late 20s, my Aunt Nancy sent me a greeting card that read: "Eye on the donut. Not on the hole." This is a paraphrase of an old Irish proverb: Keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole. Well, I laughed out loud when I read this card. More importantly, this has become a core message in all of my talks, workshops and trainings.
"It's a real pleasure to work with her and I gladly recommend her without reservation." Pim Van Wesel, CEO, Comphya
"I could not have succeeded without her." Jordan Pollack, CEO, CEO, Sub-Q Bionics
"She wove so many personal experiences and interesting tales through her PR lessons that we were all engaged the entire time! We left with solid takeaways and lessons on using PR effectively." Peggy Parfenoff, Programming Committee, IWF-Chicago.
"With a blend of storytelling, strategy, and even a little music to get us to move, she gave us an insider's view of what it means to lead with presence and claim our PR superpower in our professional lives at all times." Khalilah Lyons, Programming Committee, IWF-Chicago
"Marjie leads with grace, professionalism and a manner possible only with decades of experience." Shai Policker, CEO Edge Medical
"It is an honor to work with Marjie who is absolutely amazing." Rafi Hofstein, Life Science Executive
"Her strategic thinking, creativity and dedication were invaluable." Samer Abboud, CEO, Pulsetech Medical
"She's very intelligent, a very hard worker, and she sets very high standards for herself and the people she works with." Dr. Michal Izrael, Cell Therapy Specialist & Entrepreneur
"The best thing about Marjie is her capability to simplify and make things accessible." Dr. Erez Shor, CEO, Exero Medical
Without even knowing it, you are using your communications skills at work, at home and during your travels, every day, in countless ways, with your clients, colleagues, partners, etc.
There are various types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, demonstrative, active, passive, etc.
The big question: Are you using your communication skills strategically, effectively and efficiently enough to solve problems and achieve goals for yourself, your team, your company, organization, etc?
In this interactive talk, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three strategic media/communications strategies that help empower greater success at the office and on the road.
Who needs this talk?
This presentation is for leaders, at all levels, who want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Whether you're managing a team, interacting with clients, or navigating personal challenges, this session will provide practical media/communications tools to help you gain and inspire confidence, build and encourage resilience, and drive success, both professional and personal, for yourself and others.
What will the audience learn?
Throughout the session, Marjie will share stories from her own experiences to illustrate how strategic media/communication strategies and skills have helped her, and her clients, to achieve greater confidence, resilience, and success. She’ll offer practical tips, real-world examples, and actionable takeaways that your audience can apply right away to improve communication, leadership, and overall effectiveness.
By the end of this session, your audience will have a reliable and tested toolkit to help them experience more success.
The audience will learn how to:
Control the Narrative
You plan, plan, plan for that big meeting, media interview or interaction, and then you get a curve ball. You are asked a question or presented with a situation you didn’t anticipate. What to do? Marjie will show the audience how to strategically think through such challenges and communicate in such a way to regain control of the conversation and set the course for the discussion and the future.
2. Strategically Communicate On The Road
Effective communication is a key factor in building influence and strong relationships. Marjie will teach you how to communicate more strategically to achieve your goals. You’ll learn how to tailor your communication to different stakeholders, craft compelling narratives, and make your voice heard with impact. This will enhance your ability to connect with others and get the results you desire, wherever you are.
3. Debrief Effectively
The debrief is one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s toolkit, yet it’s often overlooked. Marjie will teach you how to more strategically communicate during debriefs to help your team learn from both successes and hiccups. This process encourages reflection, fosters growth, and builds resilience by providing the clarity needed to move forward stronger and more successfully.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, Communication Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
In business and life, we all face challenges. The difference between success and hiccups depends on your communications strategy and how well it’s implemented. In this empowering and interactive session, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three powerful media/communications strategies that will help your audience to thrive in any situation.
Who Needs This?
This session is perfect for leaders, at all levels, interested in learning a new approach to navigate challenges with confidence, time manage more strategically, and control adrenalin when the pressure is on.
What Will Your Audience Learn?
