Marsha Kerr Talley
Education & Leadership Consultant • Trainer • Facilitator • Speaker

I turn learning into action.

I help organisations, educators and families move from uncertainty to practical action through training, consultancy, special education support and speaking.

More than 20 years across education, leadership and adult learning shape how I work: understand the people, understand the environment, then build something useful.
20+ Years International professional experience
USA • UK • Jamaica Cross-cultural perspective and delivery
Consultant • Facilitator Custom learning and strategic support
Author • Speaker Ideas translated into memorable experiences
Ways to work with me

Four clear ways I can help.

You do not need to fit yourself into a programme. Start with what you need, and we will shape the right support around it.

01

Training & Development

Practical, participatory learning for organisations, schools, agencies, universities, NGOs and community programmes.

  • Leadership, culture, behaviour and wellbeing
  • AI, digital skills and innovation
  • Entrepreneurship and professional development
Specialist training: Airbnb Host Training → Discuss Training
02

Education & Special Education

Experienced support for the people navigating learning, behaviour, inclusion and special education.

  • Educator and school support
  • Behaviour, engagement and learning environments
  • Private guidance for parents and caregivers
Explore Parent Support
03

Consultancy & Strategy

Focused expertise when you need clarity, a second set of eyes or a practical route from an idea or challenge to action.

  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Programme, offer and digital direction
  • One-to-one or small-team advisory support
Request Consultancy
04

Speaking & Facilitation

Thoughtful, engaging experiences for conferences, panels, professional learning, retreats and special events.

  • Keynotes and featured talks
  • Panels and facilitated conversations
  • Interactive audience experiences
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Selected Work & Experience

Experience across classrooms, organisations and communities.

My work has crossed the USA, UK and Jamaica—from education and adult learning to organisational training and community programmes.

Social Development Commission

Youth Digital Creators Workshop

St. Ann, Jamaica

Nottingham Trent University

Speaking Engagement

United Kingdom

Chesterfield College

Adult Learning & Course Delivery

United Kingdom

MacArthur High School

Education, Leadership & Facilitation

Texas, USA

Social Development Commission Youth Digital Creators Summer Workshop
Featured Work

Youth Digital Creators Summer Workshop

A two-day hands-on programme for the Social Development Commission in St. Ann, where participants used AI, Canva, website creation and digital entrepreneurship tools to create, solve problems and explore practical opportunities.

“Awesome. Teacher was engaging and fun.”
“I am really grateful for this experience learning about the different ways on using Canva, creating websites and to properly use AI.”
“It was enjoyable.”
“Very informative session. Learned a lot.”
Marsha Kerr Talley providing individual support
You know your child.I help you make sense of the system around them.
For parents & caregivers

Special education can feel overwhelming. You do not have to figure out every next step alone.

If you are trying to understand what your child needs, what the school is offering, what questions to ask or how to advocate more confidently, I offer private, practical guidance.

Understand What Is HappeningMake sense of learning, behaviour, accommodations, services and the support being discussed.
Prepare for School ConversationsClarify your concerns, organise your questions and go into meetings better prepared.
Decide What Comes NextWork through your options and identify practical next steps for your child and family.
Request a Parent Consultation
Client & participant feedback

Engaging is good. Useful is better.

I want people to leave a session with more than a positive impression. They should leave knowing more, seeing new possibilities and feeling able to do something with what they learned.

“Marsha doesn’t just talk about emotional wellness, she embodies it. She challenges you with love, listens with presence, and holds you accountable with grace.”
Deirdre LaBassiere — Governance Strategist & Keynote Speaker
“Working with Marsha was truly empowering and fun. I gained deeper self-awareness, practical strategies and confidence.”
Doris Walsh — Leadership Coach
“Marsha Talley is an outstanding speaker. Her presentation was both insightful and engaging.”
Melissa Achogbuo — Broadcast Journalist & Presenter
“Marsha delivered a compelling keynote presentation and inspired the audience through insightful discussions.”
Clive Foster MBE — TEDx Speaker & Commissioner
“The Airbnb hosting meeting with Marsha was very informative and useful about the dos and don’ts of hosting on Airbnb — only thing it was too short.”
Anthony and Sandra — Airbnb Hosting Training
★★★★★
“The training was really well done. Marsha was engaging, and I learned a lot about how to improve my Airbnb.”
Participant feedback — Airbnb Hosting Training
★★★★★
People-centred performance

High performance should not require people to break themselves.

Burnout prevention remains part of my work, with the bigger picture in mind: what helps people learn, contribute, perform and stay engaged over time?

I help organisations think about the workplace conditions that affect performance, including leadership style, culture, communication, workload and whether people feel supported.

Discuss Leadership & Culture Support
Leadership Helping leaders create clarity, trust and healthier conditions for performance.
Culture Looking beyond symptoms to the environment shaping behaviour and engagement.
Wellbeing Preventive support that strengthens people without lowering expectations.
Retention Creating conditions that make it more possible for good people to stay and thrive.
Speaking & facilitation

Presence matters.

I do not just speak at audiences. I create an experience in the room.

Whether I am facilitating a workshop, leading a professional conversation or speaking from a stage, my work is relatable and shaped by real-world experience.

I want people to be fully engaged in the process instead of simply receiving information passively.

Marsha Kerr Talley speaking at an event
Warmth. Vibrancy. Substance. I bring all three into the room.
Brand & Creative Collaborations

Work with me beyond the training room.

I also collaborate with brands across fashion, lifestyle, home, travel and everyday living through product features, content and authentic brand partnerships.

Signature framework

Turning Pain Into Possibilities™

My signature framework connects personal experience, preventive wellbeing, leadership and the environments people work within. It reflects a simple principle: people are not problems to manage. They are people whose growth, dignity, wellbeing and contribution deserve serious attention.

Explore the Framework
Start with what you need

Ready to work through what comes next?

Whether you are planning training, facing a leadership or people challenge, building an idea, or seeking special education support for your child, we can start with a focused conversation about what you need.