Experienced Attorney Pursues Ultimate Dream

I am an attorney with a demanding and rewarding career.  I am also a professional classical singer.  While I love the law, nothing makes me feel more alive than when I'm performing for an audience, singing music I love.  My ultimate dream is to become a world-renowned singer.

I found Maret at a workshop for professional women which she lead. For a year before I had been researching career coaches in the DC area and was not very impressed with any of the ones I found. Within in five minutes of her workshop I knew Maret was the one for me! 

Her approach was vastly more creative, efficient, direct, and fun than any of the others I had spoke to before.  I signed up for her next workshop immediately and had the privilege of working with her for about a year.  

With her strategies, support, encouragement and prompting I became the first part-time lawyer in my organization, got a significant raise, and had my Carnegie Hall debut as a professional opera singer!  

Maret is a cut-above in the coaching profession.  I highly recommend her services to other women who want to advance their careers and turn their dreams into reality now!

Linda Priebe
Cheverly, Maryland




Association Director Lands Dream Job

Having worked at the same organization for over twelve years, I felt it was time to expand my career horizons and take on new challenges.  I wanted to make a career transition, but I had no idea how to get started.

I hadn't made a career move in a long time and I felt uncertain in terms of how to go about it.  As a consequence, I hired Maret and I'm so glad I did!

She helped me through each stage of my career transition.  The first thing we did was define the type of position I wanted based on my strengths and interests.  Then, we tailored my resume to that field and developed a strong cover letter.  Next, Maret coached me through the interview preparation phase including specific phrasing to use in job  interviews.  She also provided direction on how to manage the job offer and salary negotiations process.

I'm thrilled to say I landed a job that is a complete match for my skills and professional passions!  This job is exactly what I was looking for.  I can't thank Maret enough for her coaching and guidance!

T. King,
Washington, DC 

20-Year Military Veteran Makes Successful Career Transition

After serving as an officer in the United States Army for over two decades, I retired from military service to pursue opportunities in the private sector.  I had made the decision not to pursue a career in the Defense industry and knew my resume and approach needed a major overhaul.  As fate would have it I meet Maret the day I decided I needed a career coach!

Maret helped me in several crucial ways.  The most important was to break down the process in small, manageable tasks that enabled me to focus my efforts and gave me back the control I felt I was losing.  We started with the basics - defining values, skills and abilities, even the dreams.  She helped me hone in on the direction I wanted to take my career and what types of positions would be a strong match with my strengths, skills and interests.

Once I had my target defined, Maret helped me tremendously with my resume.  She coached me through the process of customizing my resume so it would effectively speak to my target audience and accurately reflected my skills and abilities.

The most intimidating phase of the process for me was the interview.  In the military I had been selected for positions based on my rank or specific training - any interviews were merely a formality.  I had virtually no real interview experience and was apprehensive to say the least.  Maret helped me anticipate potential questions so I went into each interview prepared and feeling confident.  She even worked with me on how to handle those questions that seem to come out of nowhere.

The most valuable element of working with Maret was how supportive she has been through this whole transition.  I consider myself a strong person, but there were days I felt overwhelmed.  By listening and putting things into perspective she helped me see that what I was going through was perfectly normal and would pass.  She was open and honest and always supportive.  I always felt she genuinely wanted me to succeed.  Even though our formal coaching relationship has ended she continues to make herself available, providing valuable insight and sound, professional advice.

Through Maret's assistance and my own hard work, I have landed a job I am excited about and that will help me achieve my goals.  Working with Maret was the most important and valuable decision I made during this transition.  Thank you Maret!  I couldn't have done it without you!

Jamie Youmans,
Arlington, VA 

"I Landed the First Job I Applied to after Starting Work
with Maret!"

Upon completing my Master's program in Public Heath, I worked in several interesting consulting positions.  While I enjoyed the work, I was committed to landing a full-time position in the field.  But something was holding me back, I just didn't know what.  I had been searching for over six months and my frustration level was high!

During our very first session, Maret advised me on how to alter my career transition strategy.  She also provided specifics on how to revise my resume to support this new approach.

The results were immediate!  I landed an interview for an extremely interesting position!

Maret guided me through the first and second round of interviews.  She helped me develop language and success stories to fully explain my qualifications for the position.  We discussed tactics during our coaching sessions and she offered additional support via email. 

She also made herself available to me via telephone between our regularly scheduled sessions.  She was patient with me when I felt anxious and had lots of questions about the process.

I am thrilled to say I landed the job! 

Upon receiving the offer, Maret also helped me through the salary negation phase.  Thanks to her, I have developed key negotiation skills I can put to use throughout the rest of my career. 

