Dr. Marianne de Pierres

Content Creator

“Through my work at Performance Frontiers, I hope to see the ripple effect of well-written content take shape in our clients’ communities.”

Marianne is Performance Frontiers’ content specialist. She is passionate about learning and development and its intersection with creative and bold thinking. Whether writing novels, articles, business case studies, Marianne writes to resonate.

Marianne translates our experiential learning and development programs into powerful online and published content. She also leads our constant drive to remain as pioneers in the leadership and organisational studies space, keeping in touch with the latest trends in adult learning, leadership and neuroscience. Through her work at Performance Frontiers, she hopes to see the ripple effect of well-written content, backed by robust research, take shape in our clients’ communities.

A veritable Renaissance Woman, Marianne’s body of work defies strict categorisation. She is a prolific author and novelist, writing award-winning fiction for adults, young adults and children across genres and formats. In particular, she is drawn to science fiction and fantasy – where she imagines new worlds and conjures possible futures. She has consulted as a futurist and future scenario writer with various businesses to influence social and cultural change.

Expertise

  • Content writing - all formats/genres, fiction and non-fiction
  • Copy editing
  • Storytelling
  • Research
  • Writing education
  • Futurism and future scenario writing
  • Learning design
  • Public speaking
  • Facilitation

Qualifications

University of Queensland

Doctor of Philosophy - Creative Writing

University of Queensland

Grad Certificate Arts - Writing, Editing and Publishing

Curtin University

Bachelor of Arts - Film and TV, Literature

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Articles by Dr. Marianne de Pierres

Bringing More Joy to Work

“The first pillar of joy… the first pillar of truth… and the first pillar of justice… is perspective.” The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu A flutter of excitement in your chest. Warmth trickling into your stomach....
Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Culture Insights

Social contracts: practice partnering at speed

Leadership Primer: Social contracts: practice partnering at speed Social contracts are a useful tool for building high performing teams. But in today’s workplace, where we are required to partner across teams, in complex ecosystems, we often don’t get the time...
Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Insights Primers

Resilience: remaking ourselves under pressure

Leadership Primer: Resilience: remaking ourselves under pressure Resilience is a fundamental quality that defines humanity. But more than ever before, we are being called on to dip into our reserves and bounce back. In this leadership primer, we look at...
Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Insights Primers Resilience