What my clients say
* Names have been changed to protect the privacy of my clients as confidentiality is an important element of our designed alliance.
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'I owe to Maria the realization that, the deeper I connect with myself, the stronger my relationships become.'
Maria has a unique way of helping leaders build strong relationships. Through our work together she first helped me connect with my feelings in ways I had not experienced before. Once that connection to my heart was established, Maria helped me to acknowledge, appreciate and embrace my feelings. From that moment on, my feelings became a strong ally, which worked for me and not against me (the latter being mostly the case in the past). That became the foundation, which empowered me to voluntarily step out of my comfort cage and experience freedom in a more confident and enjoyable way. I opened up to the world on a healthier basis and that started to lead to stronger relationships. Thank you Maria.
~Alex V.
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'Maria is a great coach! Worked with her and she was able to guide me and provide visibility into my own issues in order for me to solve them.'
Definitely recommend Maria as someone that can help guide you in order to understand how you think, how your mind works and how you are the one that can take the necessary steps to improve the areas you need.
She's a guide, and does all this with a certain charm that transmits peace, calmness and is such a relieve to have her guide and support when you need this help. Also, having those sessions helped venting, having someone hear your thoughts without criticism, actively listening and just providing advice and support was relieving in so many ways.
Shared techniques and tools that helped me improve on areas I wanted to work on.
Would definitely recommend working with her.’
~Daniel B.
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'Maria picks ups on what is not being said and gently guided me toward knowing myself just a little bit better than I did just the moment before.'
I have had the pleasure of being part of a coaching cohort with Maria for over a year which involves coaching and being coached. In this cohort, I have experienced the power of Maria's coaching first hand and she is truly one of the most insightful, intuitive coaches I have ever known.
Her intuition about what she is seeing and reflecting is spot on. She asks great questions and will also gently encourage and challenge you to move forward on what is most important in your life, work and relationships.
Maria has my highest recommendation.
~Linda M.
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‘I am always in a better, although admittedly uncomfortable place after our sessions.’
I’ve been seen and heard by someone that sees the good in me and is committed to helping me unlock it. Through Maria’s gentle yet direct approach I am discovering parts of me I was unaware of. I have a newfound appreciation for myself and what I am capable of particularly in the relational realm.
~Charlie M.
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'I got to reflect on my changing relationship and determine how I want it to move forward.'
I came to Maria with a very sensitive issue. Something so tricky and personal that I’ve been hesitant to talk about it with my family or friends since I’m afraid I might actually put a weight on their shoulders by discussing it.
Maria managed to offer me such a safe space that the pent up emotion that was bugging me got a space to go somewhere. I got to experience it, feel it, and understand it. I got the opportunity to discern what is important about the topic to me, and how as well as who I want to be in relation to it. I got to reflect on my changing relationship and determine how I want it to move forward.
She managed to show me all this by bringing me back to my core, give me space, and have me listen to my body and what it was saying. All this intensity was possible thanks to her offering me a safe space and an infinite amount of warmth whilst knowing when to be lighthearted as well.
If you’ve read this review up to this point I guess you’ve already figured out I’d warmly recommend her as a coach. Maria, you did an extraordinary job with me.
~Luca R.
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'I view my coaching relationship with Maria as a container in which I am learning to trust myself in relationship to other people.'
I knew I wanted to change my relationships with the people I care most about. I had a sense that I needed to change my relationship with myself in order to accomplish that. I didn’t know how but I was eager and open to learn and try something new as it was very apparent to me that my people pleasing and avoidant tendencies were not the way to go.
I view my coaching relationship with Maria as a container in which I am learning to trust myself in relationship to other people. It is the most honest relationship I have with great communication and connectivity. I am beginning to view myself as capable of strong healthy relationships with others and am actively cultivating better relationships with my wife and daughters.’
~Jonathan M.
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'Maria possesses exceptional awareness and discernment in areas of attention, leadership, and coaching.'
She brings light where there is darkness. Joy where there is anxiety. Clarity where there is confusion. I feel grateful to have worked with her.
~Sean (business owner)
Retreat testimonials
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'The Mountain, the People, the Feeling.'
Climbing up the misty mountain, being part of something bigger than myself and having the opportunity to be held by a group of amazing people with big hearts and big brains. This has changed me and is an experience I will cherish forever.
~Hrvoyka K. (business owner)
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'The mount Olympus retreat was an exhilarating moment in time full of unexpected treasures.'
Visceral connection to nature, spiritual connection to others, and community building around a table of glorious food prepared with love. The light and shadow of Mount Olympus are a warm memory in my heart.
~Karen S. (entrepreneur and business owner)
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'No photos or words can truly capture the unique Mount Olympus experience!'
Being on the mountain, away from the chaos of the city, surrounded by nature and other like-minded people, filled me with energy and gave me the clarity to see what's important to me. Returning to my routine after the Life Goats retreat, I realized I could see things from a calmer perspective. That helped me organize my next steps towards my life and career goals.
~Anastasia A. (entrepreneur and web developer)