Clients are saying…
“Changed the way I see who I am and what’s possible!"
"This was the best investment I've ever made”
“Working with Marian has simply transformed my life. She has helped me unearth my mission of creating positive social impact. She knows how to bring out the greatness in me. She has superhuman EQ and is intrinsically motivated to inspire her clients. This effort culminated successfully in the creation of a new organization.
She has a delightful way of gaining understanding of what makes me tick, what my inner most intentions are and what obstacles may be impeding my progress. She "gets" me. She sometimes knows me better than I know myself. She nudges and supports me, more importantly, she knows how to effectively challenge me. I am predominantly a left-brained, linear thinker. Marian has the unique ability to tap my right brain, creative side. This dramatically transforms the nature of my energy and thinking around planning and creating an inspiring vision of the future. began the exciting process to articulate my longer term vision. Marian rocked my world!”- Robert Adducci
“I know we’ve had many moments over the years, but what we just did was the most profound shift of my life.” - K.D.
“With this new MLA, Marian has become a beacon of creative wonder for your untapped potential. She lifts the blinds from layers of coping to illuminate the dream that we once hid away, that is calling to be freed.
My “before” life was characterized by being helpful and caring for others, while giving up on my desires and dreams to fit into what society wanted. I found success, but rarely fulfillment, in work and personal relationships. Buried underneath all that, I never felt certain that I was good enough.
Now, I’m able to embody my values, believe in myself, shine in my unique way and go for new dreams with no excuses.” - Sas Stark
"With intriguing spiritual insights, down-to-earth humor, and pragmatic business sensibility, [this work] will have you believing that you can indeed wake up inspired, and equip you to create this as a daily reality. Marian coached me for several years and I learned more with each and every session."
- Dr. Beverly Kaye
"Marian brings a unique and perfectly balanced blend of intuition and business savvy. I’m grateful for how she’s guided me to an extraordinary depth of understanding about myself and my inner workings, creating powerful commitment to focused action. My only wish is that I’d found this wisdom years ago!
- Julie Winkle Giulioni
"In the most compassionate way I have ever experienced from another human being, Marian showed me all of the potential and capabilities that I have right inside me. I learned tools to help me have patience, when to standup, when to walk away, how to turn situations around. Years later, I now realize how I’m flourishing in so many ways due to the tools gained. Get ready to be opened to a new level of self (professionally, personally, or spiritually) that lasts a lifetime.” - Brynn Reedy
"Reflecting on my development over the last several years, I am repeatedly reminded of all Marian helped me with. I was asked to speak (on behalf of all employees, to a room filled with top executives). I was at ease, strong and able to share a message that moved the room. The president cried and later called me to thank me again for the speech. I thought of Marian and how her spirit helped me be me. My voice is being expressed, heard and appreciated. Thank you!"
- Carolyn Haug
“Working with Marian was the best coaching experience I have had (as client) over my 15 years in the coaching field.” - Dorothy Largay, master certified coach
“I recently came to Marian about an employee I inherited. I was struggling to “get him” to perform effectively in his role. I saw him as a weak link in our team and constantly letting his colleagues down. He worked hard, but just seemed to miss the mark. He was about to go on a performance improvement plan. Marian encouraged me to change how I saw myself and my role. This changed my interactions with him, which in turn changed his trajectory & behavior. He is now the person I rely on the most to keep our team together, and has become a friend.
This type of experience has been typical of my work with Marian. She coaches me to discover my inner humanity and bring it to the forefront of my day to day. I am more confident in my decisions as a leader as they are aligned with my own values. We all know that how we show up to the world matters, but Marian has made me aware that I may consciously choose this how. She has truly opened my eyes to the potential inside me.” - L.W.
"I am so pleased with our coaching and connection. I'm seeing results. I am grateful for such an abundance of wonderful things. I'm strong and breathing in a purposeful way. For once, I don't feel overwhelmed. I am driving strong initiatives. I feel like a butterfly, soon to fly out into the sun." - Tiffany Seybert
"Where Marian adds so much value is her ability to help people to develop meaningful, actionable plans while also creating the larger shift to greater confidence and the possibilities within you." - Kelly Dotson
"She’s probably one of the most upbeat, positive, insightful, nonjudgmental people I have ever met. Each week I came knowing that I would walk away with something new. This helped me to see ways to give to myself and to my community so that I ended up having even more time. Don’t ask me how that can be, because I still don’t know. I just know this was the best investment that I’ve made in a long time.
My life was great. I was in an enriching relationship, work I loved, a social circle and family life that I enjoyed. So why in the world did I need a coach? I didn’t have a clue but that tiny voice in me said, spend the money and find out. Now I know why. All those things are even better and more fulfilling. I’m taking better care of myself. I’m also taking care of other things in the world in a new way."
-Barbara Woodbury
"I can honestly say that every exercise and every insight offered by Marian led me to a revelation. Her style is gentle and strong. Her words are powerful. She asks important questions that help you find within yourself the answers that are needed." - Kathy Miller
"I’m doing my job in a whole new way. I was made Vice President and continue to get better-than-average raises and bonuses. I have Marian to thank.”
