"Mary is an excellent listener and asks the right questions of all stakeholders (from the CEO to a new employee) to get at the root of what you are trying to achieve. She is an excellent partner who understands time constraints and demands and works to meet deliverables.

I personally appreciated working with Mary because she was very supportive and had the attitude “if you don’t look good, we don’t look good” which made the relationship symbiotic and very successful. We are pleased with the new online training and recommend MMCG for the development of customized training – on and off-line!"

- DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCIAL SERVICES-

“Mary provided a high level of direction, guidance and support throughout all aspects the strategic planning process. She's a great listener, encourages and responds favorably to feedback, and is detail-oriented. The planning materials she provided were a wonderful framework to begin the pre-planning process and were easily tailored to our organization.

She can see at both the macro and micro level and was helpful in keeping our planning committee focused on developing reasonable outcomes so we could be successfully in carrying out our plan.

Overall, Mary is a highly competent, enthusiastic, and experienced Strategic Planning retreat planner and facilitator."

- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NON-PROFIT AGENCY FOR ENDING HOMELESSNESS-

"Mary is an excellent listener and asks the right questions of all stakeholders (from the CEO to a new employee) to get at the root of what you are trying to achieve. She is an excellent partner who understands time constraints and demands and works to meet deliverables.

I personally appreciated working with Mary because she was very supportive and had the attitude “if you don’t look good, we don’t look good” which made the relationship symbiotic and very successful. We are pleased with the new online training and recommend MMCG for the development of customized training – on and off-line!"

– DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCIAL SERVICES-

“Mary coached me through an extraordinary professional transition several years ago; guiding me to identify, define, and articulate my authentic purpose. Through interactive resources—assessments, readings, activities, etc., Mary gave me the tools and language to envision and map my journey. In this work, I developed confidence and clarity about my strengths and insight into how to best deploy them. Ultimately, I took a leap of faith and landed my dream job. 

Today, as my executive coach, our work has a different texture. Mary challenges me to deconstruct and reframe situations where I believe I got my leadership wrong and provides resources to help me course correct. We also celebrate my wins together. What makes Mary so special is not just her incredible expertise and welcoming presence, but that her investment in me is palpable. With Mary, I feel seen, heard, appreciated, and empowered to be the best version of myself. I treasure our work together.”

- COO, HIGHER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION-

“Owning a business is tough. Who does the entrepreneur turn to when it appears nothing is moving forward? For me, it was Mary. The SHIFT-IT visual process encouraged me to look honestly at my future and to let go of any fear because I was able to literally map out a clear, step-by-step plan.

Mary's guidance was instrumental in seeing I am ready and able to reach my long-term goals. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to get to the next level in his or her business or personal life.”

- PRESIDENT, WOMEN’S FASHION RETAILER-

“I made lots of shifts this year including quitting my job, starting my own business, and getting healthy.

 I chose the SHIFT-IT process with Mary because I trusted she would dually push, but also exhibit care during this time of questioning and transitioning.  This process was a way to go further in my journey and to gain focus and clarity.

 It is exciting to continue to make space for my own growth and where SHIFT-IT has led me. What a gift to be able to visualize this! Thank you Mary!”

- PRESIDENT, EVENT AND CONFERENCE PLANNING SERVICES-

“After 15 steadfast years of service in public education, Mary's superior guidance allowed me to achieve my goals for a full career pivot. Mary and I worked in tandem assessing my strengths, needs and desires for a new career pathway.

As I have stepped forth in a new arena, I am confident that our work together has provided me with the tools I need to become successful in my exciting new career!

I must express much gratitude to Mary for her level of commitment to our work together and truly being the consummate coach working toward a shared goal.”

- FORMER HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER-

“The Shift It program was for my long-term retirement planning, because truthfully, I didn’t think I could change my life any sooner. However, working with Mary through this visual, challenging, fun, creative process was a wakeup call. Not only could I change direction, but if I did, life would be more joyful and balanced now. 

When an unexpected opportunity arose, I was prepared. I left my “secure” job and started my own business. There was no need to wonder “what if.” I had already visualized it, and I knew it would be extraordinary. As a risk adverse person, it was the perfect balance of planning and trust.

Mary is a phenomenal coach because she listens not just to what you are saying but also to what goes unspoken. She compassionately challenges you because she wants you to succeed. With a blend of humor and wisdom, she zeroes in on what needs attention while reinforcing your progress. It’s clear she has years of experience backing her up, and yet the insights are tailored for you.   

Invest in yourself by working with Mary. Your now and future selves will thank you.” 

VICTORIA SIMEK

-OWNER, VSIMEK ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS-

“Mary’s coaching helped me maximize my potential to provide more value to the company.  After our initial conversation I was energized to partner with her to embark on a new journey of learning, growth, and self-reflection.

 I would recommend Mary to others because her coaching style is empowering – she asks questions that led me to come up answers for myself.  She is great at building rapport and she gained my trust through her authenticity. Her coaching guided me to bridge the gap between what desired outcomes and the perceptions & issues that were holding me back.  

I particularly enjoyed Mary’s uplifting energy!”

-DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SERVICES-

“I decided after a significant birthday to perform a bit of an "audit" of my life. Among my focal points: a very pressing and specific question regarding a leadership opportunity at my current employment. I knew Mary would be the perfect partner to help me answer it. She's smart, she's honest, she'd hold me accountable. What happened after engaging Mary's services however, was an epic broadening; a recognition there were much bigger questions to consider for myself and what I wanted to do with this next chapter of my life professionally and personally. 

Together we discovered what is truly important and essential to me, to bring my best self to my leadership. We mapped out specific next steps-- not just the immediate career opportunity, but also where I really want to be next and how to get there. I walked away with an invaluable understanding of myself and a solid action plan. 

Mary is insightful, witty, creative and fun. She challenges your perceptions, and dissolves the wishy-washiness and procrastination we sometimes get mired in. The entire process was an essential examination for me, one that I'm very grateful for -- Thank you Mary!”

-DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PHILANTHROPICAL FOUNDATION-

“I would recommend this workshop to anyone because of Mary's ability to effectively listen to people and guide them to insight about their professional lives. She brings positive energy to every interaction, which conveyed to me her total engagement with our group and with our stories. She reached out to everyone and treated everyone's comments with respect and in doing so drew us into listening to each other. She got us to not only deeply listen to each other but also to respond with care and support- sometimes between strangers. Mary helped us tap into the authentic communicator that exists in all of us and to help us see how these skills can empower us to move forward in our leadership and careers.”

-PRESIDENT, WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NON-PROFIT-

“Mary brings an extraordinary combination of detail and big picture to her management of projects. She is passionate about personal development and ultimately in how that leads to organizational health and effectiveness. I highly recommend Mary for any role dealing with the facilitation of growth and learning in people and organizations.”

- DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM-