While I am regularly reminded I have a long way to go on the path of development, I find it very meaningful and gratifying to be on this journey with my clients.

I am an executive coach, psychotherapist, leadership trainer, and keynote speaker. I've held faculty positions at the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and the Singapore Management University. At INSEAD, I have been a coach and supervisor, and at Yale-NUS a lecturer of leadership studies.

I started to bridge clinical psychology, coaching, and leadership while stationed at Harvard Business School. I found that clinical work with high performers at times resembled executive coaching. I went on to a full-time university faculty position where I focused on working with mid-career students, executives, and groups to be more effective in leadership and teamwork. My emphasis was on creating personal and group transformation. By the end of my career, I hope to have created a single, integrated framework that will help people develop greater well-being and effectiveness. Regardless if we are concerned with coping with clinical struggles or striving for peak performance, managing our minds is key.

I am a third-generation Singaporean. I started my leadership work as a Naval officer in the Singapore Armed Forces. There, I concurrently led 3 platoons; 100 people. Later I joined the 20-person start-up that became Yahoo! Mail. I went on to do a doctorate in counseling psychology at Stanford University and a post-doctorate fellowship at Harvard University. I’ve had two full-time, tenure-track university positions and won two commendations for teaching excellence at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore).

I have been particularly influenced by the work of Irvin Yalom, a pioneer of existential psychotherapy. My clinical training includes:

· art therapy (clay)
· cognitive-behavioral therapy
· couples counseling
· dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
· ego-state therapy
· existential therapy
· eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
· focusing (Gendlin)
· Gestalt therapy
· group process
· human sexuality
· hypnotherapy
· mindfulness-based stress reduction
· psychodynamic therapy
· schema therapy
· somatic experiencing

As an executive coach I received a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and became a Certified Integral Coach with New Ventures West. Tangentially related to my work, I have completed a two-and-a-half year program for long-term practitioners of mindfulness meditation.

In 2013, I focused primarily on developing Marshall Consulting, a boutique human development firm, and I continue to be involved with courses at different universities. I have worked with over 2000 people from 100 countries. I have lived in Singapore, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. And since the start of the pandemic, I’ve discovered the joys of making ceramics at the potter’s wheel.

“When we gain awareness of our inner core, we feel more alive, our minds become quiet, and we live with greater flow.””

— Jonathan

What is the process of Executive Coaching or Psychotherapy?

With some clients, I may focus on developing strengths, improving relationships, and clarifying a sense of purpose. With others, I may focus on healing wounds of the past, understanding unconscious blocks, and gaining fresh skills. The process I use is as much art as it is science. Grounded in my training and personal experience, I collaborate with my clients in a process that fosters authenticity, personal connection, and exploration.

EXPERIENCE

Ongoing

Since 2013 - Marshall Consulting Pte Ltd: Head
Since 2024 - The School of Positive Psychology: Faculty

Past - full time

2006 – 18 National University of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy: Seven years as full-time Assistant Professor, six years as Adjunct Associate Professor
2005 – 06 Nanyang Technical University, Singapore: Assistant Professor of Psychology
2002 – 03 University of San Francisco, California: Predoctoral Intern in Psychology
2001 – 02 Kaiser Permanente, Milpitas, California: Predoctoral Intern in Psychology
1999 – Yahoo!, Cupertino, California: Usability Intern
1996 – Four 11, Menlo Park, California: Usability Consultant and Advertising Analyst. (This startup created Yahoo! Mail.)
1987 – 90 Singapore Armed Forces: Naval Officer

Past - Ad hoc

2016 – 22 Yale-National University of Singapore: Lecturer
2012 – 19 INSEAD: Coach & Supervisor
2014 – 17 Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences: Adjunct Professor of Leadership Studies

QUALIFICATIONS

Primary Psychology Qualifications

2013 – Singapore Psychological Society, Registered Psychologist
2004 – Harvard University, Massachusetts, Postdoctoral fellowship in Psychotherapy
2003 – Stanford University, California, PhD in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited program)
1994 – Stanford University, California, BA in Psychology

Coaching Qualifications

2022 – Advanced Study in Coaching Supervision, Oxford Brooks University (Certificate of attendance)
2017 – International Coaching Federation (ICF), Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
2016 – New Ventures West, Singapore, Certified Integral Coach