- Chris Laubach
“I’m a totally different person. Before MLA, I had been a smart, high acheiver, but something wasn’t working. In spite of working long hours and trying to do a great job, I felt blocked and a bit bewildered as to why I wasn’t succeeding the way I was used to. Working with Marian has enabled me to lead a more conscious life. It opened up questions I didn’t expect to question. Like an awakening. Now, I feel empowered to step outside of old norms and lead in a way that feels in line with my deep personal values and greater potential. My boss and direct reports feel and applaud this difference and I’m excited to keep growing and evolving.
To her future MLA clients, my advice is to be patient, and open to her teaching methods and tools. During our first few months together, I would be late to our sessions, distracted with work, and questioning the value (amidst so many tasks, meetings and busy schedule). I now look forward to our calls, and consider them to be the most important meeting of the week.” - Laura Wensley
“I've seen some remarkable shifts, and grown & stretched in key ways. If you're ready to stretch your bounds to really grow, Marian can help you get there with more joy, less stress and greater ease. My team, my family and my partner are all beneficiaries! It's practical work and, over time, it trains new muscles and creates greater resilience, problem-solving capacity and creativity. When you're in a leadership position you're constantly building coalitions to create something from nothing with investors, team members, advisors and navigating a lot of complexity. I highly recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity. Just leave some time on her calendar for our sessions too, please! - Luke Pustejovsky
“I was at the top of my game - nice VP title and shiny MBA. Spitting image of success. Smiling on the outside, I managed to conceal a big secret. I was unfulfilled, slave to my lists, subconsciously relying on them to make me look busy and important. Then I got one of those wake up calls... I felt as if I had transcended to a whole new level. That may sound dramatic, but my experience with Marian was nothing short of life changing. Marian is incredibly gifted in the craft of helping people discover and unlock their potential. She can alternate between cheerleader and devil's advocate thoughtfully and seamlessly. She's got the mind of a CEO and the nature of a yogi."
- Roberta Marstellar
“Every day I get to experience the sweet satisfaction of doing work that I love, and it makes me smile. I am now better prepared for challenges and ability to create more joyful flow with colleagues, family and friends.
Marian’s ability to drop the clutter and fortify the foundations of your innermost wishes and desires is brilliant. She has experience, knowledge, all the coolest tools, and a boatload of heartfelt compassion for those of us in the trenches. You couldn’t ask for a better partner through the thick and the thin.
I get a safe place to bounce ideas around. Imagine being able to say your wildest thoughts and dreams and not worry about being judged!
There is now someone in my life who is working for me; who listens, and listens, and challenges, and pokes, and prods, and then whoosh I’m off to the drawing board as a flood of ideas take shape.
Who would have thought I’d have such a consistent partner, champion, guide and expert working with me to bring the best possible solutions and opportunities, and encouraging me to step up on the stage and take that chance? I keep renewing every year to keep those possibilities and opportunities growing.
I know that Marian loves what she does, it comes through in every call. After much work, I too love what I do as my livelihood, and it’s great to experience the possibilities that are an outpouring of the creative energy we generate together in each MLA call. It’s magic.”
- Sanford S.
"I'm smiling today as I look at a barrage of Marian quotes on my office wall. (Evolved people listen to themselves. Rivers do not just change directions easily...) In dealing with things over the past couple weeks, it felt like she was with me, smiling and cheering me on. I'm feeling great today as my partner and I finally made it through some of our big talks. I feel so much lighter. I just can't thank her enough."
- Kelly Smith
“I was a reluctant coachee. After hearing rave reviews from a friend who worked with Marian, finally, a few years later, I called her. She was terrific, explaining the process—the treasure hunting, the discovery, the provocative questions—I signed up, though still not convinced that this would make the difference in my life I was seeking. I struggled for weeks. My avoidance behavior kicked in. However, with Marian’s support, perseverance, and upbeat attitude I stuck with the process. (It is a process.) Marian made it enjoyable and enlightening. Soon, I began to look forward to speaking with her. I re-discovered my gifts, and found where I could link my passion to making a profit. With her wise guidance, three months later, I managed to clear the way for a whole new path. I shared my fears about this dramatic life-change with Marian. She’s helped me understand that I found not just a new way to relate to my work, but a joyful mission!” - Maria Orefice
"Thank you, Marian for breathing oxygen into everything you do. You embody the Jewell lyric, Live a life of love & bravery and you shall lead a life uncommon." - Pam Devereaux
"Marian urged and encouraged me to find the desires of my heart and to invest my power in a life that holds true meaning for me. Working with her has changed my life." - Terry Pfister
"Through my work with Marian, I have learned so much about myself – what inspires me, what deepens my daily life, what I am passionate about, what I value, and how to prioritize in a way that minimizes regrets. I have learned to listen to my heart, and to feel, speak, and act with more confidence." - D'Arcy Ryan
"My work with Marian helped me realize, finally, that I deserve to feel and be and do what makes me truly happy. I could breathe again! I also learned to accept the process and to not expect dramatic overnight change. Marian helped me cultivate the confidence as well as practical strategies." - Christa Gardner
"Marian Baker's talk was excellent. Her clarity and spiritual maturity are remarkable."