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lHey legend, I'm Dr Maz!
An energetic & heartfelt speaker, ready to inspire
That’s right – as well as being an accomplished copywriter and creativity coach, I can also speak at your next event or appear as a guest on your podcast. I can speak on a variety of topics related to creativity, mental health, journaling and copywriting. So if you supply an eager audience, I’ll bring my roguish charm, good humour and a presentation to knock everyone’s socks off.
It's about connection
people want to be seen
When I watch a speaker on stage, I want to feel like the world doesn’t exist outside of that room. I want to feel like there’s nowhere else to be and that they get me. I want to feel connected, not just to the topic at hand, but to the speaker – I want to be seen.
As an energetic and heartfelt speaker, this is what I do best. I help people feel seen.
Whether it’s in person in front of a crowd, online amidst screens or one-on-one for a podcast, I can create an environment where attendees feel safe enough to open up, share their experiences and be vulnerable… because creativity requires us to.
I bring more than 5 years of experience in running workshops, masterclasses and teaching in various online group coaching programs to my gig as a speaker.
I love presenting to people from all different walks of life: from artists and designers, to corporate teams and small business owners, I’m known for not shying away from the big questions.
I also have a knack for making complex ideas accessible and practical, while also inspiring listeners with my own challenging life story.
If you’ve got an event coming up and you’d like to add some inspiration and creativity into the mix, let’s start a conversation to see if I’m ya gurl.
Speaker topics
speaker topics
creativity
Practices for a more creative life
Build your own creative process
How to supercharge your creativity
mental health
Understanding posttraumatic growth
How to ‘Spiral Up’ with creativity
Eudaimonia and resilience
Journaling
How to start a conversation with yourself
The power of self-expression
Visual journaling
Past events
past events
Conferences:
- InSEA 34th World Congress, July 7 to 11, MCG, Melbourne, Australia.
- American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, April 13 to 18 2018 New York City, USA.
- Lead With Confidence Summit, February 2 to 5 2021, online via Zoom.
- CreativeMornings/MELBOURNE, April 30 2022, How to ‘Spiral Up with creativity’, Melbourne, Australia.
- NO/BS Vol. 2, October 26 & 27 2022, The Forum, Melbourne, Australia.
Masterclasses:
- “Creativity: Process and Practice” for Cool Wow Collective
- “Turning pain into power: Copywriting for impact” for The Queen of Confidence’s Scale Squad
- “Website Strategy” for Suz Chadwick’s Brand Builder’s Academy
- “Working the soil: How to create the conditions for an idea to bloom” for Jazze Jervis’ Neon mastermind
lHave you listened
to my podcast yet?
what doesn't kill us
by dr marion piper
It’s time for a new narrative around trauma and how it’s possible to thrive after life throws you an epic curve ball.
My podcast is for meaningful conversations about creativity, posttraumatic growth and practical tips for how to ‘spiral up’ after the shit has hit the fan.
listen to me speak
listen to me speak
Testimonials
Marion has spoken at two of my Rise Business Retreats now and I've loved the unique content and training that she shared. At the first retreat, she shared how our attendees could bring a more powerful message to life. Not only did she run a powerful session, but then she supported those who needed more help. In the second retreat, Marion shared how we can move through our creative process, which was thought-provoking and perfect for our transformational theme. Marion is always thoughtful and considered with the content she shares, she invites conversation and creates an environment that so many of my clients enjoy. She's also a lot of fun and brings amazing energy to the room. If you're thinking of inviting Marion to be a speaker at an event or retreat, I highly recommend her!
Suz ChadwickBold Business Coach
“Wonderful. Smart. Easy to work with. Switched on. You got my brand tone right straight off the bat, and I really appreciated that. I love how flexible you are to work with, even listening to me speak and putting that into words. Working with you gives me faith that I'm not putting useless content out in the ether. I want to ensure that what I put out is valuable and you validate that.
Shannyn MerloBusiness Consultant & Coach
"Gosh...you are just magic!!!!!!!! What an amazing workshop and all new faces too, which just blows my mind. How open and vulnerable the new students allowed themselves to be in a group full of strangers. The team were super impressed and are already working out how we can have you on board for future events. Thank you again, Magic Marion!"
Emily O'LearyEvent Coordinator, QUT Student Guild
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Get to know Dr Maz
ARTIST, creativity coach & globe trotter
If you’re looking for practical creativity for big ideas, then Dr Marion Piper is your go-to gal.
As a creativity coach and copywriter, she supports multi-passionate creatives to embrace the juggle so they can share their world-changing ideas and art with confidence and passion.
Marion believes that creativity has the power to save us, over and over again, if we’re willing to transmute our pain into purpose. Post-traumatic growth is possible and you can ‘Spiral Up’ from life’s big challenges and setbacks – using (spoiler alert) creativity!
Having travelled the world and completed a swag of degrees (including a PhD), Marion is here to inspire you to stop imitating everyone else and start using your own voice FOR REAL.