Marjie will teach three media/communication pro tips that she has used to help countless companies, organizations, and individuals reach new heights. Your audience will learn how to:
Choose the best way to deliver a message
Learn how to communicate with clarity and purpose, fostering trust and a positive environment even in the most challenging situations. Marjie will show you how to motivate and inspire your team, colleagues, or clients, empowering them to stay committed to shared goals and drive results, no matter the obstacles. This lesson will help you cultivate a resilient mindset that turns challenges into opportunities for growth, and to strategically decide not only what messages to share, but also the best point person to deliver them.
Stretch the clock
Media/Communications professionals are masters at balancing multiple priorities without losing focus. Marjie will share proven time management techniques that will enable you to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and complete all necessary tasks, with time to spare, even with last-minute changes or obstacles.
Get rid of nervous energy
In the fast-paced world of business, stress is inevitable. But how we handle stress makes all the difference. Marjie will guide your audience through a simple, yet effective de-stressing exercise that can be implemented immediately to help regain focus, manage anxiety, and maintain a positive, resilient mindset. Whether dealing with high-stakes situations or daily pressures, this exercise will help you to turn chaos to calm with a smile.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, Communication Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
Do you have a big vision or goal that you are immensely passionate about?
And yet the people closest to you say: it’s too bold, downright impossible, and that, frankly, you are wasting your time and resources.
They plead, “When are you going to give this up?”
You may be silently crushed and second guessing yourself. It feels like hiking up a hill with shackles around your feet.
How and where do you find the strength to keep going until victory?
In this engaging and empowering talk, Marjie Hadad, a media and global communications expert, will share three essential and tested media/communications strategies that will help transform your ambitious goals into reality, despite naysayers, setbacks, and obstacles along the way.
With more than 40 years of experience in the world of media and public relations, Marjie has learned how to maintain consistent resilience and leadership to bring big visions to life. Now, she’s passing along these powerful, time-tested tools to help you and your audience rise above challenges and claim your vision.
Who Needs This Talk?
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea, a senior executive leading a large organization, or a professional or entrepreneur in need of a confidence boost to push past doubts, this session will provide invaluable insights. If you're ready to inspire your team, clients, or colleagues, and navigate the challenges that come with ambitious goals, Marjie’s proven media/communications strategies will help you claim your vision and exceed beyond expectations.
What Will the Audience Learn?
In this session, Marjie will teach you the media/communications industry practices she’s relied on to help herself and her clients to overcome obstacles and make bold goals a reality.
Here's what you'll gain:
1. Through inspiring, real-life stories, this session will examine how to align your actions with your ultimate goals, anticipate roadblocks, and make decisions that keep you moving forward with confidence, no matter the obstacles.
2. One of Marjie’s signature strategies, “The Bob Method”, is a simple but highly effective approach to motivating and inspiring clients, colleagues, and teams. It’s all about creating alignment, boosting morale, and ensuring that everyone is working toward a common vision. Marjie will walk you through how to implement this method to establish trust, inspire confidence, and keep people focused on achieving a defined goal, even when it feels out of reach.
3) Plans rarely go exactly as they are envisioned. Marjie will share her step-by-step equation (The 5Ws + H = S) to prepare your audience for both expected scenarios and unforeseen challenges. You’ll explore how to stay flexible, adapt to changing circumstances, and continue moving towards your goals, even when things don’t go according to plan and might even be a little frightening.
Follow up activity
Follow up activities include: Workshops, Fireside Chats, PR Assessments and Feedback, Leadership Roundtables, Coaching for Individuals and Teams.
How do we inspire those around us, at work and at home, to be their best selves, to learn from their experiences and have the inner strength to keep trying?
In this presentation, we'll explore how to combine media and communications practices with natural rites of passage or standard business practices to:
1) Build Confidence
2) Inspire Resilience
3) Achieve Success
4) Develop advocacy skills
5) Advance writing skills
6) Strengthen bonds.
This talk can be tailored specifically to the composition of the audience, parents, mentors and/or entrepreneurs.
This presentation can be delivered as a featured presentation, a panel or a workshop.
