Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Marja Fox and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

Marja Fox

marja@mfoxconsult.com

I am a former Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company with broad strategy, business development and commercial operations expertise across multiple industries. Before turning independent, I was a VP of Marketing and Strategy & Business Development at Ecolab, responsible for growth strategy, innovation, new product launches, sales support and marketing communications of a $1B growth business. As an independent consultant, I focus on strategy (growth, portfolio, go-to-market, strategic execution) and setting my clients up for high impact (top-team alignment, de-biased decision making, change management). I have found that client service - helping you succeed - is where my heart is; it’s what gets me up in the morning. My education is in the sciences. I hold a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I bring my analytical background and ongoing drive to understand how things work to every project. My hobbies include choir, theater, home improvement and all manner of crafting. I enjoy the stage, but am happy to share the spotlight; the best performances are always a team effort. I find great fulfillment in conceiving of a new idea, tackling the challenges in bringing it to life and standing back to admire the finished product. Even better when the accomplishment is shared with others equally invested in the outcome.

What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?*

1) Communication at scale - why talking to your team isn't all that different than networking one-on-one

2) Third-party support is wise - managing the conversation with diverse perspectives around a tough problem is hard work; outsourcing it is a smart move

3) Benefit of the long-game - in networking and strategy, doing the "right" thing usually yields results, if we're patient enough to wait for them

What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?*

1) Exposure to potential clients, partners - get them to visit my website, follow me on LinkedIn

2) Testing of messages - what resonates, what's clear?

Any website you wish to share with the audience?

marjafox.com