Where truth meets rigor.

Where story meets science.

Where communities lead the research.

Where liberation becomes measurable.

“Work is the heartbeat of humanity — and research is how we keep it strong.”
— Dr. Marla J. Albertie

About Truth Speaks

Creating Work Life Harmony is our brand promise.

Founded by Dr. Marla J. Albertie, PhD, in 2013, Truth Speaks Group, LLC (TSG) is an innovative research and research firm rooted in industrial-organizational psychology, specializing in leadership training, certification, and content development that centers around workplace autonomy and transformation for marginalized individuals.

African-American Owned / Woman Owned / Veteran Owned

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Our Core Research Domains

Where evidence-based science meets lived experience.

The Truth Speaks Research Lab focuses on applied Industrial–Organizational psychology research that examines how people experience work, power, and possibility. Our work centers autonomy, inclusion, and psychological well-being—especially for individuals and communities historically excluded from organizational research.

Autonomy & Job Crafting

Marginalized Voices in Leadership

Reentry & Workforce Development

Workplace Psychological Safety

Education & Youth Workforce Readiness (IO4T Collaborations)

Grounded in the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model, our research translates theory into actionable insight for organizations, educators, and communities.

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Dr. Marla J. Albertie, PhD, has been speaking at conferences and events for the past twenty years, from intimate gatherings of a dozen people, to panel discussions, to giving a commencement speech to over 3,000 people.

 Dr. Marla J. Albertie, PhD, founded and hosted her YouTube talk show in 2017 where she interviewed a new guest monthly

 Dr. Marla J. Albertie, PhD, is the founder of I.M.A.G.IN.E Women’s Conference, where she created a platform for women to speak their truth.