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About Maria
Maria Matarelli is a serial entrepreneur, consultant to the Fortune 100, and an international best selling author. Maria and her team consult businesses to reach breakthrough results by applying Agile methodologies from startups reaching Multi-Million dollar valuations to streamlining Millions in cost savings for Billion dollar organizations. Maria is the Founder and CEO of Formula Ink, a global consultancy, and co-founder of the Agile Marketing Academy and Personal Agility Institute.
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"Maria is inspirational and offers solid techniques and take aways when she speaks." - Tomasz Grochowski, Poland
Global Keynote Speaker
Maria travels the world speaking to corporate audiences and at entrepreneur events on methodologies that increase efficiencies and productivity as well as giving Keynote presentations at leadership conferences and inspiring women's events.
Maria speaks at around 50 conferences and companies in more than 30 cities across more than 10 different countries per year and has been a professional speaker for more than 10 years.
Maria is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, has written for Inc Magazine for their Agile Insights Column, and has been featured in Forbes.
"Maria has great expertise and delivery style and I would certainly recommend her when it comes to Keynote Speaking, Trainings and Workshops." - Shantanu Bhamare, India
Clients
Maria has delivered presentations for Corporations including:
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IBM
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Microsoft
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Bank of America
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Walt Disney
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Eli Lilly
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and more...
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And professional organizations such as:
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
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Women Working in Technology (WWIT)
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Agile Alliance
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Scrum Alliance
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and more…
"With a presentation style that is almost as dynamic as her personality, Maria soon had the entire audience engaged." - Beheram Kasad, Iowa, USA
Testimonials
“We had the great pleasure to invite Maria Matarelli as Keynote Speaker for our 6th Project Management Congress in Panama, her very own style, great knowledge and expertise were key factors in sharing with us everything about “Leadership Agility”, she captured her audience attention leaving them eager to continue learning more about this topic. Maria has a very special talent to inspire others, she captured the attendees attention by closing the Agile workshop with the Harlem Shake routine making everyone to really enjoy the event. Maria Thanks!!”
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– Robin Arjona, President, Project Management Institute, Panama Chapter
"Maria shared specific takeaways and techniques that audience members could immediately apply to their lives and their jobs." - Kirsten Smith, Indiana, USA
Speaking Sample
Maria’s speaking style is dynamic, authentic, and deeply engaging. She blends powerful storytelling with practical insights, drawing from her global consulting experience to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. Known for her high energy and real-world relatability, Maria brings a fresh perspective that inspires action. Her ability to simplify complex concepts while maintaining depth makes her a sought-after speaker for leaders, teams, and organizations looking to elevate performance and embrace meaningful change.
See a speaking sample here as Maria gives an inspirational Keynote presentation on "Figuring out the Work/ Life Puzzle" and talks about the importance of enjoying the journey.
"Maria is a multi-talented speaker and leader who has the ability to help people contribute and grow in their abilities. Her style is engaging, interactive and fun." - Mark Swiderski, Wisconsin, USA
Event MC and Host
Maria has hosted several events as the event MC both in person and virtuallyincluding the World Agility Forum held in Lisbon, Portugal each year alongside the eXperience Agile annual event. Maria has also hosted a globally attended virtual summit series, The Agile Heroes Summit, where she interviewed leading experts from around the world.
"Maria's delivery style was engaging, she is well-spoken and able to relate. She also has an appealing sense of humor." - Peter Owoade, Canada
Workshops & Training
Maria is an experienced facilitator and trainer, known for leading high-impact workshops that drive measurable results. She designs and delivers interactive sessions that engage teams, improve communication, and foster alignment with business goals. Whether working with executive leadership or cross-functional teams, Maria tailors each training to address real-world challenges, streamlining processes, building collaboration, and accelerating organizational agility. Maria has worked with Fortune 100 companies across the globe over the last 15 years.
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MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Maria Matarelli
Maria is also an International Best Selling Author of the book “Workaholic? A 12-Step Guide to Having a Life and Getting Things Done” and is co-author of several other books. Maria’s most recent book “Personal Agility: Unlocking Purpose, Alignment and Transformation” was launched on Amazon, published through the Business Agility Institute.
Experience & Expertise
15+
Years of Industry Experience
700+
Trainings Completed
7500+
Certified Students Worldwide