Most corporate leaders know to avoid classic filler words like “um” and “uh”. But a subtler verbal tic is quietly eroding executive presence in boardroom briefings, keynote speeches and investor...

Simon Mariner
Partner
Experience: 15+ years
Types of assignments: Leadership communication development
Leadership levels: Chairs, non-executive directors, CEOs, C-Suite executives
Types of organisations: All sectors
Simon is a Partner with Sterling Black. Simon works with chairs, CEOs and senior executive teams in business and government to improve their ability to inspire and engage their organisation. Simon has over 15 years of experience turning leaders into inspirational speakers specialising in leadership communication. Simon’s focus is on helping leaders to authentically engage, inspire and influence using archetypal storytelling, executive presence and personal impact.
He was the managing partner of the Black Isle Group, working with Australian clients since 1994.
An accomplished board director, business strategist and coach, Simon is also adjunct faculty for one of the premier business schools in Australia. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Management (UWA), a BSc is Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Southampton University, is AFMA accredited and holds a diploma in Financial Services.
Articles by Simon
In the corporate world, ineffective meetings have become a costly norm. While meetings are meant to drive collaboration and decision-making, 72% of them are ineffective, preventing leaders and teams...
