A genuine ability to positively influence people and change the course of negative communication influences how Marlin Williams structures his daily life. “There is too much negativity in the world,” says Williams. “Building up one another’s self-esteem promotes healthy work places and environments and increases productivity -not only in business but also in families.”
Whether he is with a group of students, athletes, or in the business world, encouraging kindness and happiness never stray from his thoughts and words. Williams uses a background in communications, customer service training and certification, and internationally known communications classes to help others lead a happier, more productive life. His entertaining ability to teach to all learning styles allows for understanding in large arenas or intimate settings. Popular training options include but are not limited to: customer service, employee relations, corporate communications, public relations, encouragement, conflict resolution, character, interpersonal communication, leadership, team motivation and team building, optimism, perspectives, nonverbal communication, and team building.
Williams graduated from Harding University in 1993, with a B.A. in Mass Communications. He received a scholarship to perform live as a news anchor and sports director/sports anchor for the Harding nightly news. That experience proved valuable upon graduation for he remained successfully in the news industry for almost two decades.
Williams began his broadcast career in Jackson, Tennessee, where his work was featured on ESPN. In 1996, he moved to Augusta, Georgia, covering the Olympic games, Masters golf tournaments, Super Bowls, and World Series. He gained recognition multiple times from the Georgia Associated press while in Augusta. Moving to Tupelo, Mississippi, in 2003, saw multiple recognitions from the Mississippi Associated Press. He received an Emmy nomination for producing, writing, and co-hosting First Down on Fox.
In 2009, Williams left broadcast news for the corporate world working as a Communications Manager then Chief Operating Officer for an electric power cooperative where his communication expertise allowed him to work alongside local, state, and national elected officials regarding Economic Development and Government Relations. Currently he serves as the Manager of Member Services for North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and owns MLT Communication, LLC-a corporate training/coaching company. He and his wife Tracy reside in Batesville, Mississippi, with their twin daughters, Millie and Sophie.