Marsha Lake

With over four decades of business success, Marsha Lake has proven to be an 'achiever' in the Secretarial and Administrative industry.

As the founder of Marsha Lake Secretarial Services (MLSS), she has led one of Australia's most trusted virtual administration businesses since 1982, long before 'working from home' became the norm.

Known for her perfectionism, professionalism and perseverance, Marsha brings a wealth of knowledge and stories drawn from real-world experiences. From managing executive-level offices to training sub-contractors, organising client workflows, time management specialist, collaborating across industries, communicating effectively with her clients and business associates - she has done it, with style and heart.

AUTHOR AND MEDIA VOICE

Marsha is a multi-time International No 1 Best-Selling Author whose words have uplifted and empowered readers across the globe.

As a featured voice in three powerful editions of the Voices of the 21st Century series:

Women Empowered through Passion and Purpose

Wise Women Bringing Light to the World

Unstoppable Women Staying Strong

Marsha delivers deeply personal messages on perseverance, lasting success and flourishing in the face of loss.

With four decades of experience, Marsha offers readers a blend of strength, grace, and real-life insight. Marsha's work continues to inspire women to move forward with courage, purpose and a renewed sense of possibility.

SPEAKER AND MENTOR:

With over 40 years of experience in the administrative field, Marsha is a confident and engaging speaker. She has spoken at: business networking events, fundraisers, regularly hosts Zoom sessions with clients and businesswomen from all industries and around the world, personal face-to-face and telephone calls with clients.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

1. Visual Presentations and Reports - for business success and professionalism.
2. Evolution of Secretarial Services; from typewriter, computers - to virtual offices.
3. Time Management, organising systems and meeting deadlines.
4. Mentoring business owners to stay productive and professional - with passion, perseverance and tenacity.
5. Building a trusted business which is home-based - tips on the advantages and disadvantages..
6. Gaining trust and friendships from clients - with a natural, honest, down-to-earth, hardworking, confidential and professional approach.
7. How to Obtain clients / Talking to Prospective Clients.
8. Grief and Flourishing in the Face of Loss.

Her insights have been featured across podcasts, video interviews, magazines and collaborative platforms including:

• WSA-TV and the Women Speakers Association spotlight.

• Individual Guest Zoom and Podcast interviews with Women Speakers Association and fellow co-authors and media hosts on numerous occasions.

• Combined Guest Zoom and Podcast interviews with fellow co-authors.

• Featured in Auspreneur Magazine sharing expert tips for entrepreneurs.

• Personal 25 minute Podcast, together with fellow co-author discussing "Navigating Life's Rapids'.

• Three 30 second video promotions for Women Speakers Association in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

• Ongoing personal promotion in network groups, business and individual meetings (coffee catch-ups, telephone conversations) over four decades.

• Social Media posts to encourage and educate like-minded business owners with mentorship.

• Networking continually where clients, business colleagues, family and friends contact Marsha for her advice, with her diverse list of companies and individuals who she personally and generously recommends to them.

• Collaboration with other companies and individuals; whose areas of expertise 'compliment' her business, to assist Marsha's clients.

• Continual TV, personal and combined interviews, podcasts and social media posts.

• 2025: Podcast Interview with Australian Speakers Association.

• 2026: Face-to-face personal interview, discussing business journey, how it started and what has been achieved over the years.

• 2026: Author Talk planned for August, Willoughby Library.

SPEAKER AND MENTOR

With over 40 years of experience in the administrative field, Marsha is a confident and engaging speaker. She has spoken at:

• business networking events

• personal one-on-one interview with Business Coach, to discuss business journey, how it started and what has been achieved.

• Author Talk (August 2026) at Willoughby Library, talking to members about business journey for one (1) hour session and interactive questions from attendees.

• fundraisers

• regularly hosts Zoom sessions with clients and businesswomen from all industries and around the world

• personal face-to-face and telephone calls with clients.

HER SPEAKING TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Visual presentations and reports for business success and professionalism.

• The evolution of secretarial services, from typewriter - to computers - to virtual offices.

• Time management, organising systems and meeting deadlines.

• Mentoring business owners to stay productive and professional - even when overwhelmed.

• Building a trusted business which is home based: tips on the advantages and disadvantages.

• Working with clients in every industry, with similarities e.g. administration.

• Gaining trust and friendships from clients with a natural, honest, down-to-earth, hardworking, confidential and professional approach.

• Reviews / recommendations Marsha has received and examples of the diverse clients she works with.

• Passion, perserverence and tenacity - guiding and mentoring how you can continue to stay in business for four decades.

• Grief and Flourishing in the Face of Loss: Personal insight and tips.

Marsha is currently booking guest podcast appearances, video interviews and speaking engagements for 2025 in Australia and she is very keen to continue with her speaking engagements globally.

Marsha is very passionate about sharing her vast experience with entrepreneurial women and men, business networking groups and professionals, who are looking for 'keeping it simple (KIS principle)' systems and mentorship in their business and private lives.

If you are looking for a down-to-earth, dynamic, exceptional and experienced speaker, Marsha Lake is your next guest.

CONTACT MARSHA BY:

• Email: marsha@mlss.com.au

• Website: www.mlss.com.au

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-lake-00b2051/