"I met Margie at a crucial time when many aspects of my life were at a crossroad.  Margie's thought provoking questions and words of encouragement helped change my outlook and live my life the way I always invisioned -- with integrity and courage.  The lessons I learned from Margie are invaluble and I will always take them with me."

Ellen Shatzen/ Virginia

"I got more from three sessions with Margie than I did from a whole year of therapy."

Karyn B / Colorado

There were many things I loved about working with Margie –  her wonderful attitude, her great advice and her ability to see the big picture even in the small details of a problem. 

Margie equipped me with some excellent approaches to dealing with “challenging” people at work, expressing myself more confidently, making more effective requests and better dealing with issues that had me feeling frustrated and resentful. The strategies she shared have not only helped me to be able to say no without feeling so guilty (both at work and in my social life) but also to become more focused and less stressed.

Margie also offered many encouraging words that helped me to have my commitments reflect my deepest values whilst giving myself permission to forgive myself when I fall short of being super-mom and super career person. Overall I can say that working with Margie was a reallywonderful experience. 

Meredyth Van Wyk / Marketing & Communications Manager

Margie’s coaching has been extremely beneficial for me in many ways. I am now far more confident in presenting to senior leadership and communicating issues of concern. I am also better able to prioritize my workload and to coach members of team to prioritize and manage theirs. This has led to better results for myself and my team whilst also allowing me to enjoy greater work/life balance.

Margie also helped me address other areas I wasn’t even aware were contributing to my stress such as managing expectations and requests, having the right attitude and expectations about my job rather than let unexpected things frustrate me, and even the size of my inbox!  Her objective perspective always helped me work through my problems more successfully and deal with the demands on my time more calmly. This has helped me become a far better role model for those who work for me and whom I mentor myself.

Working with Margie was such a good experience that I campaigned my manager to offer coaching to all the Managers and above in our organization. So far the feedback from those who’ve taken the opportunity to work with Margie has been overwhelmingly positive. In terms of my personal growth and professional development, nothing I have done in the past has had such an impact.

Miranda Mason/ Partner – Accenture/ Denver, Colorado

Wow… where do I start? Four coaching sessions and I am a different person. No I mean it "A DIFFERENT PERSON". I just cannot believe the difference your coaching has brought to my life. It is so dramatic that even my friends are saying, "Something has changed in you." Several friends have even said that I look physically different. These are just some of the statements that I am hearing. I honestly feel, act and think differently than I used too.

I know without a doubt that your coaching techniques have saved my life, my marriage and my sanity. I was truly at the end of my rope not knowing what to do. I was in desperate need for someone to give me some practical tools which I could implement in my every day life. I needed something that would help me overcome some of the devastating lies that were programmed into me as a small child. Forty five plus years I have been living in a private Hell, which colored everything I touched or loved.

I've been so impressed with your coaching techniques. Your intuition was right on and how you used it to motivate and encouraged me was perfect. I even appreciated the way you challenged me! Every time we met I got something new from the coaching session which was exactly what I needed. For the first time in my life I truly feel good about myself my future and what I can accomplish. It is truly what we think that makes us who we are. Your coaching helped me identify those negative influences and replace them with the right stuff!

I had prayed so often for help and God answered my prayer. He led me to you. Margie you have truly opened the door for me and helped me to understand how, "Our way of moving through the world is our way of being in the world." This has truly changed my life.
Kemp Hoop / Fort Worth, Texas



Prior to coaching I was feeling unmotivated and allowing self-defeating emotions to hold me back from doing what I really wanted to do. I now feel passionate, exhilarated and engaged turning my dreams into reality!

Your professionalism and organizational skills set the stage for the relationship because, as a planner, I appreciate some structure. Though we met as strangers, you made me feel comfortable in pouring out my fears, frustrations and passions without judgment, which was really difficult because I am a very private person. Our conversations were productive and engaging. Your insightful questions helped me find my way through the proverbial "forest". You provided a great sounding board and shared a lot of wisdom with me.

The woman who referred me to you said you were great and I'm now on the same page as her. You have a wonderful gift and you'll remain an asset in my book of treasures (i.e. important resources). PS: By the way, I've taken over your word "fabulous", I really like it.

Sylvia Work / Product Manager / Verizon



Margie’s coaching has given me the focus I’ve needed to make significant progress both professionally and personally.   As a project manager I’ve always applied the rule of monitoring planned vs. actuals for my client deliverables however I did not always do the same with my own personal goals.

