Testimonials

Laura

Teacher of 10 years

Seeking a major career change

“Right away when I was on the phone with Maureen to see if we wanted to work together, I knew that this was going to be good. Maureen’s ability to set a rich path of exploration - one that is hands-on oriented and reflection-oriented - is masterful. It is such a fruitful path because she is skilled at pausing to check in on how traveling along that path is going - what questions are arising, feelings, sensations. I went to Maureen because I stepped out of my role teaching high school English after ten years, and I was interested in digging in deep to look at passions that may have been sleeping or possibilities I didn’t even know I might want to explore. I felt like I was doing hard work, and it was hard work that was life-giving to my system. I am so happy to have all the tools that we used throughout our time together as I go forward on my path. I am so grateful to Maureen for her sincere compassion, deep questioning, and connective perspective in my journey of designing a life where I feel I am honoring who I am in the fabric of the world.”

Timothy

Mid 40's - Seeking a Career Transition

Looking for a new start to a career

"Maureen helped me put "boots on the ground." I was able to get out of my head and take action on some of the things that were hard for me to imagine. As a result of our coaching, I was able to reimagine what is possible for employment. I gained clarity and have hope for finding a good fitting job."

Nora

Mid 20's - College Graduate

Making sense of future endevours after college

"Maureen has helped me navigate life after college through uplifting me and making me excited about all the possibilities my future holds. I like the ways Maureen pushes me to think more positively about who I am as a person and what I am capable of. My sessions with her are so much more than career coaching. She works with me on all levels and it has helped me feel more clarity about who I am as a whole."

Ellie K.

Post High School

What and where to begin after high school... work or education.

"This experience gave me way more than I expected. I felt like I was able to discover myself more. I didn't realize how many jobs that I could be interested in until I did some of the exercises and wrote them down.....I learned that there a lot that is possible for me."

Mark

Middle of Life - Professional Transition

Recreating his self

When I started working with Maureen I was unable to return to my previous profession.... When asked "What do you want to do?" I had no idea. Maureen and I began working with some pretty intense self-discovery exercises and I realized new aspects of myself that I really never knew. She even helped me realize some hobbies outside of work that I had never thought of!!!!

I was truly surprised what Maureen and I discovered on that journey. Maureen helped me figure that out. It took some time, she was patient and provided a safe place to work through everything I was going through and had been through. As Maureen said, "I am able to start a chapter in my life," She was absolutely right! I went from dreading the future to embracing it, and for the first time, in a really long time, I am excited about what lies ahead and I have Maureen to thank for that!!!

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Testimonials from Students and Instructors

Jamie

High School Special Education Teacher

"Seeking support for my students in their transition out of high school"

Personally, I do not think a better person could have been chosen who was more caring to work with our kiddos. Maureen was invested and it showed. Professionally, she worked with our students to help them acquire skills needed to be successful. She put much consideration into finding locations for students to job shadow in areas that fit their interests. She was always pleasant to work with and students really enjoyed working with her.

Lori

High School Special Education Teacher

"What are my students going to do when they graduate from high school?"

Collaborating with Maureen at Mancelona High School has been very beneficial for our juniors and seniors. Both teachers and students valued her communicaiton skills, whether in face-to-face interactions through emails. Her unwavering attendance and priority on our students' needs, along with her talent for organizing visits and inviting guest speakers, are greatly influenced our students' post-secondary visions.

Nelson

High School Senior

"What do I do next in my life?"

Maureen was so nice and helpful when it came to helping me find what I was thinking about doing after high school. At the time I had no idea what I wanted to do. Even talking with her, it took some time and some really exciting field trips to which she eventually helped me point down the right path. Maureen was someone I found easy to talk to and she was understanding when it came to my personal life and my education.

Nevaeh

High School Junior

"What am I to do after high school?"

Maureen really helped me think about jobs. We went off campus and visited places that could eventually be a good job for me. It was fun and entertaining and I learned some new stuff.