Understanding yourself is the most important work you'll ever do.
Dr Marny Lishman is an Author, Speaker, Doctor of Psychology, Mindset Coach and Media Commentator. As a former psychologist of 15+ years, she has worked across a wide range of roles over the past two decades, including private practice, designing and implementing government health-prevention programs, and training professionals in cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches across Australia. She has also taught at several Australian universities as a sessional academic, delivering psychology units to emerging practitioners.
A nurturer at heart, Marny draws on her deep understanding of the human condition to create powerful learning and development experiences. She weaves the philosophy and practical tools of positive psychology with her strong commitment to prevention, applying them across diverse settings - from conference keynotes and masterclasses to organisational wellness programs, industry-specific
professional development, and workplace seminars.
With thousands of individuals reached, Marny offers formats such as keynotes, workshops, masterclasses and workplace programs tailored to diverse audiences. Her mission is to equip people with the psychological skills they need to build capability, adaptability and flexibility so they can thrive
in today’s fast-moving, uncertain world. Marny is also the author of four books; “Burnout to Brilliant”, “A Beautiful Mess”, “Crisis to Contentment” and the newly released “Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone.” She has presented for and worked with several leading organisations including Chevron, Synergy, Water Corporation, The Law Society of W.A. CPA, ECU, Murdoch University, RSM, North Metropolitan Health Service, ThinkTank Summits, ANZSOM, RAAFA, NAB Wealth, The Department of Justice, Legal Aid, The Department of Premier & Cabinet, Westpac, INPEX, Curtin Business School, Seven West
Media, Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Pharmacy Guild of WA, BUPA, RAC, LG Professionals, Capricorn & a large number of universities, schools, local government councils & law firms. She was co-host of ‘Trail-Blazer’, a leading female leadership program and is currently the psychology adviser for ‘A
Stitch In Time’, a well-known Western Australian mental health charity organisation which provides mental health and wellbeing training to schools & sporting clubs. Marny is a sought after national mental health & wellbeing expert that provides commentary on a variety of mental health topics on
local ad national TV, radio and in print. She is a regular media commentator on TODAY EXTRA, The Morning Show, NINE NEWS and has been a columnist for Australia’s Body + Soul, & The Sunday Times.
Marny is available for media opportunities, brand partnerships, and corporate speaking.
Talking Points
SELF LEADERSHIP: MENTAL HEALTH, MINDSET & DOING WHAT MATTERS
According to The World Economic Forum in its Future of Jobs Report, the most important skills that employers are now seeking include complex problem solving, critical thinking and creativity. For these skills to be actualised in the real world, mental health and wellbeing needs to be a priority. When individuals are stressed, anxious and feeling low, it’s difficult to be innovative, think differently, solve problems, understand others and be excited about engaging in opportunities for the future. Many ambitious people are wired for achieving, conditioned to keep busy and pushing to continue working under the constant pressure to succeed, with self-care often taking a back seat. In this vital keynote, Marny will outline the crucial key areas that ambitious individuals need to be aware of to proactively manage their own wellbeing, so they can present their best self in their personal and professional life, and ultimately reach their true potential.
SELF LEADERSHIP: MENTAL HEALTH, MINDSET & DOING WHAT MATTERS
BURNOUT TO BRILLIANT: BOUNCING BACK FROM BURNOUT
Noticed you’re dragging yourself to work lately? Feeling cynical about your day to day activity? Exhausted throughout the day? Productivity reduced? The passion you once had for your work disappeared? It might not be that you hate your job and every chance that you’re suffering from BURNOUT. With the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently recognising burnout as a medical condition, it’s now time for individuals & employers to take notice of this as a serious condition that has an enormous impact on the psychological and physical wellbeing of the sufferer. Not to mention, the flow on effect in the workplace. In this presentation, Marny delves into the signs and symptoms of burnout; what can assist a person suffering from burnout in the workplace; the personal & professional adversity that one experiences on a burnout journey, as well as how to turn it into a transformational experience for the future.
BURNOUT TO BRILLIANT: BOUNCING BACK FROM BURNOUT
PLAY: BENEFITS OF PLAY & HUMOUR IN THE WORKPLACE
In a modern world that often feels fast paced, unpredictable and serious; where we’re constantly hustling, busy and stressed out; it’s easy to let those ‘less important’ leisurely moments slip out of our schedules. But should they? Laughter, fun and play have increasingly been shown to be exactly what the doctor ordered, and in fact, perhaps it should start being what the boss is ordering. Whether it’s boosting our personal wellbeing or elevating our professional performance, perhaps mucking around a bit more needs to be taken more seriously! What is adult PLAY, and how can we do more of it as adults? This seminar talks through the evidence behind play & humour and participants will engage in activities to get their creative brain working and get a taste of how play & laughter can improve performance.
PLAY: BENEFITS OF PLAY & HUMOUR IN THE WORKPLACE
Equal parts empathetic, engaging, and empowering; Marny Lishman is a remarkable speaker. Her presentations cast a much-needed magnifying glass on mental health, clarifying the common ways we ... keep reading Amy Clark
I cannot recommend Marny highly enough. We engaged Marny to work with our team over a period of great uncertainty and change. Marny conducted a workshop for our leadership team focused on Building Resilience In Times of Uncertainty. The leadership team responded so positively to the workshop they requested it be adapted for all staff and that Marny did. Feedback from staff was consistently positive. Marny is a pleasure to work with, she takes the time to really understand your business needs or challenges, her breadth of experience, coupled with a natural ability to adapt to a variety of audiences and topics makes her a great business partner.