What I like most about Margie is that she does not accept “surface-only” answers.  Margie digs deep and it’s in the digging that all that’s valuable and meaningful begins to show itself.  Her coaching has lead me to a deeper thought process and taught me the importance of clarifying my intent in all things.  Where am I trying to go?  Why do I want to go there? What do I need to get there? 

This has been my first experience working with an executive life coach.  For me it is now a must.  I can truly say that Margie has helped me get closer and closer to living, talking and doing things with purpose and on purpose.

Shondale Bostick / Accenture Senior Manager / Holland

During my first complimentary coaching session with Margie it quickly became apparent that coaching would be valuable to me. It gave me the opportunity to pursue some personal and business issues I'd been putting off. Because of the "homework" Margie assigns there's a sense of responsibility and accountability to seeing things through. I worked on some weaknesses, but also expanded my personal strengths. The coaching taught me to set priorities and plan ahead to avoid stressful, urgent and unpleasant situations. I feel as though I am more focused and organized and it wasn't that difficult to accomplish. I found Margie extremely practical, realistic, compassionate and very easy to talk to. I would recommend coaching with Margie to many of my friends and family members.
Rebecca Wallace / Run On Racing Systems / Dallas Texas



Margie challenged me to confront my weaknesses. I was frustrated by my lack of work life balance, but I was not taking responsibility. Margie allowed me to recognize I have much more control than I was allowing myself to believe. She encouraged me to have tough conversations with my co-workers and my husband--all which had positive impacts. Margie acted as an unbiased and critical listener who really got me into action. I have been successful in moving to a 4 day work week when I thought it would never happen. I am encouraged to confront a difficult or uncomfortable situation much earlier than I would have in the past. My job is to evaluate investments for clients and this investment of time with Margie has been a homerun for me.
Name Witheld/ Vice President / Investment Management Division / Goldman Sachs & Co, New York



I met Margie when she spoke at a meeting at work. My immediate impression was that she had an enormous degree of confidence about being able to help you. I had interviewed other personal coaches and no one impressed me enough to hire them. As soon as I began my sessions with Margie, she enabled me to identify hindrances that kept me from achieving certain goals. Each session provided critical insights that I needed and, ultimately, used to achieve my goals. I am very thankful for the opportunity to have Margie as my coach.

Name Witheld / Verizon Senior Executive / Dallas, Texas

Thank you for your coaching. It’s clear why you are such a success…you are fantastic at what you do! I think you are incredible. Asking the hard questions in a non-threatening way is both a talent and an art. You have both, Margie!

Cathy Wilkes / Finance Executive & Business Owner / Virginia

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Margie, I've had a great experience working with you. As a working mom yourself you were really able to understand the stress of the working mothers' life and the pressures we put on ourselves! Everyone I speak to mentions they are doing too much but no-one seem to know how to stop. You helped me take a step back and think about what I really want in life. You taught me to hold myself accountable and helped me in getting my life under control and slowing down. I'm now feeling much less overwhlemed with 'to do' things as I am more selective about what I commit to. I feel much more positive about what I've accomplished (I used to just feel bad about all that I hadn't) and about the direction my life is now moving in. Thanks for everything!
Toni Dubois / Inter-tel, Telecommunications Sales / San Antonio, Texas



The "Unleash Your Life" Group Coaching Program gave me the inspiration as well as the tools I needed to identify and address the areas of my life that I found unfulfilling. I came to the shocking realization that if I did not carve out and protect the time to lay out a plan for fulfilling my goals, then, as Margie said, "Life will just happen." And when "life happens," you wake up 10 years later to find you never managed to lose that last 15 pounds, you never extricated yourself from that draining relationship, you never set aside enough for that 'trip of a lifetime,' and, perhaps, you never left your mark on this world. No matter your personal spectrum of dreams and goals, they will always remain "should haves" and "could haves" until you learn to unleash your life and really go for it. Margie is well equipped to help you do just that!
June Bood / Human Resource Services / PricewaterhouseCoopers / Houston, Texas



Thanks Margie for all your help and support. I felt like you were "on my side" and understood my situation & circumstances but yet still encouraged me to take responsibility for my part in the issues. I loved your honest and "In My Face" advice. You encouraged me to THINK. You were bold yet respectful. You were flexible & understanding with our time. I enjoyed your clever clichés and repeat them to myself regularly! I now know that I have more control in my life than I'd realized. I've also learned what it is to act with integrity (and how that differs from being bullheaded) and that I am where I am because of the circumstances & decisions I've made. I would absolutely recommend you to others... in fact, I have!
Gay Jones / Business Owner / Dallas, Texas



