Client wins & love notes

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(01) — Leadership transformationsIn their words

Michelle Lamberta

Director of Customer Success · MaestroQA

IC Manager Director

"A log flume. A strenuous, steep climb where at the top I faced my biggest fears. Once I overcame them I could let go. Now I'm enjoying the ride, leading my team from a place of human connection and inner peace."

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Focus: Two pivotal moments at a tech startup: joining the customer success team, then managing and now directing it.
Growth: Confidence in her decisions, executive presence with the C-suite, and giving valuable feedback without fear, building a culture of trust and psychological safety.
What's different: More fulfilled at work, less anxious, more inner peace, and comfortable navigating ongoing challenges.
What enabled it: Letting go of perfectionism, leading with vulnerability, and dropping the belief that she had to climb the ladder to feel worthy. "There is no need to burn out anymore."

Ana Paula Mendez

Sr. Manager, Franchise Strategy & BI · The Coca-Cola Company

Stuck Clear Aligned

"Tu ayuda a ordenar el desorden."Your help to put order into the chaos.

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Goals: More purpose and impact for herself and her team, and stronger relationships with her boss and direct reports.
Clarity: "I had no idea what I wanted and felt stuck. Now I'm very clear about what I want and need, and I can explain it." She applied for roles aligned with where she wants to grow.
Confidence: Clearer communication helped her cut through the noise, get to the root cause and create more impact in meetings and projects.
What helped: Tools to explore, accountability that gave her discipline, and Maria's first-day reminder: "You have to do the work."

Lauren Brady

Director of Digital Consulting · HigherVisibility

100% in 85 / 15 Bigger impact

"I trust and believe in my team, and that empowers them to own their decisions. A win-win."

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Goals: Accountability and ownership across the team: releasing control so people plan, decide and own their path to success.
Biggest shift: Letting go of controlling, an ingrained behaviour that had served her well but had become the biggest obstacle to her advancement.
What's different: She now spends 15% of her time working on the business and 85% in it, up from 100% in it, managing people and putting out fires.
What's possible: Contributing in more meaningful ways, a bigger impact on department and company growth, and honouring her boundaries.

(02) — Career shiftsBefore → after

Natalie R.

Grinding, under water, unclear on her next move.

Clarity on her strengths and non-negotiables, a new CV and LinkedIn, and an offer from her first choice with a 40% salary increase in under three months.

Ashley B.

Looking for self-confidence.

Reconnected with her music, launched a song on Spotify, was promoted to Director at EA and moved cities to follow her dream.

Matthew B.

In grinding mode as an engineering manager at Twitch.

Found work-life balance and space for creativity, secured two promotions for his team and took the leap to start his own business.

Marisa

Burnt out and stuck.

Set boundaries, tapped into her best version, was promoted to Director, bought a home and moved to a company with aligned values.

T.J.

A ten-year dream of creating his own video game.

Got clear on his why and, in six months, built the story and had a team developing it.

Katy

Unmotivated and frustrated at work.

Started a community book club and a writing side hustle, then moved to the UK for a PhD.

(03) — Love notesWe love our clients

Like talking with a good friend.

Notes from leaders, makers and career changers across North America and beyond.

The Career Clarity Coaching program has been life-changing. Just when you thought you knew yourself, Maria helps you expand your understanding of who you could be. I now have the tools to continue this journey with confidence, clarity and a sense of wonder.

Ivy MurutiProgram Advisor, UNBC

I'm leaving our time together a much better leader and colleague, with greater professional clarity and confidence in many areas.

Megan PalmisonSales Leader, Marriott International

I've worked with Maria for a year and found it very transformative. I'm walking away a more well-rounded person for myself, my family and my colleagues. It is truly like talking with a good friend from day one!

Amanda AmbeauManager, TriNet

Maria is an intuitive and empathetic coach who pushed me to dig deeper and become more conscious of my purpose. She organically drew insights from each session that I could put into practice, professionally and personally.

Carin RichardManager of Sales, LinkedIn

Coaching helped me bring balance to my personal and professional life and grow by becoming more aware of who I am as a human being. It's been a real life changer.

Alex Page-CussonFinancial Director, TC Continental

She has been a shining light. Maria gave me a fresh perspective on my work-life balance and helped me think outside the box and work towards my goals. She is attentive, helpful and kind.

Rose MezaInstructional Designer, LinkedIn

Maria challenged me to change my perspective and gave me valuable tools to overcome my self-doubts. She is personable, direct and genuine, with an energy that made me feel comfortable right away.

JanineProject Manager

She's been instrumental in helping me achieve my professional goals.

Polina KinchevKite Pharma

This not only helped me with how I approach my interviews but will be something I can use in my everyday life moving forward.

Linda PardekClient

If you want, you will!

Claudia OlivaAgora

She was able to guide me with thought-provoking questions and lead me through some helpful self-discovery exercises.

Coaching clientCareer clarity