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

Ways For Leaders to Supercharge Team Motivation Levels

While motivation is often regarded as an intrinsic attribute, there are some very real ways that leaders can influence the extrinsic factors that elevate engagement levels. And this is the moment to implement them. Studies throughout 2024/25 show declining employee...
Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Insights Leadership Learning and Development Teams

How to Overcome Motivation Dips at Work

You’re having a motivation slump at work. It could be as simple and as temporary as Mondayitis or Hump Day, or as profound as considering resigning. Either way, you’re experiencing a loss of energy, focus, and desire to do your...
Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Culture Insights Leadership

Activating our Presence – the greatest challenge for today’s leaders

If someone asked you to “make time” for something at work, how would you react? I’m guessing you might feel a tightening in your chest, or your head may throb. Perhaps your thoughts fly to your backlog of tasks and...
Dr. Chris Rowell & Gretel Bakker & Dr. Marianne de Pierres
Insights Leadership