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Connection Is the Most Powerful Force in Any Room

Keynotes, panels, and media on connection, conscious leadership, and the energetic hygiene that keeps high performers from quietly burning out. Featured at Intel, One America and on Fox 59.

Marianne Talkovski shows leaders that connection is the most powerful force in any room and the source of everything they are trying to build.

A licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s in Chinese Medicine, Marianne has spent two decades in beauty, wellness, embodiment, and leadership before naming the pattern underneath the burnout she kept seeing in accomplished women. They were not tired because they were doing too much. They were tired because they were giving while disconnected, from their bodies, their truth, and the people and work that actually refill them. Out of that came her framework, The Well-Being Code, and her core message: you don’t change by being fixed, you change by being seen and connected to what truly lights you up.

Here is her angle. Trained in the ancient art of Chinese Face Reading in the lineage of master Lillian Bridges, Marianne can read where a person’s energy is leaking before they say a word. It makes her a magnetic, unexpected voice on any stage or segment, equal parts science and soul. She calls it the Regulated Radical: fierce enough to challenge the grind, grounded enough to offer a way home.

She is the author of two books, including 28 Secrets to Glow Up, has been recognized by DERMASCOPE, trained in transformational life and business coaching, and has carried this work into rooms from corporate workshops at Intel to women’s stages across Indiana. Her mission is to help one million women and girls.

Marianne’s Expert Topics

From Meh to Meaning: Conscious Leadership Through the Five Connections That Matter

Why high performers go numb, and the five connections that bring them back to meaning and presence Best for leadership summits and conferences

made to be seen

The hidden cost of performing instead of being present, and why being truly seen is what your people are starving for Best for women's events and keynotes

Energetic Hygiene: Prevention, Not Burnout Recovery

Why protecting your energy at the source is easier than correcting the damage later. A fresh, practical reframe for wellness and corporate wellbeing programming

What Your Face Says About Your Energy

A live, interactive Chinese Face Reading lens on presence, energy, and self-awareness A standout, high-curiosity segment for media and experiential events

The Connection Advantage

Why so many capable teams feel insignificant, and how connection becomes a leader's most underused asset Best for corporate and conference stages

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APPROVED MEDIA

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"I left feeling truly re‑centered, and having you guide us through creating a sense of calm and positivity was incredibly comforting. Your tone, presence, and overall facilitation made it easy to fully embrace the experience."

Kearya, Intel

"The session was simply amazing! Not only did I learn new breathing techniques that I can use anytime, I also left the session with a sense of calmness and empowerment. Would love to do this session again in the future. Thank you!"

Desiree, Intel

"Wonderful event!! LOVED IT! It was great practicing new breathing techniques. Thank you for organizing!"

Soto, Waleska

"I can count on her for an open mind, an open heart, and full presence. Her unique ability is empowering others through education. When I am around Marianne, I feel nurtured, seen, and heard."

Danielle Ireland, Therapist

"Marianne has an uncanny ability to gain deep insight into core issues and lead you through the labyrinth with compassion and grace. She is a gem and I highly recommend working with her."

Amy Love, Entrepreneur

"One of the biggest areas of growth for me has been learning to trust myself. Marianne has taught me that intention is everything, and the support, knowledge and encouragement I’ve received have helped shape me into a stronger professional."

Callee Roseboom, Esthetician

Let’s get started...

To book Marianne for media interviews, keynotes, panels, corporate workshops, publications, or collaborations, email [marianne@projectgorgeous.com] or use the form below.

Be in touch, she would love to hear what you are building.