"Marion's course offered me everything thing I needed to have the confidence, knowledge and will to start coaching. I was ambivalent about all the courses that were being offered because I wasn't sure if I could coach and if the approach of many of the coaching programs was in alignment with what I needed at the time.

"I was looking for a course that would offer a: small group setting, focus on personal coaching –– looking at the whole individual, an instructor who understood and practiced using the original coaching concepts while incorporating new and innovative principles of coaching as they are relevant and essential.

"The cost of the program was also very important to me and without question Marion's course was the most cost effective and biggest bang for my buck. If I had spent thousands on other courses, I don't believe I would have been any better prepared to be a coach."
Hope Surpris, Business and Personal Coach

"I thought I was a pretty good communicator. Did I ever learn a lot in those teleclasses! 18 months, and dozens of coaching engagements later, and I still vividly recall the power of the exercises Marion introduced in those classes… exercises which I have begun to use in my own training and consulting engagements. Thank you, Marion!"
Michael Hamman, Agile coach and organizational development consultant

"The small teleclass format gave me the individual attention I needed, I didn't feel lost in a sea of other callers. I can't believe that I actually started coaching my first clients within the first several weeks of your course." P.C.

"Your BECOME a Coach program was an eye–opener. I learned solid skills on being a coach and all the in's and out's of starting a new coaching business… all in a matter of a few months. It is one of the most effective and intensive programs out on the marketplace. The ROI was completely worth it! Thank you, Marion! I owe it to you for giving me a jump start in my coaching and business training. You are the BEST!"
Sunny Wu www.sunnycoaching.com

"Compared to other programs I have sampled, yours was very different…It was what I call real time coaching, the combination of describing the process and 'putting names to what we were doing' and then actually coaching real situations progressively using what we learned…the real time coaching is actively participating as a coach and getting immediate feedback about what worked and what we missed which was always helpful. The case studies from your experience were also very instructive showing us the diverse issues clients bring to the call. You created a very safe environment in which to stumble, be clumsy, and get stuck, and I never felt judged.

"What has been invaluable is Marion's ability to assist me to see beyond the 'presenting' issue, to navigate the client beyond the obvious and the strategizing. Her approach (which I love) is getting to the core or real bottom line where real, permanent change takes place.

"I've read many books about coaching but none of them gave me the 'how to' the way you have. Many thanks," Joyce Gertler www.yellowbrickroadlifecoach.com

"The small teleclass format gave me the individual attention I needed, I didn't feel lost in a sea of other callers. I can't believe that I actually started coaching my first clients within the first several weeks of your course. I must admit that 12 weeks ago I was not sure that I could be a coach, but after having completed your course I am confident that I can be a good coach and am excited to pursue further training and experience as I start my coaching career.

"You are a great teacher and mentor, and you have a great understanding of the foundations of coaching and your teaching methods fit the needs of the individual student, by providing written materials along with your interactive lessons, numerous client /situational examples, role playing exercises and assignments that challenged me to practice my new skills. You are an exemplary role model of what great coaching is all about and your enthusiasm in mentoring others is a great contribution to new coaches and to the development of the coaching profession." Patti C.

"After taking numerous coaching seminars and classes, I thought I knew what to do, but still not how to do it. Marion's class bridged the gap and tied it all together. Through a combination of education and practice in a safe enviornment I came away with the skills and confidence to coach. If you are looking to learn how to coach, this is the class for you. " Scott Lehmann

"I am getting much more out of this course than I thought I would. I wasn't totally convinced that I would know how to coach by the end of it, but we are only a few weeks into it, and I have to say I feel like I am on my way! I have already learned more than I ever have anywhere else. It's all starting to fall into place, and I feel so much more comfortable coaching now. I have my first real client call tonight, and I am actually looking forward to it instead of dreading it! Great job, Marion. I would recommend this to anyone who really wants to learn how to coach." Karen Regan www.coachforhappiness.com

"I sooo appreciate all the wonderful guidance and resources –– full, comprehensive service (not just resolving solutions). I really get a lot out of the classes and appreciate your organization and structured format –– and give and take –– very well balanced. In addition to skills and coaching conversations, you have consistently fed us with valuable resources –– that's what I mean by full, pertinent comprehensive services as a Mentor coach. You are motivational, and your boundaries, ethics, are consistently appropriate and of the highest order. You exemplify exactly what clean coaching is about (Thomas Leonard's expression). Great sense of humor. It shows you really love what you do and your enthusiasm is infectious. This has been a phenomenal learning experience. (You can give my 800 number out and I would be glad to reference your classes.)" Carole L.

"Just want you to know how grateful I am for all that I have learned in such a short time from your incredible teaching! You have been and will be my best and 'favorite' mentor. You are launching me into my next career. I thank you for that!" A.L.Glass, Corporate Coach

"I took Marion's course 2 years ago, and I still tell everyone it was the smartest thing I ever did as a coach. Marion has many years of experience as a teacher and you can certainly tell. She tells you what you need to hear and in a very gentle way. She is respectful of everyone and uses everything as an opportunity to learn. She has incredible patience and her methods are solid." Jennifer Quade, Business and Life Coach