Through my work with Maret, I broke through the impasse I was at and dramatically increased my self confidence!  I highly recommend Maret to women who want to land a position that is the right fit for them!

Samantha Clarke,
Washington, DC

Nonprofit Manager Finds the Right Career Fit

Maret has helped me navigate two successful job searches.   Each time, she helped me identify and articulate my work/life priorities and the ingredients I must have in a job.  She held me accountable--to myself and my goals--and did not let me fall into the trap of just taking jobs that were offered that were in my comfort zone.  Maret makes each client a full partner in the process of meeting their goals.  She listens, advises, and guides in a way that keeps you true to yourself--no matter what your goal.

Katrina Wright,
Washington, DC

Public Relations Professional Lands Governor-Appointed Position

Before I started working with Maret, I felt unmotivated and frustrated trying to determine a new direction in my career.  I found it difficult to focus on work and was overwhelmed.  To help ease the frustration, I haphazardly applied to various job openings, but none of them worked out and I failed to find a clear direction.  This process was taking a toll on my self-esteem and confidence level. 

Maret helped me identify the exact source of my frustration.  It was geography.  Through my coaching sessions with her, I realized that I did enjoy my current career field, but I did not like the geographic region I was living in. 

Maret helped me see what was really going to make me happy was relocating back to the Midwest where I grew up.  Identifying this missing link allowed me to bust through the quagmire of doubts, worries and frustrations. 

Maret coached me to mobilize the power of my home state network to uncover job openings in my field.  As a result, I landed an amazing position appointed by the Governor! 

I am excited to be moving back home to be near family and friends and to return to the lifestyle I had been missing so much.  Maret helped me lift the fog that was hanging heavy on my career and on my life.  I'm looking forward to this bright new opportunity and am grateful that Maret helped me open the door to it!

Mary Thompson,
Des Moines, Iowa 



 

Former U.S. Army Commander Makes Successful
Transition to Private Sector

After over nine years in the military, I made the decision to transition into the civilian world.  However, having been in the army my entire career, I was unsure exactly what type of private sector job would be right for me or how to go about landing such a position. 

Maret helped me focus on areas in the job market that best suited me and showed me how to narrow my search and strategy to get the job I wanted.  She also helped me be selective about the jobs I applied to by helping me develop my personalized criteria for a fulfilling career. 

It was tough after coming out of the military to know what the right job for me was going to be.  With the help of Maret and her organized approach to getting what I wanted from my search, I was able to find an amazing job that is an excellent match for my strengths and professional interests. 

As I prepared for my new position, Maret also coached me on how to make a successful transition from the military culture to the civilian work world.  I continue to meet with Maret to keep my career goals on track.  Thanks Maret!

Augusta Hemann,

Lorton, VA

Philanthropy Officer Develops Leadership Skills - Sees Results in One Week!

Before I started working with Maret, I was doing well in my career.  I had just received an excellent review and an elevated job titled.  However, I wanted assistance in taking my career to the next level.  Specifically, I wanted help with developing my leadership skills. 

In our first session, Maret challenged me to think of how I could change my behavior to be more of a leader in the office.  As a result of that first discussion, I was able to implement several key strategies right away.  I saw the results of her coaching the very first week! 

Maret helped me accentuate what was already working for me and banish old habits that were no longer serving me. 

Cristina Villegas,
Washington, DC

Leadership Management Director finds Maret's Coaching Invaluable

I have found working with Maret to be invaluable to my career and personal growth.  She is amazingly adept at getting you to understand how to remove obstacles and create opportunities, as well as how to create and execute on a vision. 

Maret's coaching has consistently helped me through a variety of challenges including tough professional assignments, working with rapidly shifting requirements and finding my place in the midst of a major corporate merger.

She always knows the right thing to say, or question to ask, to help get me back on track both professionally and personally.  I have also recommended her to others that have had excellent results through her.

Cathleen Lavelle,
Marietta, Georgia

Project Manager Strengthens Leadership Presence

I learned so much from Maret in a short amount of time!  Specifically, she helped me develop strong communication skills that greatly enhanced my leadership presence.  

Maret provided me with the tools that allowed me to present myself as a confident business woman.  Before working with Maret, I sometimes portrayed myself in a girlish fashion.  Maret helped me enhance my interpersonal communication techniques and I now present myself as a mature woman with a confident tone and style.

The results have been fantastic.  My managers took note of my new leadership skills and I am currently being considered for a very big promotion at my company!

Thanks to Maret, I have developed a powerful communication style that will serve me well as I continue to move up in my career. 

Rafet Fye,
Potomac, Maryland