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Scott “Q” Marcus has lost 2,327 pounds – IF you add up all the weight he has lost (and regained) since childhood.
From that beginning, and a background in media, Scott became a THINspirational speaker and now addressed audiences across the country on how to change their attitudes to increase productivity and morale - especially during trying times. He believes we each know how to make permanent long-term change; we just don’t do it. Why? The “wrinkled child” within us doesn’t want to! So, instead of focusing on the "Why," he focuses on the "How." His playful, humorous, highly interactive, and inspirational presentations deal with the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that lead to painful unproductive behaviors. Although he weaves his personal weight loss story throughout his keynotes and workshops, they are not specifically about weight loss per se, but about changing one's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in order to lead a happier and healthier life. Whether speaking with a small conference of managers on how to overcome procrastination among the staff or a thousand people at a wellness convention on how to finally drop the weight they've been carrying "forever," he is k
In addition to speaking, Scott has a weekly syndicated column that began in 2004, “Striving for Imprefection,” and he produces motivational cruises and retreats. He is the past president of the Northern California chapter of the national Speakers Association, and the author of three books, as well as the publisher and founder of the motivational magazine, "Two Words: Hope, Inspiration, and Change from a Simple Phrase."
Prior to his speaking and writing career, he had a three-decade career in the media as a DJ, talk
He does remind his audiences that in order to get the most out of his presentations, they need to put their left-brain on hold, and — although part of what he does is help people lose weight — he is not a “food cop.” He they you do not monitor what he eats and he will not watch them – however he might be willing to consult with you in exchange for French fries or chocolate.
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In 1993, on his 39th birthday, after suffering from chest pains, backaches, financial ruin, and a failing marriage, he decided – one more time – to take control of his life and lost 70 pounds over the next 364 days, which he has maintained (most of the time) to this date. 
nown for lively, playful presentations and has is described as a cross between “business 101, group therapy, and a southern revival.” 
show host, Music Director, Program Director, Operations Director and later: sales manager, station manager, and general manager of various radio and TV stations. After leaving the media, he became an independent representative for an advertising agency and won two national Telly awards for TV campaigns he helped devise. When hired to speak, he is able to bring this extensive marketing background to bear to help increase attendance and make the gathering more productive for all.
