To change the culture, change the conversation.
Clarity → Conversation → Accountability → Execution
Difficult Conversations: 10 Mistakes to Avoid
Most leaders don’t avoid tough conversations because they lack courage.
They avoid them because they don’t know where to start, or what not to do.
Watch this on-demand masterclass and learn the
10 common mistakes that derail performance conversations—and what effective leaders do instead.
Solutions
About Marlene
Inner Growth | Creativity | Alignment | Responsibility | Empowerment
Marlene Chism works with executive leaders to build drama-free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes.
An expert in conflict management, Marlene is known for getting to the root problem, simplifying the complex and increasing leadership clarity.
As a coach, Marlene works with decision-makers, offering frameworks and tools to navigate complex conversations and increase accountability.
As a seasoned facilitator and dynamic speaker, she brings executives and managers together to uncover blind spots, address the elephant in the room, and strengthen alignment.
Speaking
If your event gathers seasoned leaders—from rising directors to battle-tested executives—who crave new insight and actionable growth, Marlene Chism bridges inspiration with implementation.
Her practical strategies cut through the noise, delivering the clarity leaders need to elevate results and empower their people.
Whether you choose a high-energy keynote, an immersive general session, a laser-focused breakout, or a customized half-day workshop, you’ll get practical frameworks, candid stories, and the strategic push that turns insight into immediate action.
As a seasoned facilitator and dynamic speaker, she brings executives and managers together to uncover blind spots, address the elephant in the room, and strengthen alignment.
Books
Marlene is the author of four commercially published books. Her latest, From Conflict to Courage, was nominated for an international award from GetAbstract.
From Conflict to Courage – Unresolved workplace conflict wastes time, increases stress, and negatively affects business outcomes. But conflict isn’t the problem: Mismanagement is.
No-Drama Leadership – Today’s leader needs more than position, power or business acumen. We need enlightened leaders who are aligned, aware and accountable.
Stop Workplace Drama – Ready to change your business for the better? My commercially published work will train your team to have no complaints, no excuses, and no regrets.