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Testimonials "One of the nation's best known career coaches" – CNN

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Maggie, you have changed the trajectory of my life.  You empowered me to make firm decisions and stick with them.  You emboldened me to stick up for myself and put myself first.  You taught me to navigate through difficult situations with grace.  I am more of myself now than ever before because of you.

I cannot imagine where I would be right now if we had not worked together.  I might still be in school but I wouldn't have the mindset that I have now.  I wouldn't have appreciated all the possibilities that are out there to take advantage of.  I wouldn't be so excited to live my life!

Thank you also for letting me take my time as we worked through the process.  I know I needed more time session to session than most of your clients, but going through the process slowly was important for me to get everything out of it.  I was so mired in the work situation I was in, that it took a lot of time to "right the ship." There are so many factors to consider when making a change - salary, colleagues, family, opportunity cost, etc. It took time for me to sort each of those out one by one and I very much appreciated your patience.

Mallie, Finance/Equity Derivatives Salesperson

This process is extraordinary!  While this experience was sometimes emotional and challenging, the process allowed me to see opportunities. The process allowed me to understand my value and more importantly my potential.  

Lynn, Director of Purchasing

For me, Maggie you were just the right combination of positive with a tough love edge when I needed it. You really helped manage our sessions as my life unfolded. I also know that I benefited from your videos, often repeating, and now, my mantra, “if you think your dream is unrealistic, stop, because it’s not.” And from SMART GOALS “if you do nothing, nothing will change”.  As a coach Maggie weathers and stays the course with you. She even knows when you need to take a break and take care of yourself. Her “search” process is one of self discovery dedicating the majority of the time to your soul search. That’s where I was truly able to unlock my passions.  One word of advice to those waiting on saving enough to take the leap...that money cushion doesn’t matter. It all boils down to the action you take. Really ask yourself, how am I taking action? Ask it in the mirror!  I am at the onset of a new dream.  I am proof you can put your passions to work! Thank you Maggie!

Joan LeFosse, ABC News Coordinating Producer

I just wanted to send along my sincere appreciation for giving such an amazing keynote at Caroline's. Being a graduate student, it seems as if I've received so much networking advice over the past six years. However, your talk brought the concept of networking to a much more relevant level. You really understand social media and its power in making us more competitive candidates when we enter the work force. After collecting so much generic advice over the years, it was refreshing to hear someone speak my language and talk about the importance of maintaining an online presence (something I love, anyway) and keeping in contact with networks (something I struggle with, but wasn't aware of until you mentioned it).

Taurra SunEagle, Graduate Student American University

Maggie, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time working together.  You’ve been immensely helpful in guiding me to this point in my life.  You have a true gift for tuning into your client’s psyche and pointing them in the right direction.

You’re tapped into so many different things that you bring an enormous wealth of information to all your sessions, (whether it’s recommending books, or websites, even TV shows!)  It’s apparent that you really want to help your clients find inner joy and happiness.

I often review the notes I took during our conversations.  I enjoy reading all the motivational advice.  What resonates most is learning to look at a situation differently than I’ve grown accustomed to.  This shift in perspective and reaction is really important because everything seems to fall into place that much easier afterwards.  

Shanna, Director, Media and Creative Projects

I run a online listserve dedicated to career networking issues for parents in my Brooklyn community. Many of our members were at a crossroads in their career and struggling with work/family balance issues - asking themselves, "What's Next for My Career?". Maggie put together a fantastic, spot on presentation that really resonated with our group. The highlight was her "hands on" workshop style. Instead of simply presenting material and sending the participants away with "homework", she uses the time together to actively explore the topics. The "sound" of 35 people quietly thinking and writing their "Mission & Vision" statements was very powerful. Then, she offered people the opportunity to read their statements and get feedback from her in real time. 

Maggie's presentation was just the tip of the iceberg. Our members were so fired up by the event, a group of 15 people continue to meet monthly to discuss and actively work on their career goals and challenges. 

Julie Sturm, Co-Founder Park Slope Parents Career Networking

Thank you for leading the “Work Smarter Not Harder” webinar last week as well as leading the networking webinar last February.  Your guidance is invaluable.

I am a 2003 Villanova grad who talked to you a few years ago when I was living in NYC and working for an investment bank  I wasn’t sure of my path, and you were able to help me recognize that whatever it is I want to do I can make happen.  I ended up moving back to Boston and worked for a subsidiary of my employer while finishing my MBA.  I did a concentration in Leadership & Management to guide me down the Human Resources/Organization Development path and am now working at a Fortune 100 corporation in HR…something I have wanted to do for years!  I was able to make the career switch through networking, luck, and preparation.

Thank you again for sharing your story and tips.  They have helped me a lot!!

Lee Sullivan, workshop participant

I love listening to Making a Living!  You and Mario Bosquez host the best shows on the channel.  I just started watching your videos on your website, and they are fantastic as well.

Christine, SIRIUSXM listener

After being laid-off I really had no idea what I wanted to do next. But I was sure it wasn't what I had been doing in the corporate world for the last 20 years. After lots of soul searching and working with Maggie through her coaching process and assessment tools, we were able to rewire a lot of my thinking that had previously held me captive in careers that were never going to be satisfying to me. With Maggie's help, I am very happy to say that I am no longer 'working for the man' in an office downtown but am, instead, now a business owner who has begun a new career as a custom furniture maker. Thank you Maggie for helping me find the artist and entrepreneur trapped inside of me. 

Steve Hill, Austin Texas (www.HillHausWoodworks.com)

Maggie offers a very well thought out, organized and thorough process in helping her clients determine what their next step in life may be. Her program focuses not only on one's career, but also ties in personal and family life and how it will effect your future choices as well.  I came away from her program with a much clearer idea of who I am: not only as a business professional, but who I am as person as well.  I would highly recommend Maggie as a career coach to anyone, even those people who are not necessarily “looking for change”.  Her program lays out the foundation of who you truly are, what you really enjoy doing, and offering a plan of action, whether it be 3 months down the road or 10 years.

Todd, Financial Services Exec/Advisor