Social
Biography
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Education
Drury University
MA
Communication
1998
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Drury University
Webster University
Human Resources Development
Human Resources
2006
Affiliations
- Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
- SHRM
- ASTD
Testimonials
Coordinator of Student Employment
Northwest Missouri State University
“Marlene has the unique ability to share a universal message and yet tailor the message to the audience, whether it is students or staff. Not only is she easy to work with, we liked her programs so much we had her back a second time.”
CFO
T & K Asphalt Services
“This was far and away the best seminar I have ever attended, because Marlene did not teach it, she explained how she lives it. She coached us to see how we can live it also. I thought the program was as close to perfect as possible.”
Practice Administrator
Lehigh Valley PAHCOM
The employees are still talking about this morning's presentation - they could quickly relate to the topic and could see how they are affected by family drama. Thank you for sharing your presentation with us - much appreciated.
Electrician
Cryovac Sealed Air Corporation
I just got home after listening to your presentation for Cryovac employees at the Shewmaker Center and had to e-mail you about the effect it had on me personally. You have helped me see "drama" as something that is part of being human and not something always being negative. My definition of drama was dramatically different than what you posited. Identifying the obstacles that limit my prosperity and peace is to me a liberating thought. And the realisation that "willingness" is the necessary catalyst for change was humbling and poignant but exactly what I needed to hear.
Manager
Workplace Conflict Training Camp
“This program delivered far more than I expected. I was looking for techniques to improve my conflict resolution skills and although I know there was no “magic bullet”, I received the tools I need to reinvent myself.”
Sample Talks
Stop Workplace Drama
Disruptive behavior, low morale, gossip and power struggles: It's all Workplace Drama. With her sharp wit, intuitive insights, brilliant analogies and the ability to get to the root of almost any type of drama, Marlene Chism shows participants how to identify the three components always present in drama so it can be eliminated at the core to restore peace and prosperity in the workplace and at home.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Workshop Leader
- Author Appearance
