Joyce Marter and Jason Marotzke Join Forces

Jason Marotzke, M.Ed. and Joyce Marter, LCPC are husband and wife and met lobbying on Capitol Hill with hundreds of counseling leaders from across the country through the American Counseling Association — encouraging our representatives to support bills for mental health, school counseling, and more services for children, the poor, elderly and Veterans, as they have both done for years.

Jason and Joyce are a mission-driven power couple who work together and share a passion for education, advocacy and providing practical tools to help people heal, recover, thrive and prosper together.

USING IMPROV, POWERFUL DISCUSSION, & COMEDY FOR HIGH AUDIENCE INTERACTION

A Gifted, Talented, & Interactive Speaker: Jason Marotzke, M.Ed.

Jason Marotzke is a seasoned presenter for children, teens and adults on a variety of topics related to communication, leadership, and wellness. Jason uses humor, language, and examples that are appropriate for this age group, which increases audience engagement and results. He is highly skilled at facilitating discussion and promoting psychological safety for important discussions and learning to take place, especially around topics that are often sensitive or charged. Jason incorporates engaging activities and exercises that facilitate team interaction and powerful learning experiences into each of his presentations.

A consultant and affiliate faculty member at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Jason teaches ethics and clinically supervises master’s-level therapists-in-training. He has served as an adjunct professor for more than five masters in counseling programs over the past ten years teaching a wide variety of coursework.

A strong advocate for equity and inclusion, Jason is a Nationally Certified Human Rights Campaign l Facilitator and a member of White Men for Racial Justice.

Jason earned his Bachelor of Science at Minnesota State University at Moorhead, Master of Education from North Dakota State University, and began his Doctor of Philosophy at Capella University. He is a member of the American Counseling Association.

MEETING PLANNER ONE SHEET

CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS AND TOPICS

CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS

Jason’s professional board leadership service includes being elected as the:

Governing Council Representative of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association (2-year term)
Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association (3-year term)
- President of North Dakota Counseling Association (3-year term)
- President North Dakota School Counselor Association (3-year term)
Midwest Summit Coordinator for School Counselor Leadership

Signature Keynote Presentations

Hybrid and remote work can leave employees and teams feeling disconnected and operating in silos, decreasing collaboration, efficiency, and teamwork. Strong rapport, communication, collaboration, and positive morale are essential elements for organizational achievement and success. This engaging workshop incorporates playful and interactive exercises designed to apply impactful communication and collaboration skills derived from improv.

Through experiential learning, participants will:

Deepen their understanding of themselves and their colleagues.
Acquire valuable tools for enhancing relationship development.
Foster synergistic team dynamics.
Bond through play, laughter and a unique, shared experience.
Identify actionable collaborative practices that can be effectively integrated into their workplace environment.

Neurodivergent conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia and others influence people’s learning, communication, and work processes, posing unique challenges (and opportunities!) in the workplace. Join us for an enlightening and interactive training session where participants will delve into the concept of neurodiversity and its implications at work.

Through this session, attendees will:

Increase their understanding of neurodivergence through relatable case examples.
Discover the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce.
Explore actionable steps to become strong allies and advocates for neurodivergent individuals.
Receive information and resources on how to successfully manage neurodiversity in ourselves and others.
Cultivate a conscious, inclusive and supportive workplace culture for those who think and work differently.

When LGBTQIA+ individuals do not feel welcome or affirmed in the workplace, it impairs their mental health and wellbeing and negatively impacts the workplace through lost talent. This informative and interactive training session is designed to empower participants in creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals so we can survive and thrive together.

In the session, attendees will:

Dismantle stigma, foster openness, and learn how to cultivate inclusivity through powerful and relatable case examples.
Identify key challenges and barriers faced by transgender and gender diverse individuals within the workplace.
Master affirmative LGBTQIA+ terminology and adopting gender-neutral language practices so all feel seen, heard and valued.
Address implicit biases and microaggressions that impact LGBTQIA+ employees, vendors, clients and customers.
Recognize the pivotal role of allies and ambassadors in creating a supportive environment.
Leave with a toolkit of resources to share with others at home and work.

Bullying and sexual harassment impair employee health and wellness and are detrimental to workplaces on every level. Join us for an informative session dedicated to promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace environment.

Participants will:

Identify harassment and bullying behaviors
Understanding their impact on individuals, families, teams and organizations
Learn practical strategies to prevent and address these issues effectively
Participate in case examples and role plays to gain confidence in speaking up, empowering the bystander, and encouraging reporting to stop inappropriate behaviors
Gain actionable insights and tools to cultivate a culture of respect, fostering a safe and supportive workplace for all

Power imbalances can negatively impact relationships, group dynamics, and productivity at work. This engaging and enlightening DEI training session will help participants grasp the concept of intersectionality and how their various identities shape their experiences, as well as those with whom they interact at work. By fostering this awareness, attendees will be inspired to explore how their identities can empower them to speak up and support those facing adversity and challenges, leading to a more empowered, balanced and collaborative work culture.

