"Maret is a Cut-Above in the Coaching Profession."

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 led. 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 other coaches I had spoken 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 others who want to achieve results now!

Linda Priebe,
Attorney




"With Maret's Assistance I Landed the Exact Type
of Position I was Looking for in My Target Field."

When I hired Maret I had been out of work for eight months.  Although I had been diligently job searching the entire time, I hadn't received any offers.  I felt lost. 

I was starting to doubt myself after being out of work for so long.  I wasn't sure I was on the right path with my job search.  I knew I needed a more structured approach and someone to help me focus. 

Maret took me through her very well-organized, step-by-step process.  She gave me assignments that were easy to follow and complete.  This systematic approach helped me move out of a state of feeling overburdened and overwhelmed and into a mode of taking positive action.

Maret built my self-confidence back up by helping me recognize my professional accomplishments and skills.  She also did an excellent job of preparing me for interviews.  Maret coached me on how to answer the tough interview questions and how to handle salary negotiations.

With Maret's assistance I landed the exact type of position I was looking for in my target field. 

Sometimes it is necessary to have an objective view from someone outside one's immediate circle to help you see things differently and move forward.  I am very grateful to have connected with Maret and to have her in my corner supporting me.

Elaine Victor,
Telecommunications Professional 
 

Chief Financial Officer Calls Maret Her "Secret Business Partner"

When I was promoted to the Chief Financial Officer position at my company, I reached out to Maret for support.  Her assistance has been extremely valuable as I settle into this demanding role.
 
Maret is an excellent sounding board.  She puts things into perspective and helps me create realistic action plans to achieve my goals.  Maret assists me with both high-level strategic planning as well as implementation.

As a busy working mother with two young children, balancing work and family is also a challenge.  Maret puts forward insightful questions that encourage me to break out of negative patterns both at the office and at home.  Her coaching has supported my ambition to take my career to the next level.  I am delighted to have Maret as my "Secret Business Partner" while I successfully navigate my new leadership role.

Ann Blake,
Chief Financial Officer




"Working with Maret was the Best Investment I Ever Made."

Working with Maret was the best investment I ever made.  From our first conversation, I felt invigorated.  I was in a challenging position because I was tackling both a career transition and a geographic move.  She helped me connect with my skill sets and truly recognize the value of my contributions.  This has led to an internal shift and a tremendous surge to my self confidence.  I feel more grounded, secure and able to clearly see my own potential.  Hiring Maret was the best thing I ever did on my own behalf.  It has been an absolutely invaluable experience.

Jenni Keller,
Web-Based Communications Manager




"I Was Ready to Quit.  Within a Few Weeks of Working with Maret My Life Changed."

Maret is an amazing coach and career builder.  Three years into my dream job, I was ready to quit.  My workload, office politics and my boss were driving me nuts.  In addition, my drive to get a promotion was consuming me and my boss wasn't receptive to my pleas. 

Within a few weeks of working with Maret my life changed.  Through her coaching, I learned how to effectively team with others and improved my working relationships with both my boss and subordinate.  I also learned how to prioritize my work and life.  I now love it when others say "I don't have time for that" because now I do have time for anything and everything I want.

One of the most important benefits of Maret's program is that it has been the catalyst for me to think and act like an executive within my organization, rather than simply a manager.  I'm also doing extremely well now communicating with abrasive personalities.  Previously, dealing with difficult people was a big challenge for me.

Maret provided me with communication and management tools I know I will use throughout the rest of my career.  As a result of this program, I feel reinvigorated about my work and my professional future.  Thank you Maret!

Andrea Gregory,
Statistician

Economist Lands Ideal Position

After I was laid off from my private sector consulting position, my confidence level plummeted drastically.  This career setback took a significant toll on my self-esteem.

I was feeling unmotivated and negative about my overall career situation.  Working with Maret turned that around.

Maret helped reenergize and refocus me so I could create the outcomes I desired.

As a result, I landed an ideal position with the federal government.  This job is perfectly suited to my career interests as well as to the collaborative, collegial work environment I enjoy. 

Although I was very happy with the initial salary offer, Maret encouraged me to ask for more and helped me plan a strategy to do so.  I'm happy to say I successfully negotiated a $5,000 increase to the starting salary. 

Maret's coaching was invaluable as I faced the daunting challenge of getting myself out of a paralyzing rut and into the right job for me.

Micah Thomas,
Economist

"Working with Maret was One of the Best Investments I Ever Made."

I have used Maret's coaching and resume services throughout the last seven years and she has assisted me with three successful job searches. 

