Why I Coach

I used to think that my career was my whole identity. I was always “at work”, plotting the future or solving problems. I only knew how to talk about work. I had no real hobbies. I was absent-minded with my loved ones. I half-assed most attempts at self-care. I overwhelmed myself by taking on too much.

Over the past few years, I’ve had to unlearn and unwind from a decade of big hustling and deep grinding. I’ve had to learn to walk slowly. To stand up for my needs. To be more present. To hear what isn't being said. To trust my gut. Today, I appreciate what simply is. Today, how I spend my absurdly short time on this planet is a more conscious choice.

Growing into a coach, has meant I now get to support others on their path to redrawing boundaries, reclaiming the right to rest, and finding meaning in the present moment. It’s a true privilege to be in someone’s corner.

“Maria was able to seamlessly switch from business coach, to life coach, to career coach as needed. Her ear for storytelling helped me craft a cohesive narrative for myself and my business from my most organic thoughts and her empathy offered the space I needed to find the right words.“

- Pre-seed CEO & Founder

“Maria has been an invaluable sounding board, ideation partner, and cheerleader during a particularly tough season where I was overcome by analysis paralysis and burnout. I so appreciate that she structured our sessions to address all aspects of self: the personal, the professional, and the spiritual. Maria possesses a wonderful ability to gently challenge my anxious thought patterns and inspire beautiful, generative reframing of my experiences. I feel very lucky to have Maria as part of my inner circle!“

- Creative Strategist, Freelancer, Writer

What My Clients Say

Who I Coach

I coach people who have realized that their current professional and/or personal life commitments are unsustainable. I am able to best support those who are already, acutely experiencing the pain of living with chronic stress. Sleep deprived. Brain always on. Unable to set or enforce boundaries.

I’ve found firsthand that a lot of this pain coincides with (or perhaps is fueled by?) rising to leadership roles for the first time and having to parent little humans for the first time. As a Mom, I understand the challenges of combining growing careers with growing families.

About You

  • Women who want to become high-performing, high-impact leaders

  • Parents who need a more sustainable way to operate at home and at work

  • Rising stars and leaders who want to redraw their boundaries with work

  • Anyone who wants to live in more alignment, in tune with their authentic self

  • Anyone who is looking for pathways for growth to fulfill their full potential

You’re Ready

  • You feel the pain of chronic stress, workaholism, overwhelm, and overstimulation

  • You are ready to explore new paths and find ways for your true self to show up daily

  • You know why you want a coach and what you want to get out of coaching

  • You cultivate self-inquiry practices (therapy, journaling, meditation, etc.)

  • You are committed to putting in the work - you will take ownership over your outcomes

You’re Invested

  • Desire and ability to work together for at least 3 months and hopefully much longer

  • We become part of each other’s inner circles for years to come

  • We learn, grow, and thrive together

My Non-Negotiables

  • You are a good human - ethical and genuine

  • You seek a coach of your own volition and on your timeline

  • You bring your full self to the table - no holding back

  • You have a meditation practice - even if budding

My Coaching Approach

My role is to show up for you with curiosity, kindness, an open heart, and questions that give you a pause. I take your lead in what you want to tackle as part of your coaching. I want to serve as your trusted source of new perspectives. I coach with the goal of helping you unlock profound “aha moments”.

I bring my whole self to this work. My work is grounded in the belief that everything you need is already within you. My role is simple - to guide you to your inner resources. I don’t coach for “self-improvement” because I don’t believe anyone is deficient. I’m here to remind you of this universal truth.

In my practice, I think a lot about our cosmic insignificance, our organic needs, and the many parts that make up who we are. It is likely, that I will invite you to get in touch with the essence of what makes you you. I also believe in the power of mindfulness practices such as meditation, breathwork, journaling, and the healing quality of nature. Last but not least, I hope to inspire a life-long passion for identifying the dialectics of life in you.

We meet every two weeks. Besides the work we do in each session, I will always send you a session recap for you to revisit over the 2 weeks between our meetings, which consists of “The Work” you’ll be doing on your own. Additionally, I will share a curated selection of resources with you along the way, when the moment calls for it. Finally, I’m always only a text message / email away and available for you when a need arises.

Simple and Flexible

I don’t do long-term contracts. I work in 3-month seasons, which amounts to 6 sessions in a season. This gives us sufficient time to get to know one another and for you to see the effects of our work.

We will set a developmental container for each season.

We’ll do a retro at the end of the 3 months. You decide if you want to continue working together.

I work on a sliding scale.