By the end of the session, participants will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of intersectionality and its personal relevance. Acknowledge that their intersectional identities influence their access to resources and knowledge.
Learn about the significance of creating safe spaces for open and honest discussions.
Reflect on their own identities and assess their impact on their life experiences.
Recognize their potential to leverage their identities to assist individuals facing barriers.
Engage in discussions on utilizing their insights as Allies and Advocates.
Acquire skills to establish and maintain safe spaces within their environments.
Understand the importance of initiating courageous conversations.
Develop an action plan with SMART goals to drive meaningful progress.

The above presentation can be a half-day or full-day interactive and experiential workshop, or be broken down into three separate, shorter presentations:

1. Foster Safe Spaces: Easy Way to Empower Courageous Conversations

When people don’t feel safe at work to speak up, they shut down, leading to decreased productivity, problem solving and collaboration. This initial training session is designed to lay the groundwork for fostering open and constructive dialogues aimed at driving positive outcomes in teams and organizations. Participants will be equipped with strategies for building supportive and effective group dynamics, encompassing effective communication techniques, the use of affirming language and behavior, adopting supportive roles, providing constructive feedback in a constructive manner, enhancing active listening skills, and understanding the pivotal roles of compassion and respect in these environments.

2. Explore Your Intersectionality: Quick Methods to Understand Our Diverse Identities & Contributions

If we don’t possess self-awareness, we can inadvertently impair relationships with those we communicate with during the workday. Self-awareness is the top attribute for which top companies such as Google look for in job candidates, because it is the key to emotional intelligence and success in the workplace. This follow-up workshop delves deeper into how the complexities of our personal experiences have shaped our identities. Participants will explore historical perspectives on intersectionality, examining how individual identities are formed and their profound impacts, personally and professionally. Attendees will engage in activities to map out their intersectional identities to increase self-awareness, compassion and EQ.

3. Strengthen Allyship & Advocacy: Practical Steps to Leverage Intersectional Understanding for Workplace Success

In order to correct systemic power imbalances that harm employees’ workplace culture, we need to empower allies and advocates to support and empower others. This training session reinforces previous learning by revisiting resources and milestones achieved, and guides participants in developing practical personal and professional plans to amplify their roles as strong allies and advocates. Utilizing intersectionality identity maps, attendees will expand their repertoire of supportive strategies. Discussions will cover the significance of allies and advocates and their collective impact. Resources on common practices will be shared, alongside opportunities for creating tailored action plans. The session will also facilitate group discussions and the formation of accountability partnerships.

The unprecedented challenges of recent times—stress, uncertainty, and constant change—have profoundly impacted many of us, and our loved ones. Untreated burnout, anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders have left countless struggling to cope with demands at home and work.

Join us for an inspiring and informative presentation where you’ll gain the tools to:

Combat stigma surrounding mental health by understanding its parallel importance to physical health.
Recognize signs of common mental health conditions in yourself and others. Learn how to foster open, compassionate conversations about mental health both at home and work.
Receive a toolkit of mental health information and resources to share.
Understand how to access and facilitate care as needed, fostering healing and resilience together.

Workplace mental health challenges impact productivity and morale, demanding proactive leadership to protect employee well-being and organizational success.

This presentation equips leaders to:

Recognize mental health trends and addiction issues, identifying early warning signs.
Foster open communication and psychological safety through active listening and honest discussions.
Implement regular check-ins and performance reviews to monitor employee wellbeing.
Understand leaders’ roles in supporting employees with mental health concerns.
Be aware of legal and confidentiality issues while prioritizing employee privacy.
Cultivate empathy and support, promoting a psychologically safe work environment.

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, individuals are confronted with persistent stressors and unpredictable challenges that erode mental resilience and lead to burnout.

In this refreshing and inspiring presentation, attendees will:

Learn that daily mental fitness practices can move us along the mental health continuum from struggling or surviving to thriving.
Understand the tremendous benefits of simple mindfulness practices and learn easy techniques they can start using right away.
Receive innovative tools to assess and improve their self-care practices and support systems.
Create a plan to take actionable steps for improved mental wellness and establish systems of accountability.
Leave with a toolkit of mental fitness exercises and mental health resources.

By embracing these practical strategies for mental resilience, attendees will break free from the grip of chronic stress, strengthen their capacity to cope with challenges, and be more successful at home and work.