When it's time to think strategically about what's next in my career and update my resume and cover letter in a sharp way, I turn to Maret.  In the current market, having a strong resume and cover letter is more important than ever so it's worth investing in Maret's support because she has a wonderful ability of helping you create very strong documents.  She has updated my resume on numerous occasions and every time I reach out to her for guidance, her suggestions are always exactly what I'm looking for. 

With Maret's expertise, my resume looks incredible and I have no doubt it is the reason why I've gotten a number of interviews and job offers.  Now my friends and colleagues come to me for resume advice and edits because my resume looks so good.  I am so glad to have a top-notch resume and cover letter template at my fingertips when I need it and can easily update it as I grow in my career.  Working with Maret was one of the best investments I ever made and allows me to feel confident in my accomplishments and skill sets each time I start to orchestrate a new job search.

Elisabeth Gehl,
Federal Relations Director

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. 

I am excited to be moving back home to 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, 
Senior Public Relations Director 

Philanthropy Officer Achieves Immediate Results 

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 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,
Philanthropy Officer

Senior Health Education Manager Rebuilds Career with Positive Professional Move

My New Year's resolution was to find employment that would rebuild my career and set me on a path to fulfilling my career goals in health professional education.  I was lucky to work with Maret to help me achieve these goals. 

Through her expert guidance, I greatly improved my resume and interview skills.  Gaining the confidence I needed to aggressively tackle the job market, she helped me more clearly define my skills and expertise. 

I successfully landed a great job that will allow the kind of growth and opportunity I was looking for and Maret was a big part of that success.

Audrey Shively,
Senior Health Education Manager





"Maret Helps Me Sharpen the Vision of What I Want so I Can Move Forward with a Greater Sense of Clarity, Purpose and Self-Assurance." 

I have worked with Maret for over 8 years and am continuously pleased with the results.  Throughout that time, she has helped me change careers and execute several job searches.  Maret is a delight to work with.  Her friendly, accessible and upbeat personality, make it a pleasure to collaborate with her.  Specifically, Maret helps me sharpen the vision of what I want so I can move forward with a greater sense of clarity, purpose and self-assurance.  This allows me to truly follow my career passions instead of accepting the status quo.  Working with Maret keeps me motivated, on track and steadily moving up in my career. 

Abigail Chadwick,
Human Resources

"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,
Public Health Manager





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,
Association Director 

"Working with Maret Helped Plant a Seed that has Become My Passion and My Business."

As a child, I loved art class and fell in love with photography from the first time I picked up a camera.  Becoming a photographer seemed like it would be my absolute dream job.  However, until my work with Maret, I never let myself take that dream seriously.  I always thought I needed to pursue a more "serious" career.  Meanwhile, my creative spirit felt starved.  Working with Maret helped plant a seed that has become my passion and my business.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to express my creativity while sharing my talents with others.  I love to tell stories and evoke emotions through photography.  To see some of my work, please feel free to visit www.kaycampbellphotography.com.

Kay Campbell,
Photographer





Marketing Consultant Negotiates 12% Salary Increase

When my annual contract negotiations were coming up, I felt many conflicting emotions.  On one hand, I wanted to receive a significant pay increase - especially in light of the fact that a new consultant had just been brought on board at a higher rate than me.  On the other hand, salary discussions - or any negotiation conversation for that matter - make me very uncomfortable. My usual knee-jerk reaction is to avoid them altogether.

I was feeling resentful that others at the firm were making more money.  If I didn't ask for an increase, I knew the resentment would fester.  I'd seen this pattern in myself before.  I wanted to change this destructive pattern and Maret gave me the tools and support to successfully do just that.

Maret coached me on what to say and how to say it.  With her guidance, I gained the courage to have the difficult conversation and stand my ground.  As a result, I negotiated a 12% salary increase!

I also developed valuable negotiation skills I will use time and again throughout my career as well as in my personal life.  Thank you Maret.  You were instrumental in me achieving this goal!

Meredith Deangelis,
Marketing Consultant

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 getting 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 landed 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,

Management Consultant

Mother of Two Returns to Full Time Work

I am an information technology professional.  Upon the birth of my second child, 14 years ago, I decided to scale back my hours and work part-time.

Now that both my children are teenagers (how did that happen!) I decided to return to full-time work.  I knew I needed to be able to discuss the type of job I wanted and the skills I would bring to a potential position.  I was at a loss on how to "sell myself" to prospective employers. 

Maret helped me develop success stories to use in job interviews that allowed me to discuss my qualifications with confidence.  She also helped me recognize and embrace my skills and talents. 

