Crisis & Leadership Communications Expert
Crisis & Leadership Communications Expert
Marjie Hadad is a globally recognized crisis and leadership communications expert, former television news reporter and anchor, and an award-winning TV producer and author.
Specializing in medical and venture capital public relations, she designs and manages strategic communications programs that help achieve the business and clinical goals of her clients.
In her keynotes and training, Marjie uses her decades of experience and expertise to empower leaders, at every level, to strengthen their leadership communications skills and management of high-stress situations and crises.
Marjie also served as an agent at Ford Model Management – Boston and as the media liaison for the Consulate General of Israel to New England. In addition, she worked as a researcher and speech writer for the Policy Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.
She began her commercial public relations career in 1996, employed first by a boutique agency and later by an international firm. In 2001, she founded Marjie Hadad Communications.
A Boston University graduate (BA and MA), Marjie loves to sing, dance, read, walk, adventure and binge on cleverly written TV shows and movies.
She is happily married and the mother of three grown children.
Marjie is launching her new book The Confident Kid Playbook: Raising resilient and successful children in a competitive world at IMEX Frankfurt 2026.
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Are you using your communication skills strategically to solve problems and achieve goals? Learn three powerful tools to control the narrative, build influence, and debrief effectively. Discover how these techniques empower success both in the office and on the road, helping you lead conversations that shape a brighter future.
Learning outcomes:
Explore techniques to lead challenging conversations to positive outcomes
Define a strategic communication formula for influence and problem-solving
Discover a debriefing approach that builds resilience and success
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain L: Evaluation Process, 0.75 credits

How do we inspire confidence and resilience in those around us—including children? Learn how three communication practices combined with natural rites of passage can help build confidence, develop writing and advocacy skills, and prepare for both expected and unexpected challenges.
Learning outcomes:
Explore communication approaches to build confidence and resilience
Explore the Bob Method for improving writing and advocacy skills
Define a formula for managing expected and unexpected challenges
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain J: Marketing and Communication, 0.75 credits

Bring your copy of The Confident Kid Playbook: Raising resilient and successful children in a competitive world and meet the author, Marjie, for a special book‑signing experience. Connect, say hello and have your book personally signed. Please note: no books will be sold.
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