Facilitator. Coach. Consultant.

Mary T. Curtis is an innovative growth catalyst on a mission to empower individuals and organizations to reach their Peak Potential. As an International Facilitator, Coach, and Consultant she strives to move people into forward moving action toward their goals.

Mary is known for her Irish charm and authentic presence. Her uncanny ability to engage and motivate audiences draws from her extensive business acumen, counseling expertise, and Improv Training at The Second City Improv.

As an Agile Leader, Mary has the proven ability to successfully implement performance improvement strategies focused on interactions and bottom line results.   

“Mary transformed how we communicated at Jones Lang LaSalle. As a result of her
efforts we experienced a 30% increase in client satisfaction rating in this area.”
– Hossein Youssefi, Emeritus President, Jones Lang LaSalle

Diverse Background

Mary was born in Dublin, Ireland, where she worked as an administrator in local government by day and performed in theatre at night. In 1994, she left the Emerald Isle and settled in Chicago where she studied Marketing at DePaul University and performed as National Marketing and Communication Director for Jones Lang LaSalle Development (JLLD). Also in Chicago, Mary took a new direction in her theatrical endeavors, entering the world of improvisation at The Second City. There she graduated from the esteemed Conservatory Program.  As she progressed through the program, she saw the remarkable correlation between the principles of improv and the skill-set required to effectively communicate, collaborate and inspire others to action.

Mary realized the art of improvisation exemplifies focus, communication, collaboration and agility. Recognizing these skills as key to the success of any individual or organization, she began to include improvisation techniques into her role at JLLD. She facilitated national training programs, assisted with change management initiatives and was instrumental in the successful integration of various cultures during three mergers. In addition, she worked alongside the President of JLLD and coached him in the preparation and delivery of global presentations and the change management initiative he was leading. Mary streamlined the change and transition process by developing national online tools and creating and implementing an employee communication plan. This communication plan was crucial to the success of the mergers and to employee morale.

Eclectic Approach to Developing People and Organizations 

Mary realized the art of improvisation exemplifies focus, communication, collaboration and agility. Recognizing these skills as key to the success of any individual or organization, she began to include improvisation techniques into her role at JLLD. She facilitated national training programs, assisted with change management initiatives and was instrumental in the successful integration of various cultures during three mergers. In addition, she worked alongside the President of JLLD and coached him in the preparation and delivery of global presentations and the change management initiative he was leading. Mary streamlined the change and transition process by developing national online tools and creating and implementing an employee communication plan. This communication plan was crucial to the success of the mergers and to employee morale.  

Counseling. Coaching. Personality Assessments. 

With her talent and success in tow Mary relocated to Florida. There she added another facet to her ever growing skill-set as she became certified as an International Counselor and Life Coach. In addition, she participated in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training at the Marsha Linehan Behavioral Institute.

As her passion for understanding and empowering individuals grew, Mary studied Personality Type Assessments and became a Certified Myers Briggs practitioner. She also studied coaching and experiential learning techniques and became certified in Neuro-Linquistic Programming (NLP). Drawing from her massive toolbox, Mary now develops and implements growth strategies and custom-built learning programs for her clients. From corporate retreats and business communication seminars, to personal development and therapeutic workshops; Mary’s innovative approach is empowering growth and transformation on a global level.

“Mary has an uncanny ability to engage individuals and motivate them to take risks.”
– Magistrate Diane Kirigin, Florida Bar Leadership Team

Professional Accomplishments

As an employee, Mary has been a top performer in a Fortune 500 company and a number of behavioral health organizations in South Florida. As a consultant, she has implemented effective strategies and programs with clients such as: Allstate Management, Nova Southeastern University, The Leadership Broward Foundation, The City of Fort Meyers, The Florida Bar and The Fifteenth Judicial Court. She is a sought after coach because the people she empowers share their success with others who then track her down.

In the creative world in Dublin, she won an award for composing an original song celebrating the Dublin Millennium She also won an award for Best Choreography in an International Festival of Light Opera. Mary graduated from The Second City Improv Conservatory Program in Chicago.