Sharpening Your Professional Toolkit: Communicate with Confidence & Clarity

Invest in one of the most valuable skills you can develop in your career – effective communication.

Join us for an interactive session introducing the True Colors Methodology; a proven framework that helps individuals better understand their communication styles, navigate conflict, and build stronger professional relationships. The True Colors Methodology has supported individuals, teams, organizations and communities to improve how they engage for over 50 years.

Through guided discussion and practical exercises, you’ll gain insight into your natural communication preferences, how others may perceive and receive you, and strategies to adapt your style for greater clarity and connection. Whether you’re collaborating with colleagues, working with clients, or looking to grow professionally, this session will provide tools you can apply immediately.

You’ll Walk Away With:

• Introduction to the True Colors Methodology
• Greater awareness of your communication strengths and tendencies
• Insight into how others may interpret your style
• Practical strategies to support your growth and emotional intelligence

This program is hosted by the Business Women of Loudoun and is open to anyone in the community interested in professional growth and stronger communication skills.

Facilitated by: Marlo Thomas Watson, CDE, PCC, CCF | The Marlo Companies

Marlo Thomas Watson is the Founder, President, and Chief Engagement Officer of The Marlo Companies, a People & Culture consultancy. She also serves as Chief People & Culture Officer for PACS-G and a Principal Plugger with Marriage-Unplugged.

A Certified Diversity Executive and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Marlo is certified to administer tools including DiSC, True Colors, and the Intercultural Developmental Inventory (IDI). She holds an MC in Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Keller Graduate School of Managment.

With 25+ years of experience in People & Culture, HR, and community development, Marlo is known for driving transformative change, building bridges across diversity and guiding clients through difficult conversations and high-stakes meetings.