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1-on-1 Coaching

Targeted coaching is a time-efficient option for busy executives and managers to accelerate their learning and development. Marie Moran & Company offers personal coaching in half to full-day increments, so you can focus on areas or issues that are “hot” for you now, without having to commit to a long-term process. Our consultants tailor a schedule for you, from a single session to multiple days spread over several months. We work at your office or ours, with follow-ups available by web-based videoconferencing.

Marie Moran & Company coaches specialize in
  • Assisting individuals to transition into new roles of higher-level leadership
  • Preparing emerging executives for greater responsibility and authority
  • Enhancing leadership style and executive presence; polishing presentation skills
  • Life coaching for greater vitality and fulfillment through recharge and renewal

Coaching Topics Include

Executive Presence and Leadership Style
Developing an inspirational leadership style
How to use presence, power, and authority in ways that inspire and lift
Executive presence - dress, voice, demeanor, body language
Social skills that express your poise and individuality


Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Exemplary communication practices for managers and leaders
Developing your ability to build rapport, persuade and influence
Dealing with conflict in ways that lead to agreement and learning
Identifying personality styles - yours and theirs, how to modify your style for more effective leadership
Taking your listening skills to the next level
How to manage or facilitate meetings with a variety of stakeholders or competing agendas


Management Skills and Leadership Development
Balancing assertiveness and rapport in your management style
How to balance both task and interpersonal demands
Coaching and mentoring for excellence
Managing former peers – avoiding the pitfalls
How to manage performance in a way that gets the right results
with diverse staff members
Understanding what employees need from you as a leader
during times of uncertainty
Moving from manager to leader – role requirements and
changes you will face


Recharge & Renewal® at Work
Enhancing your life style balance; avoiding burnout
How to bring greater balance and insight to job and career changes or uncertainties
Energizers and focus tools that optimize your ability to "hold” with greater ease when the pressure is on
Staying aligned in your career direction; avoiding de-railers or distractions
How to build new networks, rhythms and routines to enhance your life, health and energy


Team Building and Team Development
Stages of Team Development – assessing where your team
is and what’s required to develop it
Selecting and developing the right team members
Analyzing roles, team member fit, and matching the right
individual to each role
Choosing the right team building activities for your team


Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Presenting with impact to 1 or 100 - content development,
body language, delivery skills
Overcoming the butterflies
How to respond to tough questions (and keep your composure)
Dealing with the specific requirements of senior executive
or financial analyst audiences
Staging and rehearsing for high profile events

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or discuss your objectives with a consultant. 888.284-2442

Coaching Options & Fees
Full or half-day sessions
Phone or web video coaching

Learn about our
Executive Presence Package


Is Coaching Right for You?
Does your demanding schedule leave too little time for traditional, structured learning activities?
Are you facing an imminent challenge or critical situation that requires a rapid “amp up” of your interpersonal skills and leadership capacity?
Have you reached a transition point in your career or personal life that calls for you to explore and assess opportunities for moving ahead?
Is it time to take a committed step forward in strengthening the skills you have, and acquiring the ones you still need?

Here's What Our Clients Have to Say About 1-on-1 Coaching
“Yesterday was awesome! Thank you for such a great eye-opening experience! I have a lot of practice to do, but I feel well equipped."
A. Stafford, Salesforce.com
“Personal coaching with Marie that focused on my communication and leadership styles has improved my working relationships immensely. I have earned respect and accolades from my boss, peers and direct reports, who have noticed a measurable difference in how I conduct day-to-day business and respond to those all-too-frequent corporate fires. Marie has helped me polish the rough edges and jumpstart my career by equipping me with the tools and techniques I need to achieve the results I want — with class and ultimate professionalism."
Cathy Semar
Director of Marketing
St. Joseph Health System

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