People. Culture. Leadership. Growth.
WHO WE ARE
The Marlo Companies (TMC) helps organizations strengthen leadership, develop their people, and build healthier, more effective workplace cultures. TMC works with businesses, nonprofits, government teams, associations, and community organizations that want to improve how their people lead, communicate, collaborate, and perform.
TMC helps organizations address challenges such as leadership gaps, workplace culture issues, communication breakdowns, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and organizational change. Through a people-centered approach, TMC connects leadership development with practical strategies that help organizations create environments where people can grow, teams can work better together, and leaders can make a lasting impact.
At the heart of TMC’s approach is the belief that strong organizations are built through strong people and intentional leadership. By focusing on leadership, people, and culture together, TMC helps organizations move beyond short-term solutions and create sustainable, positive change.
OUR VISION
A world where individuals and organizations unlock peak performance by confronting and eliminating toxic behaviors and limiting beliefs.
Our Mission
We partner with our clients to elevate them into the hero—driving clarity, action, and impact.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Customer Service
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
- Humanity
- Results
WHAT WE DO?
The Marlo Companies helps organizations develop effective leaders, strengthen workplace culture, improve team performance, and create meaningful organizational change.
01 —Leadership Development
Develop leaders who communicate effectively, build trust, and drive results.
02 — Executive Coaching
Provide personalized guidance to leaders seeking greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness.
03 — Culture Consulting
Help organizations create healthier, more collaborative, and high-performing cultures.
04 — Training & Development
Equip individuals and teams with practical skills they can apply immediately.
05 — Organizational Support
Help organizations strengthen their people, processes, and overall effectiveness.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
MARLO THOMAS WATSON, CDE®, PCC, CGTC
Marlo Thomas Watson is the Founder, President, and Chief Engagement Officer of The Marlo Companies, a consulting firm dedicated to strengthening organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. She also serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer for PACS-G and as Principal Plugger with Marriage-Unplugged, where she helps individuals and organizations build stronger, more connected relationships through intentional communication and leadership.
As a Certified Diversity Executive® and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Marlo brings a strategic, people-centered approach to every engagement. She is certified to administer a variety of respected leadership and assessment tools, including DiSC, True Colors, and the Intercultural Developmental Inventory (IDI), enabling her to provide customized coaching, team development, and organizational culture solutions.
Marlo earned a Master of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to empowering leaders, strengthening teams, and helping organizations build inclusive, purpose-driven cultures. Her passion for developing people and cultivating meaningful workplace relationships continues to inspire lasting impact across businesses, nonprofits, and communities.
With more than 25 years of experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, leadership development, and community engagement, Marlo Thomas Watson has built a reputation for helping organizations create thriving workplace cultures where people and performance grow together. She is widely recognized for driving transformative change, fostering meaningful collaboration across diverse teams, and guiding leaders through difficult conversations, organizational transitions, and high-stakes meetings with confidence and clarity.
JUSTYCE WATSON
Justyce Watson is the Personal Assistant and Creative Project Manager at The Marlo Companies, where she supports Marlo in staying organized personally so she can show up focused, prepared, and effective professionally.
With a natural ability to balance creativity and structure, Justyce brings organization, communication, and empathy to every aspect of her work. She is highly process-driven and detail-oriented, with a genuine passion for creating systems, organizing information, and bringing clarity to the many moving pieces of everyday life.
Her work focuses heavily on supporting the personal side of Marlo’s life, including managing personal and social calendars, organizing home and work spaces, preparing for facilitation trips, and helping coordinate the details that keep things running smoothly. She also contributes to creative projects, including website updates and other initiatives that require both organization and creative thinking.
Justyce’s approach is centered on making life and work more manageable through thoughtful planning and intentional organization. She enjoys taking complex or scattered tasks and turning them into clear, structured processes. Whether she is preparing for an upcoming trip, organizing a workspace, managing a calendar, or supporting a creative project, she pays close attention to the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
Her greatest strengths—organization, communication, and empathy—shape how she works with others. She understands that effective support is not simply about completing tasks; it is about anticipating needs, communicating clearly, creating order, and helping others operate at their best.
A creative thinker with a structured mindset, Justyce is known for bringing calm, order, and intention to the details that matter most. Her goal is to create the structure and support behind the scenes that allows Marlo to focus on leading, facilitating, creating, and making an impact professionally.
