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About the Author

Renée Marino is a professional communication coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021!” She was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi’s first-ever virtual “World Summit” and has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages, including Dean Graziosi’s podcast The Dean Graziosi Show. Renée helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with ol’ school simplicity. She also uses her well-rounded experience of communicating through various mediums to train companies, organizations, schools, and universities in strengthening their communication skills. Renée can be seen as the female lead, Mary Delgado, in the film Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood. She has been featured in People.com’s “Ones to Watch,” Variety, and The Huffington Post, which stated: “The Broadway star—who is basically Tina Fey’s celebrity doppelganger— is a scene-stealer, spouting swears and put-downs with aplomb. ‘Jersey Boys’ pops whenever she’s onscreen.” Renée wrote and performed her solo show, I Am Me, Because of Three, to sold-out venues in NYC and LA and received rave reviews. Her Broadway credits include Pretty Woman: The Musical (dance captain/assistant to the choreographer/ensemble), West Side Story (Rosalia), Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Chaplin, and Wonderland (ensemble). She has toured North America with Cats, Disney’s High School Musical, and Jersey Boys. Her television credits include Regina on Fox’s Weird Loners and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As a coach, keynote speaker, and longtime performer, Renée Marino has inspired people worldwide with her energy, relatability, and authentic spirit.

Reviews

“Most people don’t consider themselves good communicators. However, it’s a fact that deliberate, confident, and results-driven communication is the cornerstone to a successful business, meaningful relationships, and an abundant life. Renée has made it her obsession to help everyday people master communication with simple processes and tools. If you strive for higher purpose or success, then learning these principles is a must.”— Dean Graziosi, Multiple New York Times Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Top Business Strategist
“Renée was the dance captain on the Broadway musical I was working on back in 2017. No, I wasn’t dancing—I was the songwriter—but watching her take on the music and invigorate and inspire the entire cast was a treat. I’m sure you’ll find these same attributes in her book…and without a step out of place.”— Bryan Adams, Songwriter
"Technology is ever-changing. Human connection is not. This book is a beautiful guide in bridging the gap between technology and human connection when it comes to our communication skills."— Dhomonique Murphy, 3x Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Founder of Mediamasterynow.com and TheRightMethod.com
“There is nothing more powerful than being able to make a complicated topic simple and easy to understand. Renée Marino has made one of the most difficult parts of our life—communication—simple. Her tools and strategies are packed with value in helping us make stronger connections in our businesses and in our individual relationships.”— Russell Brunson, Co-Founder of ClickFunnels

“The internet has taken away our ability to feel for each other, to touch, to be human again. All the credentials in the world mean nothing if you can’t communicate. Renée Marino has brilliantly merged the two worlds of the internet and human contact and how they can help you on the road to success. Her book should be required reading for anyone with a dream.” — Chazz Palminteri, Actor, Writer, and Director
"Becoming a Master Communicator is the answer to a question our world is asking right now: How do we use digital technology to keep us connected in our business and personal lives without diminishing our humanity? Through these pages, Renée Marino clearly and lovingly shows us the way!” — Stuart K Robinson, Entertainment CEO, Motivational Speaker, Author

