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Why Coach With Mary?

Choosing the right executive and professional coach can make the difference.
Your coaching experience with me will be constructive and insightful because:

She’s Lived the Corporate America Experience.

Mary T. O’Sullivan has over 30 years experience working for large, complex corporations, such as General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, in both management and business development positions. She has personally experienced many of the cultural and political hazards you need to avoid…and can teach you how to  leverage your talents, abilities and innate gifts to increase your success within the company right now, and when the option presents itself, after you make a departure. In addition, thanks to her corporate training, she holds certificates in Six Sigma and Contract Management among other relevant certifications.

She Has the Right Credentials to Serve You Best.

Being an Executive and Professional Coach goes well beyond just the title. Mary’s coaching credentials were obtained from a well-respected Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) at the University of Texas at Dallas. ACTP programs are considered the gold standard of coach training. She has hundreds of hours of real time coaching, and has worked with dozens of individuals, private clients, and many successful business owners.

Mary is an ICF-Certified Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner – the only executive coach in the area to receive this designation.

Mary also has a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, is Six Sigma certified, IPT Leadership Certified, and has a Certificate in Contract Management from George Washington University. She is a member of the  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), has a Senior Certified Professional Certificate (SCP) and  HR Management certificate. She also created the Rhode Island Professional Alliance of Coaches.

She Will Bring New Benefits to You & Your Business.

Professional coaching brings many benefits: fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence, among many other benefits.

Companies and businesses who hire a professionally trained, credentialed coach also see measurable improvement in productivity, and greater overall satisfaction with work/life balance. Hiring a professional coach helps your business achieve overall goals through greater employee engagement and feelings of well-being.

Achieve grace and poise when dealing with tough challenges

What You Get When You Work With Mary

Does any of this sound familiar?

It's 5:30 PM

and yours is the only car left in the parking lot. Now, you’ve missed dinner and your child’s game or recital again.

You're not advancing

or growing in your business or career as quickly as you had planned.

Office politics

are causing barriers to your effectiveness.

Work / life balance

doesn’t exist for you.

Your work environment

is high stress and bordering on toxic.

You have career issues

that are being ignored.

You need to ensure

that your business’s payroll is in the competitive range.

You are worried

that your leaders are not engaging in behaviors that improve employee productivity and overall business success.

Take Control Now!

Set up your initial complimentary exploratory session today.
You Ask, Mary Answers!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to come to your office for coaching?

Although everyone is welcome to come to my office at any time, effective coaching can be conducted over the phone. There is no extra charge for phone coaching.

What is the difference between an executive coach and a life coach?

The major difference is the training and education. My certification is from an Approved Coach Training Program (ACTP), and the training was a very intense year long program. Also, my certification is in Executive and Professional Coaching. In addition, I am an ICF credentialed coach. ICF is the leading credentialing agency for professional coaching.

How long have you been a coach?

I have been a professional coach since April of 2014. Prior to that, I worked in major industry for over 30 years.

What are some questions a coach may ask a client?

Questions are always open ended and will begin with asking the client what it is that he or she may wish to discuss or explore. The client always sets the agenda. There is no judgment in coaching, only guidance and perspective.

How do you convince a person to be coached?

No one can be convinced to begin coaching. A person has to have the desire to make a commitment to a making change happen for him or her.

What do I have to do to sign up for coaching?

Signing up is easy. Just click here to start the process! (where should this link?)

How much does coaching cost?

There are a number of programs available for you to be coached. Contact Mary for details.

Do you offer group coaching?

Yes, group coaching is available and is very cost effective. Groups are limited in size, with a maximum of 6 people in each group. Group sessions are conducted in a series of six sessions over a two-month period of time.

What is your background?

I have a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching, am credentialed by the ICF at the ACC level, and have worked in Fortune 100 companies for over 30 years. Visit the About Mary page for more background and details.

What is your privacy policy / disclaimer policy?

The privacy policy and disclaimer can be found here.

Why gamble with your future? Hire an experienced coach with the right credentials to move your company forward.

Mary was featured on WPRI TV 12’s “Who to Know”

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