Fun Fact: Justyce genuinely enjoys organizing things for fun—from refrigerators and closets to bathroom cabinets. For her, creating order isn't just a responsibility; it's something she naturally enjoys.
MAIRA ARMIELA HERRERA
Maira Armiela Herrera is an Operations Manager and Executive Learning & Development Specialist at The Marlo Companies, where she helps keep day-to-day operations organized, priorities aligned, and projects moving forward. She serves as a key support to Marlo and the team, helping coordinate tasks, clarify information, manage follow-ups, and ensure important priorities receive the attention they need.
Maira began her career as a private school instructor, where she spent nearly three years developing her skills in teaching, communication, facilitation, and working with people. She later transitioned into the BPO and virtual assistance industries, building additional experience in operations, administration, coordination, and remote support. She holds a degree in Education and is currently working toward earning her professional teaching license in the Philippines.
Her current focus includes supporting TMC’s training, consulting, and service offerings, coordinating client materials and communication, managing Marlo’s executive calendar, and helping with urgent operational needs. She also serves as a virtual facilitator for trainings and retreats, allowing her to combine her educational background with her experience in operations and learning development.
Maira’s superpowers are communication, organization, and quick response. She has a natural ability to identify what needs attention, organize the details, and turn priorities into action. She works best with clear, detailed directions and direct questions, especially when she understands the goal, expectations, and desired outcome.
And then there’s the TMC inside joke: sometimes, TMC stands for “The Maira Companies”! 
Known as the “drill sergeant” for processes, documentation, organization, and follow-through, Maira brings structure, accountability, and momentum to the team while helping TMC stay organized and on track.
ANGELIQUE PEARL PICARZO
Angelique Pearl Picarzo is an Graphic Designer & Social Media Marketing at The Marlo Companies, she brings creativity, energy, and a fresh perspective to TMC’s Marketing team through her work in graphic design and social media marketing. She enjoys turning ideas into engaging visuals and content that are both visually appealing and aligned with the brand.
Her day-to-day work includes creating graphics, updating TMC materials, supporting social media content, and helping keep marketing assets visually organized and up to date. She enjoys the creative process, especially seeing an idea evolve from a concept into something practical that the team can use.
Angelique is naturally curious and always interested in learning something new. She enjoys reading books that provide useful insights, fresh ideas, and different perspectives. When it comes to movies and stories, she has a soft spot for emotional and tragic endings rather than traditional romance—giving her a slightly dramatic taste in the best way.
One of Angelique’s greatest strengths is her creativity, but she also places a strong value on teamwork. She enjoys helping others, sharing ideas, and contributing wherever her skills can make a project stronger, more effective, or easier for the team. She believes good creative work is often the result of collaboration and being willing to support one another.
Angelique works best with clear and detailed instructions. When she understands the goal, expectations, and key information behind a task, she can focus her creativity and produce work that is thoughtful, organized, and on target. Her combination of creativity, curiosity, and team spirit makes her a valuable part of TMC’s Marketing team.
JAN VINCENT BAYUDAN
Jan Vincent Bayudan is a Video Editor and Marketing & Social Media Strategist at The Marlo Companies’ Marketing team, bringing four years of hands-on experience in graphic design, video editing, social media marketing, and website development. He combines creativity and technical skills to help TMC communicate its ideas, services, and brand through engaging digital content.
At TMC, Vincent focuses on creating visual and video content that supports the company’s marketing and communication goals. His work includes video editing, social media graphics, marketing materials, website development, and other digital assets designed to strengthen TMC’s online presence and effectively connect with its audience.
Vincent has a strong interest in visual storytelling and digital marketing. He enjoys transforming ideas into content that is clear, engaging, and aligned with the brand. Whether developing social media content, editing videos, or improving website visuals, he pays close attention to composition, consistency, messaging, and the overall audience experience.
One of Vincent strengths is his adaptability and willingness to learn. He continuously explores new creative techniques, digital platforms, design tools, and AI-powered technologies to improve his work and discover more effective ways to support TMC’s marketing initiatives. He also values collaboration, constructive feedback, and the opportunity to contribute fresh ideas to the team.
Through his role at The Marlo Companies, Vincent aims to combine creativity, technology, and strategy to strengthen TMC’s brand and digital presence. He believes effective marketing is not simply about creating attractive visuals—it is about telling the right story, communicating with purpose, and creating content that makes a meaningful connection with the audience.