Other Qualifications & Continuing Education

2024 – Somatic Experiencing Professional Training, Beginning II/III, London
2024 – International Congress of Psychology, Prague
2024 – Clay Therapy, Sophia College workshop, Singapore
2023 – Meditation retreat (3 months), WA, Australia
2023 – Hoffman Process, Byron Bay, Australia
2023 – NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Training Part 1 of 2, Oslo, Norway
2019 - 2021 (2.5 years) Training-process group, Sacramento Center for Psychotherapy, Sacramento, USA
2021 - Top Team Dynamics (observer), IMD University, Lausanne, Switzerland
2021 – Human-Centered Design Certified Practitioner - LUMA Institute
2020 – Active Hypnosis, North Carolina Society for Clinical Hypnosis, USA
2019 – Somatic Experiencing Professional Training, Beginning I/II, Singapore
2019 – Training-process group institute, Sacramento Center for Psychotherapy, Sacramento, USA
2019 – Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training for Mental Health Professionals, Singapore
2019 – EMDR Advanced Training (Mini-Art with Dr Roger Solomon), Singapore
2019 – Dedicated Practitioners Program 5 of 5 (insight meditation), Spirit Rock, USA
2019 – Group Process - Theory, Sacramento Center for Group Psychotherapy, Singapore
2018 – Dedicated Practitioners Program 4 of 5 (insight meditation), Spirit Rock, USA
2018 – Dedicated Practitioners Program 3 of 5 (insight meditation), Spirit Rock, USA
2018 – Master Class: The Art and Dance of EMDR, by Roger Solomon, Singapore
2018 – Coach as Entrepreneur, by Steve March, Singapore
2018 – Unleash the Power Within, by Tony Robbins, Singapore
2017 – Dedicated Practitioners Program 2 of 5 (insight meditation), Spirit Rock, USA
2017 – Family Constellations, by Judith Hemming, United Kingdom
2017 – Leadership Essentials & Building High-Performing Teams, by Russ Hudson on Enneagram Harmonics, Singapore
2017 – Dedicated Practitioners Program 1 of 5 (insight meditation), Spirit Rock, USA
2017 – CranioSacral Therapy 1, via Upledger Institute, Singapore
2017 – Leadership Embodiment, with Wendy Palmer, Singapore
2016 – When CBT Fails: Schema Therapy for Chronic Axis I Disorders, Singapore
2016 – Professional Coaching Course Module 4, New Ventures West, Singapore
2016 – Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Laughter Yoga International University, Singapore
2016 – Diamond Approach Quasar Workshop, Australia
2016 – Professional Coaching Course Module 3, New Ventures West, Singapore
2016 – Professional Coaching Course Module 2, New Ventures West, Singapore

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– The Enneagram and Integral Coaching, Singapore 

– Professional Coaching Course Module 1, New Ventures West, Singapore

– Coaching to Excellence, New Ventures West, Singapore

– Schema Therapy Level 1, Singapore

– Integrating Body and Mind for Trauma Recovery, Babette Rothschild, Singapore

– Advanced Facilitation Skills Masterclass, Module 2, Civil Service College, Singapore

– Advanced Facilitation Skills Masterclass, Module 1, Civil Service College, Singapore

2015 – The Singapore Group Relations Conference, Singapore

– Getting the Love you Want: A Spiritual Path for Couples, Harville Hendrix, Omega Institute, USA

– Breathwork, Lena Kristina Tuulse, Bali, Indonesia

– Understanding Dreams, Singapore

– EMDR Institute Basic Training, Sigmund Burzynski, Singapore

– TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercise), Level 1, Singapore

– The Work of Byron Katie, Omega Institute, USA

– Winning From Within facilitator training, Mobius Executive Leadership, USA

– Intermediate Ericksonian Hypnosis – Milton-Erickson Foundation, Singapore

– Basic Ericksonian Hypnosis – Milton-Erickson Foundation, Singapore

– Advanced Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, New Orleans, USA

– Advanced Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Boston, USA

– Advanced Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Reno, USA

– Theory-U, Presencing Institute, Massachusetts, USA

– Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation – Behavior (FIRO-B) Certification, Hemisphere Consulting, Singapore

– Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step I & Step II Certification Program, Hemisphere Consulting, Singapore

– The Leicester Conference (Group Relations) by the Tavistock Institute, Leicester, UK

– Gestalt month-long work-study program, Esalen Institute, Califronia, USA

– Intermediate Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, San Antonio, USA

– Intermediate Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, San Francisco, USA

– Basic Hypnosis – Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Tampa, USA

