Dr Maxine Teo
Expert on Sales Psychology
Best-selling author & Doctorate in Psychology
Speaking Topics
Sales Advisory Series: Communicate to connect, influence decisions, and close sales confidently.
Sales, Marketing and Customer ExperienceSynopsis
In today’s sales landscape, technical knowledge isn’t enough. Buyers expect sales professionals to build trust, understand their needs, and present with impact. This workshop helps participants master the human side of selling through a proven communication framework. From making a powerful first impression to asking the right questions and delivering memorable presentations, attendees will gain practical techniques to apply across in-person, phone, and virtual interactions. With hands-on practice and coaching, they’ll learn how to adapt their communication style, read clients effectively, and build stronger customer relationships that lead to more confident closes and higher sales performance.
Target Audience
Sales teams
Key Benefits
Conversations over closing tactics Participants will reframe sales as a relationship-building process, not a transaction. One that starts with genuine human connection and clarity. Poised and persuasive Participants will feel more confident and capable in client conversations, knowing how to connect emotionally and present persuasively. Apply tools in every interaction Attendees will use rapport-building, discovery questioning, and 3V presentation techniques to improve daily sales conversations.
Outline
The Quality Leap: Transforming Teams, Building Champions
Leadership and Human Capital DevelopmentSynopsis
In an increasingly competitive world, organizational success depends not on massive overhauls but on mastering the fundamentals of quality. In this keynote, Dr Maxine Teo introduces a proven framework centered on three pillars—Work, People, and Leadership—that transforms underperforming teams into market leaders. Through real-world stories and evidence-based practices, this session equips leaders to rethink quality beyond checklists and compliance. You’ll learn how small shifts in execution, recruitment, and vision can unlock exponential growth. With a powerful personal story as the finale, this keynote doesn’t just inspire change—it drives action that leaves a lasting impact across industries.
Target Audience
Leadership Teams
Key Benefits
Quality is a Choice Attendees will recognize that excellence is not about perfection—it’s about consistency and strategic focus. Empowered to Lead Boldly Participants will feel re-energized to take initiative and lead with courage, purpose, and example. Raise the Bar Daily Participants will apply small, strategic improvements to their work, team development, and leadership approach.
Outline
Effective Selling In The New Era
Sales, Marketing and Customer ExperienceSynopsis
Discover how to master the art of selling in the digital age and turn every challenge into an opportunity to excel in the new era of sales!
Target Audience
Sales professionals
Key Benefits
Attendees will learn about traditional and digital selling, using data analytics and AI to streamline sales, adapting to the evolving landscape, and building sustainable customer relationships.
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About
Dr. Maxine Teo is a highly sought-after tri-lingual speaker, corporate facilitator, and coach with over 20 years of experience transforming professionals and teams across Asia. Known for her ability to simplify complex concepts into practical strategies, Maxine has trained audiences in over 30 cities worldwide, delivering impactful keynotes and workshops on sales excellence, client engagement, and peak performance. With a Doctorate in Psychology and a decade-long career in financial services, she brings both academic depth and real-world experience to her sessions. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Maxine seamlessly connects with multicultural audiences, making her a top choice for international organizations. She is also the author of Secret Manual of the Sales Warrior, a highly acclaimed guide for sales professionals seeking actionable strategies to drive results and elevate performance.
Unique Selling Point
Practical Wisdom Made Engaging
Maxine transforms complex business concepts into simple, practical strategies that professionals can immediately apply, making learning highly engaging, interactive, and results-driven across a range of industries and cultures.
Seamless Multi-Language Delivery
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Maxine connects effortlessly with diverse audiences, delivering impactful training and speeches that bridge cultural gaps and drive deeper understanding across Asia’s multicultural business environment.
Cross-Cultural Business Insights
With a deep sensitivity to cultural nuances, Maxine equips professionals with relationship management skills essential for client engagement, communication, and negotiation success in Asia’s fast-evolving and multicultural business landscape.
Presentations
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Client Testimonials
Maxine helps me to visualize the scenarios and better able to apply my learning.
Very engaging and spirited throughout the roleplays. Maxine helps me to visualize the scenarios and better able to apply my learning.
- BARRY WONG
Maxine’s ability to hold our attention throughout an eight-hour course is amazing.
Maxine’s ability to hold our attention throughout an eight-hour course is amazing. She is so enthusiastic and energetic which makes the training very enjoyable.
- LISA LIM
Her energy and the program content are very useful.
Maxine gives us a lot of opportunities to interact and participate in the exercises. Her energy and the program content are very useful.
- NGUYEN S.
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English, Mandarin, Cantonese