Rapid AI advancements exacerbate burnout and overwhelm among employees, negatively impacting morale and productivity. Employees face increased stress and anxiety due to the uncertainty of adapting to new technologies and uncertainty as to how their positions will be changed or even eliminated.

In this proactive, supportive and empowering presentation, attendees will learn how to:

Practice acceptance that change is a normal part of growth and development.
Adopt a growth mindset to cultivate resilience..
Detach from expectation, outcome & that which we can’t control.
Empower ourselves to identify and embrace what is within our control.
Learn stress & anxiety reduction techniques to successfully navigate change.
Mindfulness Strategies Including Adopting a Growth Mindset & Cultivating Health.
Access Support for Positive Mental Health & Career Success.

By proactively preparing employees for AI-induced changes and supporting their mental well-being, organizations foster a resilient and high-performing workforce capable of thriving in the face of technological advancements.

In today’s fast-paced work environments, mindfulness emerges as a crucial tool for fostering resilience, enhancing emotional intelligence, and promoting overall well-being. This presentation aims to equip participants with practical strategies and resources to integrate mindfulness into their daily work routines, ultimately creating a more productive and harmonious workplace culture.

Participants will be inspired and equipped to:

Develop Healthy Detachment:Learn techniques to cultivate healthy detachment from stressors and challenges, promoting a balanced approach to work-life integration.
Become a Single Tasker to Recover from the Disease of Being Busy: Learn strategies to chunk related tasks, silence notifications, and set healthy boundaries to increase productivity and reduce stress, errors, accidents and injury in the workplace.
Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Explore how mindfulness practices can strengthen self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy, fostering better interpersonal relationships and decision-making.
Utilize Mindfulness Resources: Gain access to practical resources and tools for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, including guided meditations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

Participants will participate in an invigorating guided meditation and leave empowered to create a workplace environment that values mindfulness, emotional resilience, and holistic well-being, ultimately contributing to improved focus, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

Without emotional intelligence and psychological safety, workplace dynamics suffer. Organizations can address this challenge by creating compassionate workspaces where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to thrive. By fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity, organizations can strengthen team cohesion and collaboration. Prioritizing emotional intelligence and psychological safety cultivates a culture of compassion and success.

Through this inspiring and informative presentation, participants will:

Foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity, promoting team cohesion.
Implement diversity initiatives and team-building activities.
Support employees in addressing diversity challenges.
Establish trust and openness, encouraging open communication.
Address conflicts constructively, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.
Develop emotional intelligence through mindfulness and resilience practices.
Receive resources for ongoing support and development.

Presentation Formats Include:

Keynote Address

Breakout Session

Corporate Training

Emcee

School Presentation

Workshop

Fundraiser Talk

Executive Retreat

Webinar

University Talk

Panel Discussion

Continuing Education

(CEs available)

General Speaker Topics:

Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Mental Health

Burnout

Psychological Safety

Healthy Workplace Culture

Resilience

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Parenting

Leadership

LGBTQIA+ Awareness in the Workplace

Work-Life Harmony

Intersectionality

Motivational

Contact Jason Today for Your Next Speaking Event

You can inquire about Jason’s speaking services through the form below.

General Information

All presentations can be conducted virtually or in person.
Presentations can be altered to fit the specific needs of your audience, including combining 2-3 presentations or creating a unique presentation upon request. Presentation lengths are flexible and can be adapted from one hour to a full day of training, depending on your needs.
All presentations include a customized, dedicated landing page with downloadable copies of the slides, handouts, articles, and resources so attendees leave with a toolbox of new knowledge and skills.
Hybrid presentations and recordings of presentations are welcome.
Virtual presentations use features such as polls, chat, breakout rooms, and Q&A to increase engagement and interaction.
Joyce Marter Enterprises, Inc., the employer of Jason, is a registered entity with Sam.gov: Unique Entity ID: SAGEB5C2LD83 CAGE Code: 9FQF8.
All presentations can also be geared towards behavioral health professionals, including learning objectives (NBCC CEs may be available).
Additional CE presentations for behavioral health audiences available upon request. Additional presentation topics, formats and categories offered through Joyce Marter Enterprises, Inc. by Joyce Marter.

Pricing

Pricing depends on multiple factors including whether your organization is for-profit or non-profit. In-person presentations include a speaker fee plus hotel and travel expenses. Virtual presentations are more cost-effective.
Discounted packages are available for multiple presentations. For example, many companies book a keynote presentation for their annual conference and 2-3 additional webinar presentations throughout the year. Presentations by Joyce Marter may also be included in these packages.
Speaker fees may be adjusted when Jason’s wife Joyce Marter’s award-winning book, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, is purchased for attendees (hardcover or Kindle).

