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Merri Bame

Columbus, Ohio Area

founder BDB Communication, LLC (formerly Breaking Down Barriers), instilling confidence in introverts (attorneys, engineers, etc.) who want to speak up, to introduce themselves with confidence, to share different perspectives; outstanding results from Supreme Court judges to new associates, from veteran speakers to interns; singer & pyromaniac with a passion for helping folks find their voice and light a fire within to use it

$3.33/min

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Public Speaking

Hone message, rapport w/ audience, calm nerves, rehearsal technique, body language effectiveness, focus

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Communication

Inner office, executive, meeting management, motivation, follow-up, networking approach, communication styles, and more

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Networking

Show up with authenticity and for more reasons than you may think! Leave when you have met your goal, ready for the follow-ups.

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Introvert Assets and Value

As an introvert I am deeply reflective with patterns that hold us back and skills that engage, influence and motivate. Consequently I enjoy helping entrepreneurs/introverts get past their public speaking, leadership and self-promotion barriers so they operate in their "zone".

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Helping You Find Your Voice

I dig deep with key questions to help you value your experience, personal values and perspective, as much as the next person's.

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Lighting a Fire Within You to Use Your Voice

I help you get motivated to use your voice, to avoid regret and to be more efficient as a leader, a business builder and a credible expert.

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From Minding to Master-Minding Your Own Business

Each of us entrepreneurs with little business savvy launch into our services happy to be on our own. In time we learn the need to ask for help, and to do so with those who are like-minded.

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Merri is very good at finding the communication problem that happens in all business offices.

Mike Blair Source: LinkedIn

Merri's coaching has helped me communicate with both clients and employees. She understands the role of a business owner, and the importance of clear communication.
I highly recomend Merri to business owners.

Kim Marion Source: LinkedIn

I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Merri on several occasions which led me to formally engage her talents. Merri's focus is highly specialized in helping niche business leaders enhance their speaking and networking skills. Her goal is to create a speaking platform for motivated and thoughtful attorneys, helping them reframe their attitude about themselves so they present their power, whether within the firm, outside in the community or in the courtroom. This personal development is invaluable for attorneys at any career stage and for any business development focused industry. Bringing her in-house has produced much positive change!

Jessica Hamlin Source: LinkedIn

Merri helps people individually, and in groups, overcome barriers to communication by removing their fears and inhibitions and empowering them. Her theater background allows her to teach others to prepare with confidence, and present with mastery.

Stephen Chappelear Source: LinkedIn

The most difficult part about writing this recommendation about Merri Bame is only getting to choose 3 attributes that best describe her. The easiest part is to say that the legal professionals who attended her series here at the CBA gave her the highest ratings, and to add that she was a dream to work with making my job easy...and fun.

Amy Randall Source: LinkedIn

I have been working with Merri for approximately 1 year. A value of high integrity is the reason why I chose to work with her.

I was struggling with communication in both personal and business. Within a few weeks, I saw a difference as to the way I was interacting with the most important people in my life. Working with Merri has been a great adventure! One full of integrity and fun!

Joani Donovan, LMT, CKTP Source: LinkedIn

My relationship with Merri goes back to my Jr. High days. Merri is a great communicator, both in speaking and in listening. She is very patient and really listens to your concerns/problems. She does what she can to recommend a solution and assist you in working towards that goal.

Angela Crosby Source: LinkedIn

I had the good fortune to hear Merri speak at a networking event recently. Her topic was Master Minding Your Own Business. Merri is such a good speaker because she does everything right! With her body language, vocal variety, activities and audience interaction she had everyone engaged the entire time. Her passion for the subject was evident and having been part of a mastermind group for years she practices what she preaches. As a communications coach she can help you gain the same kind of engagement from your audiences.

Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CTM, CMCT® Source: LinkedIn

I have had the opportunity to work with Merri in a customer engagement where she provided advice and assistance with a local management team preparing for an executive visit from corporate. She clearly showed the the fire, knowledge, personal experience and drive that helped the team define, refine and make their presentation skills work with their personal style.

Gail Froelicher Source: LinkedIn

Merri does a fantastic job facilitating a "Master Mind" group of which I have been involved for several months. She is very knowledgeable and, more importanly, creative in the way she handles matters. Progress in monitored on a monthly basis and Merri provides great insite to a variety of topics directly related to business. Merri's approach to "breaking down barriers" is different and quite effective. I highly recommend Merri's services.

Jon Saia Source: LinkedIn

Merri is honest about her own feelings on networking. Her ideas are thoughtful and tailored to a mostly introverted audience. (I really like her introvert-focused idea of setting goals before networking events.) And Merri kept the discussion open for anyone to ask questions or jump in.

Mark Stansbury Source: LinkedIn

Member since September 2013