marica kay thompson - Biography

If you are looking for someone to inspire, inform, and uplift future and current leaders, from frontline managers to C-suite executives, Marcia K. Thompson, Esq. is the one you seek. As the Founder and President of Creer Un Espace, LLC, Marcia is an experienced Fortune 10 global executive with over 25 years of experience dedicated to creating space for leadership excellence, organizational justice, human resources consulting, training, employee development, organizational reform, and community engagement. Her approach is rooted in bringing research into reality, utilizing evidence-based practices coupled with practical application tailored to client needs.

Marcia's extensive background includes working with corporate, academic institutions, municipalities, not-for-profits, public safety, and federal agencies, where she has consistently worked to increase awareness of civil rights concerns, improve belonging and acceptance enterprise-wide. She excels at building momentum on leadership, organizational reform, civil rights, and workplace fairness, while establishing employee buy-in, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

As a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer, Marcia customizes and delivers engaging content for corporate, academic, and global audiences across various sectors. Her firm specializes in designing and delivering custom training programs, including tailored leadership summits, workshops, online learning, experiential training, and train-the-trainer programs. She builds participant interaction into her design, ensuring highly engaging content and actionable takeaways.

Marcia's global speaking and training experience is notable, having delivered and managed training requirements for the U.S. Department of State, for many years on a variety of topics from legal, ethics, human resources related topics, and cyber security. Her topics have been provided to judges, diplomats, and other professionals from across the globe. She has been an opening speaker and all conference speaker for several international conferences representing over 160 countries. She was an inaugural opening lecturer in the Caribbean asked to speak to multilateral levels of the government and other nation leaders.

Marcia's key speaking topics include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership Development: Inspiring and equipping leaders from all levels.
• Professional Development: Enhancing skills in areas like communication, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Ethical Use of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to use technology for good, and data driven solutions for corporate, community, and government.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): Developing strategies, fostering respectful workplaces, understanding implicit bias, cultural humility, and addressing micro-aggressions.
• Organizational Justice: Principles for creating fair, engaging, and equitable workplaces that amplify employee voices.
• Employment Law for HR and Managers: Navigating legal pitfalls related to EEO, FMLA, and ADA, and ensuring compliance to mitigate risk.
• Ethics & Codes of Conduct: Promoting integrity and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Conflict Management and Resolution: Techniques for de-escalation, mediation, and creating safe spaces for difficult conversations.
• Human Resources Consulting & Employee Development: Advising on recruitment, hiring, retention, and succession planning.
• Executive Presence for Women & Assertiveness Training: Empowering women in business and leadership roles.
• Motivation/Employee Engagement: Strategies for maintaining productivity, team spirit, and setting frameworks for success.

As an Executive Coach, Marcia provides coaching, leadership coaching, and mentoring services to support individual growth and enhance leadership capabilities. She helps leaders navigate change, improve communication, and foster employee engagement, often supporting individuals who have advanced to senior management positions. Her ability to connect deeply with clients and audiences ensures a truly transformative experience.

Marcia holds a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. She is a Virginia Supreme Court Certified Mediator/Mentor, an ASTD Certified Coach, and a Certified Equity Impact Analysis Practitioner, among other certifications.

To bring an energetic, insightful, and empowering voice to your next event or training initiative, contact Marcia K. Thompson, Esq.