Motivational & Inspirational Speaker
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Dr. Marissa Pei's most popularly requested speeches and seminars include:
"JUMP OFF that Hamster Wheel!...into Balanced Living", "Balance in the Midst of Chaos: A Guided Tour To Life Balance",
"Why Can't We JUST GET ALONG???!!!" A different way of looking at differences
"Change Management...an Oxymoron?", "To Change or Not to Change...that is the Answer"
"Leadership...never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut".
Dr. Pei has spoken at many prestigious organisations in the US and overseas, including special conference events for Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, Bank of America, Amgen Pharmaceutical, UPS, Toyota, Fluor Corporation and Wells Fargo; and non-profit organisations like MCE Management Centre Europe, the IIR Institute of International Research, ODN Organization Development Network, Taiwan Jung-Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce, NAWBO National Association for Women Business Owners, PCMA Professional Coaches and Mentors Association, WIM Women in Management, ABWA American Business Women's Association, OCTA Orange County Transportation Authority, ASQ American Society of Quality, ASTD American Society of Training and Development and the NHRA National Human Resources Association.
"In 2007 we welcomed Marissa Pei back to her alma mater to give a commencement address. Unlike most graduation speeches, her talk was warm, wise, funny and very human. Marissa has a rare ability to connect with people, whether one-by-one or in front of hundreds in a large auditorium. She gets to the heart of things and touches the hearts of her audience. We're very proud to have her as one of our graduates."
Geoffrey M. Cox, Ph.D.,
President Alliant International University
"Thank you so very much for taking time this Memorial Day weekend to speak to our Saturday Diversity Rally. Our May focus was to provide awareness on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and how we can best serve our Asian American clientele via knowledge and understanding of the various cultures within the Asian communities. Your presentation provided an excellent closure to the month long focus. You were able to capture the attention of those in attendance like no other speaker to date! The information was most relevant....but your enthusiasm and genuine speaking style, sprinkled with humor, had everyone engaged. I had store associates approaching me all day long about how much they enjoyed the session.
Linda Ceccato | Human Resources Manager | Bloomingdales South Coast Plaza
Dr. Marissa Pei is a bright and engaging speaker who has deep insights to share about the nature of coaching. She is able to bring clarity to a complex and often convoluted topic as a result of her personal experiences which she shares openly. Dr. Pei was a hit at our Learning Event!
Geri Girardin 2005 ASTD-OC President
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| Keynote Speaker for Greater LA and OC Business Vender Fair |
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| Keynote Speaker for Amgen Pharmaceuticals in Seattle |
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| Dr. Marissa Commencement Speaker for 2007 Alliant University Graduation |
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For Upcoming Events see Calendar on Contact page...
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| Keynote Speaker in memory of Josi de la Cruz |
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| Speech Title: Power on a Platter: Are you giving away your Personal Power? |
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| Dr. Marissa speaking on "Balancing our Lives with 4Ps" |
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In Pictures...
Bloomingdales, South Coast Plaza "Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Month"
Dr. Marissa shared a stage with William Shatner at the Wells Fargo Philanthropy Group Annual Meeting with a talk titled "Jump Off that Hamster Wheel into Balanced Living".
Dr. Marissa is honored with a key to Shanghai by the Shanghai University of Science and Engineering where she lectured in Chinglish.
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| On the joy of creativity... |
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| Sharing a stage with William Shatner |
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| and Maria's brother Mark Shriver |
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| Keynote Speaker for UPS at Soka University |
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Dr. Marissa's assortment of Stage and Media engagement box of chocolates....please go to the Special Events page for an up-to-date calendar, and Dr. Marissa on Facebook to see current events and to sign up to be personally invited... (speaking, TV, singing or Balance Tai Qi Qong on the beach!)
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Nov 22, 2010
Guest Lecturer for the Shanghai University of Engineering Science titled "To Change or Not to Change...that is the Answer!"
October 9, 2010
Keynote Speaker for the Los Vegas Coda Conference titled "Loving Loved and Loveable"
January 28, 2010
Keynote Speaker for Wells Fargo tat the Hollywood Renaissance sharing the stage with William Shatner and Mark Shriver with "Jump Off that Hamster Wheel into Balanced Living"
April 11, 2009
Guest Speaker for Westside Women's Group at Khoury's Restaurant including a Balance Tai Qi Qong demonstration
Nov 6, 2008
Guest Speaker for Los Angeles County Department of Public Work's Women's Council titled "Who Jumped Off that Hamster Wheel?!!!!"
