Maria Carlton

A successful author, publisher, international speaker and coach, Maria has taken dozens of authors and business specialists from Idea to Authority.

Based in Hamilton NZ, but well traveled, Maria is currently working with clients based in Edinburgh, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Wellington. Maria’s special skills combining all her experience in marketing, brand development, publishing, speaking and coaching make up her essential toolbox when working with:
“Dynamic people/professionals/companies with a big mission”
Maria’s own mission is to help bring their important messages that matter to their target market.

Exceptional at strategy, able to clearly see the big picture and understand the details. She is methodical, knowledgeable and inspirational.

Recent Recommendations:
“In a world where success depends on expertise, marketing and the size of your network, Maria is a master at showing you how to find the right combination for your business. She’s smart, passionate, experienced and highly qualified to assist experts navigate the path from idea to authority.” Linked In – September 2010 -Gihan Perera, Owner, First Step

“Maria has provided personal coaching to assist my presentation skills, particularly speaking engagements in front of groups. I’m so pleased to report that I gave my first presentation today since working with Maria, and successfully delivered our message without a hitch… AND my audience remained ‘awake’ and engaged the entire time! Thanks Maria, you are a fantastic coach, and I look forward to continued learning and personal development, you’ve provided real value.” Linked In – July 15, 2010 Karen Huckstep Independant Verification Services

“We hired Maria to produce a book for the TIME convention and speak at the event she was extremely professional and well received by everyone who attended her speech” Linked In – January 26, 2010 Stuart Macklin, Corporate Events Guide

Current Memberships:

• National Speakers Association of NZ (NSANZ)
• Global Speaker’s Federation (GSF)
• International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• NZ Society of Authors (NZSA)
• Publishing Association of NZ (PANZ)
• Leadership Cafe – Country Founder
• Difference Makers Community – Torchbearer Member
• Idea to Author-ity – Founder

Awards:
One of the Top 50 Mentors (in the world) – Mission Marketing Mentors, USA, 2003
Author of the Year – National Speakers Association NZ 2004
Finalist (2x cat) in the David Small Business Awards, NZ 2008
Business Person of the Year – National Speakers Association NZ (Auckland), 200

*NZ Business Person of the Year – National Speakers Association NZ 2010*

Positions Held:

• GSF – Chief Editor & Communications Manager (2011 – Current)
• NSANZ – Chapter President (2004)
• National President (2005)
• National Board Member (foundation member – 2006)
• APPA -NZ National Board Member (1998-99)

Professionally spoken in:
NZ, Cook Islands, Australia, USA

Books written or co-authored by Maria Carlton:

• The Power of Promotional Products (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)
• Create the Business Breakthrough You Want (2004)
• The Marketing Minefield (2005)
• The Power of More Than One (2006)
• The Power of More Than One – A Time for Change (2008)
• Golden Nuggets (2008)
• 20/20 A Fresh Look at Business Growth (2011)
• Author-ity (Due to release 2011)

A Personal Message from Maria

Have you ever wondered how some companies just seem to breeze through the tough times and others disappear? Often the difference is all in who’s on the sidelines cheering on the players, helping with strategy and understanding the strengths of the people in the game.  These are coaches who keep the forward path clear, arming the business people they work with to best navigate their way through or around all the bumps, dips and quicksand and cheer them on to the finish line.

There is a difference between a coach and a consultant by the way – a coach helps to empower results; consultants roll their sleeves up and immerse themselves in the business to do the things that need to be done.  A coach assists in the learning and development of all the habits needed to create fresh thinking, new outcomes and achieve success.

I’m a coach, consultant, cheerleader and specialist in brand development and communication.   This means I get to do a combination of all the above.   Sometimes you need training, workshops, coaching, hands on help and implementation and sometimes just someone to bounce ideas around with.

I get to learn constantly about new things, changes, ideals, thoughts behind strategic development techniques and challenging fresh thinking experts latest ‘big things’,  and so I decided to make my blog posts all about the things that I am learning, observing and understanding about business and individual success.    So – welcome to my personal and blog site – I look forward to your feedback, some mutual learning, and any challenges and new ideas you wish to add to my development and thinking.

Maria Carlton is an Outstanding Inspirational Speaker