AWARDS

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

2012 – Commendation for Teaching Excellence
2011 – Commendation for Teaching Excellence

PUBLICATIONS

Non-Academic Articles (available here)

2018 – [Interview with Business Insider] Trance States
2018 – [Interview with Business Insider] Intuition vs Over-Thinking in Relationships
2018 – What's Hypnotherapy? An Example of Treating Flying Phobia
2018 – The Truth About New Year's Resolutions
2013 – “Sex, Lies, and Leadership: An inevitable threesome?” The Straits Times, 8 Jan. p.A21
2012 – “The Paths to Happiness” Global-is-Asian(15): 62-63.
2012 – “Intuitive Decision Making” Global-is-Asian(13): 65.
2011 – “Lessons from 9/11” Global-is-Asian(12): 72.
2011 – “Six Factors of Leadership Derailment” Global-is-Asian(11): 64-65.
2011 – “Psychology of a Dictator” Global-is-Asian(10): 77.
2011 – “Will We Duck in Time?” Global-is-Asian(9): 63-64.

TV & Webcasts (available here)

2022 – “Peak Performance & The Butterfly Effect” TEDx, United World College, South East Asia
2015 – "Digital Love" Channel NewsAsia
2014 – "How Birth Order Affects Your Love Life?" Channel NewsAsia
2014 – "How Many Friends Do We Really Need?" Channel NewsAsia

Academic Articles & Conference Presentations

Ng, T. P., R. Kumar, et al. (2011). Ethnic and Cultural Dimensions of Successful Ageing in Singapore International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Melbourne, Australia.

Marshall, J., J. Narayanan, et al. (2011). Meditation & Decision Making – A Feasibility Study. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Marshall, J., Koopman, C., Nevo, R., Abbot, B., Zarcone, J., Slattery, C., Elliott, C., & Spiegel, D (2009). Distinguishing Credible from Fabricated Memories of Sexual Abuse. Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, Reno, Nevada.

Marshall, J. (2008). Asian Policy Makers and the MBTI Instrument. Myers Briggs Asia Conference Singapore.

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Butler, L., Waelde, L., Hastings, A., Chen, X., Symons, B., Marshall, J., Kaufman, A., Nagy, T., Blasey, C., Seibert, E., Spiegel, D. (2008). “Meditation with yoga, group therapy with hypnosis, and psychoeducation for long-term depressed mood: a randomized pilot trial.” Journal of Clinical Psychology 64(7): 806-820.

Sethi, R., Fogg, BJ, Ainslie, J., Marshall, J (2003). The Carrot or the Stick? Positive and Negative Sounds in Interactive Software. Computer Human Interaction. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Harris, A., S. Standard, et al. (2002). “The Accuracy of Abstracts in Selected Journals of the American Psychological Association.” Journal of Psychology 136(2): 141-148.

Fogg, B., J. Marshall, et al. (2001). What Makes Web Sites Credible? A Report on a Large Quantitative Study. Computer-Human Interaction. Seattle.

Fogg, B., J. Marshall, et al. (2001). Web Credibility Research: A Method for Online Experiments and Early Study Results. Computer-Human Interaction. Seattle, USA.

Shon, J., J. Marshall, et al. (2000). The Impact of Displayed Award on the Credibility and Retention of Web Site Information. American Medical Informatics Association.

Fogg, B., J. Marshall, et al. (2000). Elements that Affect Web Credibility: Early Results from a Self-Report Study. Computer-Human Interaction. Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Dissertation

Marshall, J. (2003). Hypnotizability and Religious Motivation in the Treatment of Long-Term Depressed Mood. School of Education. Stanford, Stanford University.

Book Chapter

Maniam, A. et al (2024). The Birthday Book: Got a Minute? Critical Conversations We Needed to Have Yesterday. The Birthday Collective, Singapore.

Fogg, B., E. Lee, et al. (2002). Persuasive Computing: Using Technology to Change Attitudes and Behaviors. The Persuasion Handbook: Theory and Practice. J. P. P. Dillard, M. Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage.

Supervised Published Case Studies

Kaur, S. (2014) The Little India Riots: Not the Singapore We Know. Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. National University of Singapore.

Goyal, N. (2013) The Summer of Discontent: How the ‘India Against Corruption’ Movement Unfolded. Cases A, B, & C. Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. National University of Singapore.

Eckert, C. (2013). The Aung Sans of Myanmar. Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. National University of Singapore.

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