April 2, 2008
FOXRC TV playing a 'Busted On the Job' , Dr. Marissa gives commentary as to why people do weird things at work at 2-3pm PST Channel 129
July 9, 2008
Keynote Luncheon Speaker , "Who Jumped Off that Hamster Wheel??!!" for the FMI (Financial Women International) at the Park Prive in Costa Mesa
January 16-18, 2008
FOXRC TV 'Busted On the Job' weekend Marathon
November 22, 2007
COURT TV 'Busted On the Job' for the holidays
November 18, 2007
Booksigning Event for children's book, "Mommy What are Feelings" at the Cradle Will Rock childrens' specialty boutique in Seal Beach, California
October 27, 2007
Guest Speaker at the LifeMark Center at Skylawn in San Mateo California "Becoming Loved, Loved and Lovable"
October 19, 2007
Installation Luncheon for Dr. Marissa as a 2007 Remarkable Woman of the Year Award at the Hyatt Irvine California for the NAWBO Asocciation of National Women Business Owners
June 3, 2007
Commencement Keynote Address for Alliant University Graduation
May 20, 2007
SPIKE TV 'Busted On the Job' marathon all day so you can see me in long hair again...and again...
May 16, 2007
Nominated for National Association Woman Business Owners
'REMARKABLE WOMAN of the YEAR' Award
September 15, 2006
Keynote speaker for Asian Women In Business group "TO BRAG OR NOT TO BRAG...that is the question, so what is the answer?" Atrium Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA
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| MC for Emmy Award Winning Coastline College Fundraiser |
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For corporate conference organizers who would like to book Dr. Marissa to speak at their event, please feel free to call 562.881.9437 for more information. A down-loadable one-page is offered on the first "Why Balance" home page.
For non-profit groups, Dr. Marissa believes is giving back, especially in the current economic environment, so do not hesitate to call.
If you would like to be a part of Dr. Marissa's LiveLoveLaughLearn network, and find out upcoming Speaking, Singing, TV or Radio events, please use the Visitor Feedback Form on the Contact page, and join the 888 collection of good souls she has met on her journey of Balance.
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| Speaking in Washington DC |
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| A Speaker that Sings...retired lounge lizard |
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Highlights from Dr. Marissa's Radio, TV and Stage Appearances
May 2, 2006 Motivational speaker for the AMGEN Pharmaceutical Process Development 2006 Symposium: Celebrate Science & Innovation
May 18, 2006 Inspirational speaker for Edison's Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Celebration..."To Be or Not To Be Asian...Lessons Learned
March 2, 2005 Featured Parent Education speaker for the Seal Beach Playgroup, on the topic "Balanced Parenting"
February 7, 2005 Inspirational speaker for the Asian Women in Business -- California Chapter seminar, titled "All About You in 2005", at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club.
March 29, 2005 Guest Lecturer at Cal State Long Beach College of Business, Leadership and Motivation class.
March 30, 2005 Keynote Speaker for the California Association of Consumer Affairs, "Strategic Planning...an Alternative to Ready Fire Aim!".
April 8, 2005 Featured speaker for the American Society of Training & Development Westside Training Managers Breakfast at the Lee Hecht Harrison offices.
April 9, 2005 Presenter at the 4th Annual Leadership Conference at Alliant Internation University, Scripps Ranch Campus, San Diego. Session title: War and Peace: Stories and Experiences after 18 years of working with Fortune 500 Leadership.
April 27, 2005 Keynote Speaker for the 12th Annual Greater Los Angeles Business Vendor Fair at the LA Convention Center. Over 3000 attendees!
May 12, 2005 Keynote Speaker for the Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebration at the Lucky Seafood House Restaurant in Santa Ana California. Dinner
May/June 2005 Featured Stage Guest on LA-TV-3 and SB-TV-3 "Orange County Updates with Beth Gates". In the studio on May 5th, interviewed and performing "Crazy" & "I Cannot See the Sunrise" a song written by Dr. Marissa for her former life work clients in clinical psychology. The show will air on May 26, June 2, 9, 16 & 23rd at 8pm.
May 15, 2005 Honored by the Asian Business Association of Orange County in corroboration with Nordstoms as the winner of Role Model Award of the Year. Ceremony at the Nordstrom's Brea store.
June 15, 2005 Speaker for the Metropolitan Water District Insight Series, Los Angeles California
June 19, 2005 Radio talk show guest for Solid Poi
July 30, 2005 Featured Author for American Cancer Society Relay for Life, San Clemente, CA.
August 7, 2005 Featured Stage Guest on KTLA Channel 5 Los Angeles' show called "MAKING IT!". Airs at 6:30am. Topic: "Customer Service...not an oxymoron".
August 21, 2005 Re-airing of FOX special "BUSTED ON THE JOB!". Dr. Marissa trys to explain why a guy pee'd in a coffee pot!!
August 24 and September 7, 2005 Featured Guest on ADELPHIA Public Access TV Anaheim and Fullerton on "Kring's Korner". Airs at 7pm.
August 27, 2005 Book-signing at children's boutique, CRADLE WILL ROCK, 129 1/2 Main Street, Seal Beach, CA. 11am to 1pm.
September 20, 2005 Keynote Speaker for NHRA (National Human Resources Association) & ASTD (American Society of Training & Development) Orange County. Topic: A Balance Sheet for Effective Coaching.
