Speaking & Training

Communication is Leadership

In today’s environment, communication is not a support function. It is leadership.

Marnie helps public leaders meet this moment.

As Founder of Worthy Communication and a former local government executive who has served in national leadership within the country’s leading association for government communicators, Marnie brings both executive experience and national perspective to every stage and training room. Her sessions are practical and immediately actionable: no theory without application, no generic advice, just tools leaders can use the next day.

Whether delivering a conference keynote or customized internal training, Marnie equips leaders and teams with the clarity, confidence, and credibility today’s environment demands.

Signature Keynotes Include:

Leading with Clarity
How leaders build trust through communication.
Audience: Executive Leadership | Elected Officials | Department Directors

Navigating Public Recording and High-Conflict Encounters
Protecting your people while protecting your reputation.
Audience: Public Safety | Frontline Staff | Supervisors | Executive Leadership

You Can’t Build Public Trust Without Internal Trust
How people feel on a Sunday night guides how they serve your community all week.
Audience: Executive Leadership | Communication Professionals | Department Directors

Leading with Emotional Intelligence
How self-awareness and regulation shape credibility, culture, and trust.
Audience: Executive Leadership | Emerging Leaders | Elected Officials

Custom keynotes are available.
Let’s connect and talk about your audience and goals

Workshops & Interactive Training:

Media Training for Elected Officials and Executive Leadership
Practical, scenario-based training that prepares leaders to communicate clearly, confidently, and consistently during interviews, public meetings, and high-pressure moments.
Audience: Elected Officials | City Managers | Executive Leadership | Department Directors

Leadership Communication Strategy Sessions
Facilitated workshops that help executive teams align around clear messaging, shared priorities, and consistent communication practices across departments.
Audience: Executive Leadership | Senior Leadership Teams | Department Directors | Future Leaders

Internal Alignment and Messaging Workshops
Structured sessions designed to close the gap between executive intent and frontline understanding, strengthening culture, clarity, and organizational trust.
Audience: Executive Leadership | Communication Professionals | Department Directors | HR Leaders

Civic Hospitality and Community Engagement Training
Practical guidance for creating welcoming, service-oriented public experiences that reflect organizational values and build lasting community trust.
Audience: Public-Facing Staff | Community Engagement Teams | Parks and Recreation | Customer Service Teams

Preparing Staff for High-Conflict Public Interactions
Equip frontline teams with skills to manage tension, maintain professionalism, and reduce escalation during high-visibility encounters.
Audience: Public Safety | Frontline Staff | Supervisors | Risk Management Teams

Customized training sessions are available.
Let’s connect and talk about your audience and goals

Marnie has been a featured speaker at a variety of conferences

Not sure which session fits your event?
Let’s connect and talk about your audience and goals.