You know something has to change. Let’s work out what.
I’m Mary, a life coach working with people across Illinois. We meet one to one, get honest about where you are, and turn it into steps you actually take.
Where are you right now?
Pick the one closest to you. It shows what our first few sessions would focus on.
How coaching with me works
Free intro call
Twenty minutes by phone or video. You tell me what’s going on, I tell you how I’d approach it, and we both decide if it’s a fit. No pitch.
First session
A longer conversation to map where you are, what you want, and what’s been in the way. You leave with one clear goal and a first step.
Regular sessions
We meet by video on a rhythm that suits you. Each session ends with something specific to do before the next one.
Review and decide
After a set number of sessions we look at what changed. You choose whether to continue, pause, or finish.
What coaching is, and what it isn’t
Coaching is a good fit if you want to
- Make a decision you’ve been circling for months
- Change direction in work or life and need a plan
- Build habits that last longer than two weeks
- Have someone outside your life ask the hard questions
- Be held to what you said you’d do
Coaching is not
- Therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment
- Diagnosis of any condition
- Medical, legal, or financial advice
- Me telling you how to live
If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or thoughts of harming yourself, a licensed mental health professional is the right support, and I’ll say so if it comes up in our work. In a crisis, call or text 988 in the US at any hour.
About Mary
I coach because I’ve seen what happens when someone finally says the thing out loud and then has a person in their corner while they act on it.
My style is direct and warm. I listen closely, I ask questions that are sometimes uncomfortable, and I keep track of what you said you wanted so it doesn’t get lost when life gets loud.
I work with adults anywhere in Illinois by video, so you can meet from home, the office, or the car in the parking lot.
Questions people ask first
How long does coaching take?
It depends on the goal. Many people work with a coach for a few months. We set a review point at the start so you’re never signed up for something open-ended.
What does it cost?
The intro call is free. I’ll walk you through session options and prices on that call, before you commit to anything.
Do we meet in person?
Sessions are by video, which means anyone in Illinois can work with me without the drive.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. What you share stays between us, with the usual exceptions for safety and the law. The details are in the client agreement you get before the first session.
What if I don’t know what my goal is?
That’s a normal place to start. Finding the goal is often the first piece of work.
Book a free intro call
Send a few lines about what’s on your mind and when you’re usually free. I’ll reply to set up a 20-minute call.