October 8, 2005 Featured Keynote Speaker for Amgen Pharmaceutical Work-Life Balance Conference. Topic: Jump Off That Hamster Wheel!...into Balanced Living.
October 9, 2005 On-stage singing for the Seal Beach FOUNDER'S DAY Celebration "Crazy, Proud to be an American and America the Beautiful"
October 15, 2005 Featured Speaker for a Kaiser Permanente Strategic Retreat. Topic: Jump Off That Hamster Wheel!...into Balanced Living.
October 20-25, 2005 Guest Lecturer at the International University of Monaco.
March 1, 2004 Featured speaker for the Anaheim Rotary Club, at the Diamond Club Edison Field, Anaheim California
March 3, 2004 Featured speaker for the Senior Executives Forum, Lee Hecht Harrison, Irvine California
March 6-10, 2004 Featured guest on Studio Cafe, Seal Beach TV-3 and Latv--3 cable show. Seal Beach and Los Alamitos, California
March 11, 2004 Featured keynote speaker for the Women's Leadership Initiative, Neutrogena Corporation, El Segundo, California
March 12, 2004 Dr. Marissa's Workshop: A Guided Tour for Life Balance at the Ayers Hotel, Seal Beach, California. To register, see flyer below.
March 20, 2004 Dr. Marissa's sings the National Anthem to open the Anaheim Rotary and Kiwanis Club Basketball Fundraiser, Anaheim, California
March 21, 2004 Dr. Marissa's commentary on Discovery Channel TV special, "Nostradamus: A scientific inquiry"
April 15, 2004 Dr. Marissa's sings at The House of Madam JoJo's restaurant, Long Beach, California. You must call for reserviations at 562.439.3672.
April 24, 2004 Featured panel speaker on Gender, Diversity and Business Leadership, for the Alliant University conference "Going to the Top", California School of Organizational Studies, Alhambra, California. RSVP to www.alliant.edu/events/csosalumniconference.
April 27, 2004 Featured speaker on "How Balanced Is Your Own Bottom-Line?" for the Westside Women's Network dinner meeting, Culver City, California.
May 13, 2004 Guest speaker at 5th Annual Asian & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Celebration at the Lucky House Seafood Restaurant, Santa Ana, California.
May 20, 2004 Keynote speaker "Balance in the Midst of Chaos" for the Cedar Sinai OB/GYN Strategic Retreat, Le Meridian Hotel, Beverly Hills, California.
May 25, 2004 Keynote speaker "It's not How Long You Live...It's HOW You Live!" for the American Business Women's Association, Anaheim Park Hotel, California
June 4, 2004 Master/Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2004 Visionary of the Year Awards Dinner for the Coastline Community College Foundation at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Please call 714-241-6154 for more information.
June 5, 2004 Dr. Marissa's sings a little Oleta, Warwick, Dion and Houston at Martini Blues Club, Huntington Beach, California. She opens for a band with a 1-hour set starting at 7:30pm. For more information visit www.martiniblues.net
June 11, 2004 Dr. Marissa's sings for the Hillview Mental Health Center Opening Ceremony "I cannot see the sunrise", a song she wrote for her clients when she worked at Hillview during her graduate school studies. Now on the Board of Directors for the Center, she will never forget those valuable lessons that were taught to her during her years working with the mentally-ill. She has the utmost respect for the people like the McCravens and the Hilliview staff who give their hearts and love to those in need.
June 17, 2004 Keynote Dinner Speaker for American Society of Training & Development-LA, 6pm at the Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City.
June 24, 2004 WORKSHOP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC What is Your Personal Bottom Line:" Get Life Balance! with Dr. Marissa partnering with the American Society of Training & Development-LA
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm PT June 24th
Location: Kinecta Credit Union, 1500 Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach 90266
July 10, 2004 Dr. Marissa's sings a little Oleta, Warwick, Dion and Houston at Martini Blues Club, Huntington Beach, California. She opens for a comeday act with a 1-hour set starting at 7:30pm. For more information visit www.martiniblues.net
September 29, 2004 Panel speaker for Alliant University College of Organization Studies Proseminar in Alhambra, California
October 22, 2004 Keynote speaker for the Breakfast of Champions event sponsored by Volunteer Center Orange County, at the Center Club in Costa Mesa, California. To register, email NRC@volunteercenter.org
October 26, 2004 Keynote speaker "On your mark, get set, CHANGE!" for the Bank of America Central Region Middle Market Banking Team Executive Council leadership retreat in Branson, Missouri
November 6, 2004 Cable TV productions "Jump Off That Hamster Wheel into Balanced Living!" broadcasting live at 11:30 am to Pacific Palisade, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills & surrounding areas. Check your local listings for channel number.
November 15, 2004 Keynote speaker "Jump Off That Hamster Wheel!" for a Women in Management dinner meeting in Long Beach, California.
December 15, 2004 Featured keynote speaker, vocalist and Mistress of Ceremonies for the Volunteer Awards Luncheon sponsored by the LACounty Department of Consumer Affairs
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