S3: E4: "Navigating the Terrain of Human Communication" with Marshall Fields
Where are you going??? Our past experiences have created a map. If you find yourself in a place you never intended to visit, or conversations are headed in a negative direction, it might be time to find a new map or look closer at the one you are using. In today's episode, Marshall Fields will share 10 tools that will help us take our relationships to a deeper level and navigate rough terrain in those relationships when communication becomes difficult. More about Marshall Fields: Marshall Fields is a thought leader and trailblazer in positive communication and inclusion. He takes a unique approach of blending life-coaching principles, with adult learning and trauma informed aspects. He has over 20 years of experience as a spearheading corporate facilitator, public speaker with certifications in instructional design, blended learning, life and trauma informed coaching. Acting as a communication broker for thousands of individuals, he has conducted training sessions and workshops, and his work has been featured in multiple magazine publications, L & D companies, podcasts, and media interviews. Marshall founded PCHaTP, an organization that started as a podcast focused on creating Positive Communication Habits and Thought Processes. He has created multiple in-person and virtual workshops including: · Freedom Bridges: A workshop focusing on historical impacts of racism, culture, communication and empowering emotion on an internal and external level. · Removing Division From Diversity: A talk about framing your mind to help others get the picture and importance of diversity. * This training is also approved for 1 recertification credit hour toward both HR Certification Institute (HRCI), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP® or SHRM-CP®) · Shutting Down Behaviors to Open Up Conversation: This talk covers being intentional, humble, open, transparent and creating a place for open conversations His #1 goal is to break down barriers to achieve healthy (inner and outer) communication and improve our ability to connect with one another. In addition to his professional pursuits, Marshall is also deeply committed to serving his community. He serves as Chair of the Racial Justice Equity Commission and of the Legacy Equine Academy in Lexington, KY. In 2008 he became a Project Speak Out trainer, helping to facilitate discussions promoting the protection of LGBTQIA+ through anti-bullying and ally training. He has dedicated his life to promoting equality and positive communal change. Marshall’s passion and expertise in communication have made him a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and mediator. He believes the root of change lies in transforming how one communicates first with themselves and then others. He supports his students by infusing real-life exercises and examples that provoke mindset shifts. Recent Training/workshops: The Mindful Leader’s Compass: This was a LinkedIn sponsored training about navigating our emotions to begin mastering our communication for professional excellence and personal harmony. Community Discussions: Facilitated 3 community conversations in Dyckman, NY regarding historical and communal unity. Freedom Bridges workshop delivered for UK Ambulatory Population Health, community health workers. To connect with Marshall: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/communicatingtogrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_pchatp/