OVER 20+ YEARS’ OF SPEAKING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Jason Marotzke, Keynote Speaker

Providing 25+ breakout sessions for state and regional counseling conferences on a very wide range of topics from Tech Tools in Counseling to the HRC’s Welcoming Schools programming for inclusivity in schools, Jason Marotzke has given two keynotes and a 1/2 day workshop for state counseling conferences including his popular presentation on “The Use of Improv” in counseling, which is very fun and interactive. For corporate and counseling audiences, he’s provided extensive training on intersectionality, LGBTQIA+ awareness, and how to talk about race and culture in counseling and in the workplace.

Jason’s been trained by the Human Rights Campaign and has been an educator all his career, a school counselor for 15 years and an adjunct professor for 15 years as well.

Jason’s presentation strengths are that he is engaging, humorous, and highly skilled at facilitating discussion and interaction. He’s really great at promoting psychological safety for important discussions and learning to take place, especially around topics that are often sensitive or charged.

Jason Marotzke and Joyce Marter at NSA — Jason Marotzke and Joyce Marter at the National Speakers Association.

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association, (2004-Present)
Illinois Counselor Association, (2006-Present)

Awards and Recognition

2017 – Glen Dolan Award for Counseling Leadership and the Expansion of Counseling Throughout the State of North Dakota
2003 – Fulbright Memorial Fund Recipient-Guest of the Japanese government for 3 weeks learning about the educational system and culture of Japan

Certifications

ASCA Legal and Ethical Specialist for the American School Counseling Association
Certified Facilitator for HRC Welcoming School

Professional Board Leadership Service

American Counseling Association Midwest Region –Governing Council Representative (July 2019 – July 2022)
American Counseling Association Midwest Region – Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past Chair (July 2014 – June 2017)
North Dakota Counseling Association Board – Executive Board (July 2013 – June 2017)
North Dakota School Counselor Association Board –Director (July 2008 – July 2009), Executive Board (July 2009 – July 2013)
Midwest Summit for School Counseling Leadership – Coordinator/Facilitator (2013-2015)

A dynamic Duo – Joyce Marter and Jason Marotzke

A Bigger Bang for Your Buck!

Book a Dynamic Duo for Your Next Event!

Jason Marotzke and Joyce Marter work as a couple and offer discounts on packages of presentations and travel together which brings down costs. They are also available to attend receptions, dinners, and parties during your event to elevate the experience for your attendees! Jason is also a professional photographer and videographer who can capture your events.

General Presentation Information:

All presentations can be conducted virtually or in person.
Presentations can be altered to fit the specific needs of your audience, including combining 2-3 presentations.
Presentations are flexible and can be adapted from one hour to six hours, depending on your needs.
All presentations include a unique, dedicated landing page with downloadable copies of the slides, handouts, articles, and resources so attendees leave with a toolbox of new knowledge and skills.
Hybrid presentations and recordings are welcome.

Sample Speaking Organizations

Jason Marotzke’s Testimonials

Jason is an outstanding advocate for clinicians. I attended his breakout sessions at counseling conferences. I’ve experienced how engaging, passionate and poignant he can be on mental health issues. However, he brings humor and honesty to his presentation style. Jason’s expertise spans many different topics. His Improv training really aids his interaction with his attendees, as well. The 15 years spent as a school counselor and adjunct professor also helps Jason drive home any difficult topic in a straightforward manner. Strongly recommend!

Jennifer Froemel, LCPC

CEO/Founder Innovative Counseling Partners, LLC

Jason is an outstanding educator and presenter. Having attended his breakout sessions and keynotes at counseling conferences, I’ve witnessed his engaging and humorous style. From Tech Tools to HRC’s Welcoming Schools, Jason’s expertise spans diverse topics. His unique approach, like the interactive “The Use of Improv in Counseling,” makes learning enjoyable. Trained by the Human Rights Campaign, Jason excels in corporate and counseling trainings on intersectionality, LGBTQIA+ awareness, and discussions on race and culture. With 15 years as a school counselor and adjunct professor, he brings invaluable experience to education. Highly recommend!

Amy Mooney PhD

Ames & Des Moines Therapy & Consulting CEO | Chair Midwest Region American Counseling Association | Iowa Commissioner Counseling Compact | Speaker | Professor

“The trainings Jason conducted were awesome! I enjoyed sitting in on them. I definitely felt they were very informative and age-appropriate. We did get a lot of engagement from the group which is always a good sign! Thank you! I look forward to working with you again in the near future.”

(After providing an anti-harassment training for 18-27 year-old employees work in Parks & Recreation).