“If you’ve ever struggled with communication or dreamt of being a confident communicator, this is the book for you. Through Renée’s powerful stories to the tactical information that you can apply today, this book walks you through mastering communication and infusing your gifts into the way you show up in the world, allowing you to make a bigger impact. From honing in on your go-to style of communication to understanding the role technology plays in the way we show up, this book will guide you through the information in an entertaining and enlightening way.” — Jenna Kutcher, Host of The Goal Digger Podcast
“Renée Marino has cracked the code on one of the biggest challenges facing us today—tech versus touch. With humor and with candor, she illustrates how easy it is to sacrifice our relationships with ourselves and with others, as traditional communication skills are sacrificed by modern conveniences. Her simple (but effective) strategies for living intentionally offer practical choices to restore balance, lean into authenticity, and live a life fully expressed.”— Bari Baumgardner, Founder of SAGE Event Management
“If you are looking for simple and easy-to-implement practices to improve your communication, this is the book for you. Renée Marino is the master at delivering strategies you can implement immediately to improve both your business and personal relationships. Thank you, Renée!”— Pat Quinn, Founder of Storylinq.com
“Renée is someone who lights up every room she walks into with her infectious energy. She motivates and inspires people everywhere she goes with her positivity and zest for life. I’ve always thought if you could bottle her energy and passion, everyone would be lining up to get it, and now you can in this book. I am so excited for you to be inspired by this wonderful woman!”— Samantha Barks, Star of Stage and Screen
“Words matter! Using our ability to communicate, to find common ground with anyone, anytime, anywhere is the key to a successful life and business. Renée’s book holds the answer to this incredible skill. I can’t imagine a more powerful tool to take our communication, our leadership, and our influence to the next level!”— Otilia Kiss, Results Coach and Business Trainer
“Renée Marino is the queen of breakthrough communication! Her techniques are exactly what is needed to create balance with technology…to use it for good, while empowering your personal and work relationships. Be prepared for the entertaining stories in this book that will serve as a mirror and motivation toward creating authentic connections where they count in your daily life.” — Christine Gail, Best-Selling Author of Unleash Your Rising, Story Breakthrough Leadership Strategist, and Book Publishing Coach
“In Becoming a Master Communicator, Renée Marino shows us not only how to communicate well, but when to use or not use technology for communication, and how to learn to speak up for ourselves without fearing confrontation. Filled with personal stories and examples, including how she landed the lead female role in the film Jersey Boys, this book is chock-full of humor, insight, and ultimately personal freedom from the things keeping you from living your best life. Don’t miss this rare treat that you will want to revisit again and again as you become a master communicator.” — Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and Award-Winning Author of Narrow Lives and When Teddy Came to Town
“How we communicate with others is crucial to the quality of our lives. Most of us have become too reliant on texts and emails rather than the good old-fashioned way of picking up the phone or speaking to someone face-to-face. Renée Marino is on a mission to create awareness of the importance of the way we communicate with each other and provides us with practical lessons on how to effectively do just that. She merges today’s technology with ‘Ol’ School Simplicity’ and shares practical lessons on getting your message across to others in a clear and direct way. This book will inspire you to show up as your most authentic self, encourage you to express your truth fearlessly, and prod you to let go of perfection by taking ‘imperfect action.’ It’s a book about communication, but it is also packed with life lessons to empower and enrich your life!” — Gloria Carpenter, Professional Singer and Author of Power Up Your Dreams! Moving From Self-Defeat to Self-Belief
“I loved this book because it is Renée’s authentic self speaking to you and me! Renée’s passion for helping people see the importance in making that human connection in our communications is on every page. Drawing on her own personal experiences, including her professional life as an actress, she uses it all to relate to our struggles around communication with today’s technology as only she can. I am so grateful for how she challenges and encourages people to step up their communication, to get back to connecting with one another, and gives permission to take imperfect action to do it!”— Jason Blount, Breakthrough Coach
“Becoming a Master Communicator will show you how to improve the way you connect, be more authentic, have more influence, stay open, be concise, and be clear! If you are like me and want to get back to reclaiming and rebuilding your confidence, have more fulfilling relationships, and create more success and effectiveness in your career, this is the right book at the right time! Renée helps you become a master communicator in ways that are not only inspiring, fun, and to the point, but fully engaging too. In such a short time with Renée as my coach, I was able to transform my confidence, skills, and effectiveness as a master communicator by taking constant imperfect action. This book arms you with everything you need to learn to use technology without being overdependent on it. You will improve and become a better communicator!”— Lorraine Thomson, Author and Life and Entrepreneur Coach
“Renée has a great understanding of how communication works, and she can show you how to use communication to improve your life and achieve your goals instead of letting poor communication disrupt them.” — Stephen Murray, Business Consultant
“Don’t hesitate; buy the book! Everyone can benefit from this book! It gives a straight-to-the-point explanation and examples of how technology has caused pain points in our human interactions and communication, but more importantly, Renée showcases the positives and the gifts that technology provides, and solutions for how to mitigate the gaps and issues technology is causing. The Reflections Sections are great and really allow us to take accountability and responsibility in making a positive change and creating positive impact. It is an easy and fun read that makes you feel like you are sitting on the couch talking with Renée. This is a book I would highly recommend!” — Jana Swenson, International Speaker, Mindset Coach, and Breakthrough Expert