MARTY VERSHAW

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ABOUT ME

Prior to focusing on the Training and Leadership Development space, I worked in the magazine publishing business.  During my time in publishing, I learned how to recruit, train, and develop talent, both for the operations and sales side of the business.  I also held leadership roles in several start-ups and turn-around efforts.  It is that experience that taught me about change management, project management and most importantly, managing time and priorities.

In 2006, after having done a fair amount of competitive public speaking, I decided to move full time into the training and development arena and launched Lakeside Leadership & Development, LLC.  Since then, I’ve delivered some 3,000 programs in the U.S. and abroad.  I’ve presented up and down the organizational chart and across industries.  I take pride in that my programs have been referred to as being entertaining, engaging, and educational.

TRAINING

Over the past 16 years,  I’ve created/developed content for hundreds of programs, and have experience across all platforms, from in-person training through remote and video on demand training.  Below are some of the programs I’ve created and/or delivered.

Setting Clear Goas and Expectations                        Developing Peak Performers

How to Give Clear Directions and Feedback             Building a More Productive Workforce

How to Prevent Employee Burnout                             Improving Mediocre Employee Performance

Keys to Employee Accountability                               Overcoming Resistance to Change

Essentials of Employee Onboarding                          Effective Performance Reviews

Traits of High Integrity Leaders                                  Building Better Team Communication Communicating Unpopular Decisions/Changes                                  Collaborative Leadership

Creating a Customer Focused Culture                       Employee Development Plans

Creating Stretch Goals That Motivate                         Combating Apathy in the Workplace

How to Run Effective Meetings                                   Increasing Your Personal Productivity

Managing Cross-Generational Teams                        Stress-Free Organization Strategies

Straight Talk for Under-Performing Employees           Creating Work-Life Balance

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills               Developing a Success Mindset

Establishing and Maintaining Clear Boundries           How to Effectively Support Multiple Bosses

Survival Guide for First-Time Supervisors                   Sale Success Metrics

Finding Your Purpose and Passion                             Managing Chaos and Pressure at Work

Proven Stress Management Strategies                       Managers Guide to Emotional Intelligence

DISC in the Real World                                                Recharge Your Work and Personal Life

COACHING

My Coaching experience started a bit by accident.  I was doing a fair amount of Speech Coaching and some of those clients requested more broad-based coaching.  Most of my coaching clients were Upper-Middle and Higher-Level (including C-Suite) managers.  Once we discussed/identified the primary goals and concerns, we build a timeframe, action plan and metrics are established.  From there, I would work with my clients to play to their individual strengths and find ways to improve their weaker skills.

SPEAKING

My entry into the Training and Development world came from competitive public speaking.  I have always enjoyed the presentation part of the business and have presented keynote addresses and featured speaker spots at various industry gatherings.  The bulk of my speeches involve overcoming obstacles, motivation, and living a full and satisfying life.