I'm happy to say I've accepted an excellent full-time position that is a great match for my strengths and will allow me to develop my leadership and management skills!  I continue to meet with Maret to discuss strategy as I settle in and get comfortable at my new job.

Chris St. Clair,
Informational Technology Professional




 

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, 
Nonprofit Manager 





Career-Changer Receives Assistance
Overhauling Resume for New Field
 
I was in the process of switching career fields and needed a resume that would speak to my new target hiring managers.  I wasn't sure where to start in terms of translating the experience from my previous field into relevant language for the new industry.  Maret took care of all that and created a resume that powerfully communicates my strengths and accomplishments.  I now have a compelling document I'm extremely proud of and one that persuasively conveys the value offer. 

It was difficult for me to reach out to ask for help because I thought this was something I should be able to do on my own.  I'm so glad I hired Maret to do it for me.  Since I simply don't have the expertise she does, I could have never created a finished product of this caliber.  Thank you Maret.  I couldn't be happier with the final outcome.

D. DuRoss,
Trade Manager 

"Working with Maret was the Most Important and Valuable Decision I Made During this Transition."

After serving as an officer in the United States Army for over two decades, I decided to pursue opportunities in the private sector.  I had made the decision not to work in the Defense industry and knew my resume and approach needed a major overhaul. 

Maret helped me in several crucial ways.  The most important was to break down the process into small, manageable tasks that enabled me to focus my efforts and gave me back the control I felt I was losing.  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,
Deputy Director of Operations

Successful Salary Negotiation

I recently accepted a new job.  I was happy with the initial salary offer because it was 20% more than I was currently making.  I was ready to accept the offer as is.

However, Maret encouraged me not to simply accept the first offer and to negotiate for more.  She helped me craft a customized approach with specific language to use.  Even though I was nervous, I went ahead and negotiated.

I'm happy to say the result was an $8,000 increase in my annual compensation!  And, the amazing part is, I accomplished this with only five minutes work.  All it took was calling the recruiter and then sending him a follow-up email (which Maret helped me write.) 

If it had not been for Maret, I would not have asked for the additional pay.  Now, I will earn an additional $8,000 per year and my future raises will be a percentage of this higher base salary.  Thank you Maret!

Jessenia Gonzalez, 
Manager, Customer Relationship Management 

"Maret's Ability to Help Others Connect with their Strengths and Accomplish their Goals is Unparalleled."

Maret's ability to help others connect with their strengths and accomplish their goals is unparalleled.  Her listening skills are second to none.  She has the unique ability to help you laser in on the real issues so you can gain clarity and achieve your desired results.  Maret is a consummate professional and a delight to work with. 

Sharon Brooks,
Marketing Strategist

Mom Facing "Empty Nest" Rebuilds Self Confidence

I felt a very strong need to do something different with my career but I didn't know what would make me happy.  I was ready for a new challenge but my lack of self-confidence was preventing me from moving forward.  I would talk myself out of any option I considered, telling myself I couldn't succeed at anything new.  I felt like a ball in a pinball machine - I just keep bouncing all over the place. 

In addition to lacking self-confidence, my challenges also included time management, structure, focus and holding myself accountable.  Maret helped me with all these obstacles!

She also assisted me in achieving concrete direction by putting together goals and deadlines - thereby creating accountability.  This was the catalyst that allowed me to focus and overcome my procrastination and feelings of overwhelm.

Most of all, Maret helped me believe in myself and gave me confidence I never had before.  She is fantastic at what she does - and I will continue to recommend her to anyone I know who needs services like hers.  Thanks to Maret, I feel a renewed sense of hope and will no longer let fear stop me from moving forward with my dreams!

Aimee Smith,
Marketing Director

Lily Graves,
Vice President 

"Maret Helped Me Define What I Want - and Get It."

Maret helped me define what I want - and get it.  The career change I wanted to make was a significant departure from what I had been doing for the last several years.  As such, I questioned myself as to whether I could actually make the leap.  Through my work with Maret, I developed the self-confidence to know I can do the things I really want to do. 

Renee C.,
Government Affairs Director






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If you would like guidance developing and achieving your professional goals, I invite you to schedule a complimentary Career Acceleration Strategy Session. 

This 20-minute telephone call is an opportunity for me to learn about you, your background and your unique goals and challenges.  

Based on our meeting, we'll discuss whether or not coaching is right for you at at this time and if so, whether or not I am the best coach for you based on your desired outcomes and needs. 

You do not have to have your goals specifically defined before you start coaching.  Helping you get clear on your vision is part of the service I provide. 

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