Life Coaching Services

I really did have the answers inside all along to start my work organizational project, but I didn't know it until Mary asked me the right questions! This was key for me, and I didn't even realize that working with a coach could be such an integral tool to begin unlocking my ideas. Her method of guiding and steering me in my train of thought helped me see clearly what I needed to do to get past blocks I was struggling with. I look forward to our time together because she's been able to adapt as a partner in a way that complements my style, my agenda, and my ardent desire to continue taking the steps I need to grow. Thank you, Mary, for making my frustrating situation more manageable and even enjoyable!

— Maria M.

Mary is a wonderful life coach! My sessions with Mary helped me identify some of the root causes for why I was feeling ‘stuck’ and how to get around these blockages while staying true to my value system. During my sessions, she was able to summarize some of my ramblings, which did not seem related to me, into an underlying theme of thoughts and behaviors I have allowed to disrupt my confidence in my abilities and self-worth. Mary brought clarity to some obstacles with her personable, non-judgmental approach, with a level of integrity and authenticity I would expect from a valued friend who only wants the best for you.

Mary helped me hone in on a few ways to quickly ground myself with simple techniques meaningful to me, both to help me start my day and to ground me throughout the day. As I was new to personal coaching, Mary began each session by explaining how she felt we could make the most progress with our time together, helped me set objectives, and guided me back to focusing on the objectives when I would become distracted. Mary has an innate ability to know how to assist people in a supportive manner to help them achieve their goals. I highly recommend life coaching sessions with her!

— Gena L.

Through Mary’s guidance, I was able to clearly see what my issue was and how to resolve it. It was a matter of seeing things from a different perspective to find the solution. She asked me thought-provoking and key questions, which helped me unlock some of the answers to my solution. What I appreciated was that she helped me see the different sides of my challenge. In the end, by taking the time to realign my thinking patterns where I seemed to always get stuck, I was able to find a more productive and effective way to move forward, addressing my blocks preventing me from accomplishing resolution.

— Jen W.

Working with Mary was an enlightening, grounding, and overall very helpful experience. Her disarming and empathetic presence made me feel safe and taken care of while she guided me through a conversation that helped give me new clarity and helpful tools to navigate upcoming interactions.

— Dan G.

From the moment my coaching session with Mary began, I felt comfortable and empowered. Mary created a space that allowed me to process through a tough situation in the workplace. She helped me peel back the onion around my situation, create tangible next steps, and gave me the confidence to move forward. I am incredibly grateful for Mary’s ability to ask good questions, identify underlying variables, synthesize my thoughts and emotions, and guide me to success!

— Zoe

Mary, I'm extremely grateful you came, and we were able to converse. It was semi-life-changing; once I left your table, I felt more confident, and I owned the rest of my answers without second-guessing myself, and now I have an interview next week! Thank you so much; you set the mood for me and gave me the strong push I so desperately needed. I'm always available to get coffee and connect. I love how involved you are and would love to hear more about how you got involved and learn about your health journey and, overall, get to know you better. Looking forward to talking soon. Thank you so much again.

— Halima, Dunwoody Technical Institute Graduate—Mock Interview Panel

Mary is smart, intelligent, intuitive, and thoughtful. As my executive assistant, she was always good-natured, fun to work with, and exuded high energy. Her enthusiasm and outlook positively impacted all around her.

— Jeremy L. Halbreich, Past Chairman & CEO, Sun-Times Media

Mary was the "fulcrum" for both the CEO and myself, the president & COO of a multi-brand media company. Webster defines a fulcrum as a point on which a lever is supported and pivots. In Mary's role was the executive administration for both of us in a high-intensity and very risky business turnaround. She accepted the assignment, knowing this was not going to be easy or even a steady corporate state. But the lives of many both inside the company, the customer base, and the entire Chicago region depended on the survival of the enterprise. She played an essential role in the situation and our ability to achieve a successful outcome for all stakeholders. Providing the calm in the center of the storm and the wisdom for two very confident executives upon whom the responsibility fell. She was, is, and will continue to be a fulcrum for others. Thank you, Mary, one more time!

— Rick Surkamer, Former Sun-Times Media COO