Having Margie coach me provided me with the accountability to move my finances, business, and personal relationships forward in the direction I wanted them to go. I couldn't budge them on my own because of my own obstacle - me! Margie's great questions, gentle insight, and Australian accent made every coaching session more than just productive, each was empowering and fun. Everyone needs a coach at times. Only a few will be lucky enough to have Margie as their coach. Thanks Margie!
Joan Luke / Business Owner / San Clemente, California



Margie, you have been an inspiration to me and helped me get focused on what I feel is important and give me the courage and confidence to go after the things I want. You have helped me so much and I really appreciate all the support and guidance you've given me. You are a great coach!
Shannon Scherr / Senior Account Manager / Inter-Tel, Dallas, Texas



Margie and I worked together in a coaching relationship for several months. It was a time of tremendous transition for me both personally and professionally. She engaged me in conversations that enabled me to reflect on my professional, personal, and spiritual values. Margie was instrumental in/for me taking responsibility for the synthesis of those values and for the appropriate action that followed.

Our conversations were invigorating and her follow-up notes really helpful in reminding me what we had discovered in our coaching sessions. Her integrity is flawless, her demeanor is warm and upbeat, and her prompting/coaching is thoughtful and provocative. I highly recommend her!
Mona Simons / Vice President, American Heart Association / Dallas, Texas



It is quite an amazing experience to step back and look at your life and really assess what you are doing, why, and how you could be doing it better. With all the kids' sports, school activities, homework and being employed in a demanding job, stealing moments for one's self assessment are few and far between.

Prior to my initial coaching session with Margie I was a little anxious, not quite knowing what to expect and as always not too prepared to share more with people than they need to know. Margie helped me open up and explore areas of my work and life in more depth than I usually had the time, the energy, or the inclination to do so. She provided an environment for me to slow down a bit, to discuss areas that I wanted to improve, areas that I was having challenges with or just trying to deal with some difficult personalities.

My time with Margie has given me the opportunity to feel more confident about the decisions I make and the actions I am taking to achieve goals, personal and professional. I am now better at prioritizing, saying no without feeling bad, delegating and monitoring the performance of those who work for me. These new ways of thinking and looking at things have not only helped me in my work environment, but with family and friends also. I can therefore highly recommend Margie as a coach!
Janet Johnston / Global Alliance Lead at Leading Consulting Firm



Although I didn't know what to expect from my coaching sessions, I found them to be very eye-opening and rewarding. Margie helped me evaluate my life goals and get me on the right path to achieving those goals. Ultimately, this led to more fulfilling day-to-day living with less stress and more balance between my work and family. It was refreshing to discuss my issues with someone who wants to listen and is so very qualified to help. You can be assured that you will gain tremendous value from having Margie coach you.
Janice Singer, CPA / Coppell, Texas



Thanks a million for the workshop session we had here at work. I got a lot out of it, not just professionally but also personally. In particular I am now feeling more empowered towards issues I've been going 'round & round' in circles with because I just didn't know how best to deal with them. I also had a chance to brief my colleagues on what you shared, and they also got a lot of value from it. Thanks again.
Rhonda James / Corporate Client / Victoria, Australia



The 'tools' you gave me during our coaching sessions have been invaluable to me. You helped me put things into a different and more objective perspective and to better manage my emotions. You made it very easy for me to be open to you and I really appreciate your caring guidance. I see that as being a very important thing for a coach - to be able to guide an individual during a time of their life when circumstances may obstruct them from finding or seeing where the truth lies for them. It is not an easy task but I appreciate your patience and objectivity. I believe that you are an exceptional coach. You have a gift Margie and I admire your will and desire to pursue a career in coaching. I know you will help a lot of people to leader happier lives. May God bless you and I wish you all the luck in the world. Besos!
Martha I. Villarreal / Account Executive, Moroch/Leo Burnett / Houston, Texas



Margie and I worked through a variety of issues ranging from health, wealth, personal vision, as well as professional ambitions. Margie has this gentle way of encouraging yet still asking all those really hard questions. While I was a little afraid at first, I decided early that holding back would only hold myself back. From the first session, she has restored in me my belief that I can choose to enjoy each day, simply by creating one within myself. Her fabulous coaching skills have helped me see fresh new opportunities just around the horizon. Watch me fly Margie!!
Katherine Howerton / Dallas, Texas