Career Coaching

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, stepping into a bigger leadership role, or simply feeling called to something more — Mary provides the clarity, structure, and honest partnership to help you get there.

Career Coaching

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, stepping into a bigger leadership role, or simply feeling called to something more — Mary provides the clarity, structure, and honest partnership to help you get there.

Mary Olson-Menzel

SPEAKER  |  EXECUTIVE COACH  |  NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR

SPEAKER
EXECUTIVE COACH
NATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR

You may know it’s time for a change — or you simply feel pulled toward something more.
You’re not lost. You’re ready. You just need the right guide. That’s where Mary comes in.

Mary Olson-Menzel at her home office

Meet Mary

Career coaching with expert coach Mary Olson-Menzel helps you cut through uncertainty, identify aligned opportunities, and take purposeful action toward the career you’ve been wanting but haven’t known how to reach. It’s time to find something new and different that better incorporates your unique skills, talents, and better aligns with your purpose.

Who Mary Works With

Executives & Senior Leaders

Leaders at the VP, SVP, and C-suite level who want to strengthen their presence, navigate transitions, and lead with greater impact and intention.

Emerging Leaders

Professionals ready to step into bigger roles — and who want a trusted advisor to help them develop their leadership identity, voice, and strategy.

Professionals Pivoting Their Career

Those at a crossroads — transitioning to a new industry, re-entering the workforce, or redefining what’s next — who need structure, clarity, and a clear action plan to move forward.

The MVP 360 Coaching Methodology

A 10-STEP PROPRIETARY PROCESS BUILD AROUND YOU

Mary’s coaching isn’t a generic program — it’s a structured, deeply personalized process developed over 30+ years of working with leaders across industries. Every engagement follows the MVP 360 framework, designed to move you from uncertainty to clarity to confident action.

01

Hollistic
Clarity

Understand what you truly want — professionally and personally — so every decision aligns with your values, goals, and real-world opportunities.

02

Your Distinct
Personal Brand

Define what sets you apart. Your strengths, story, and value proposition — made immediately clear and compelling.

03

Strategic
Positioning

Polish your resume and online presence to accurately reflect your leadership brand and attract the right opportunities.

04

Your
Target List

Identify and prioritize the companies, roles, and paths that best match your goals — so you pursue options that truly serve you.

05

Expanded,
Activated Network

Leverage and grow the right relationships to open doors faster — using your network (and Mary’s) with intention and confidence.

06

Access to the
Right Opportunities

Cut through the noise. Approach each organization strategically, increasing your chances of meaningful conversations.

07

Executive-Level
Interview Readiness

Show up prepared, confident, and credible — with deep insight into the people, culture, and business you’re engaging.

08

Momentum and
Relationship Building

Stay connected, visible, and relevant as opportunities evolve — with guidance on nurturing relationships that lead to offers.

09

Clear the Path
to Yes

Move from opportunity to offer with a clear roadmap — and negotiate a win-win outcome that reflects your full value.

10

Confident,
Successful Onboarding

Start strong in your new role with dedicated onboarding coaching to accelerate impact, credibility, and early wins.

Why leaders choose Mary

30+ Years of Real-World Leadership Experience Mary’s coaching isn’t theoretical. It’s grounded in three decades of working inside global organizations across media, tech, and healthcare — she’s lived what her clients are navigating.

Mary Olson-Menzel signing copies of her bestselling book, What Lights You Up?

Member, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches Community
One of 100 coaches handpicked by the world’s #1 executive coach. A credential that signals rigor, peer excellence, and access to a global network of the best coaches in the business.

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Author of the National Bestselling Book What Lights You Up?
The same frameworks that power Mary’s coaching are in her book — and her clients get that depth applied directly to their situation, not just a reading list.

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Guest Lecturer, NYU & Kellogg School of Management
Mary teaches the next generation of leaders. Her clients get access to the same research-backed, academically-tested frameworks she brings to the classroom.

Mary transformed how I approach my professional development. She provides concrete action items tailored specifically to your goals and challenges. She is one of the most genuinely caring and supportive people you’ll ever work with and I can’t recommend her highly enough!”

— Lou Dubois, Home Depot

“Mary is an incredible partner who possesses a set of diverse tools and techniques. Her ability to deftly work across various training and coaching requirements is superbly complimented by her passion to get the best out of her clients. I wholeheartedly recommended Mary to anyone looking for first class executive support or professional coaching.”

— Andrew B., Global Head of Business Operations & Analytics, Financial Services Industry

Find out what our Executive Coaching programs could do for your career or your team

WE OFFER A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPLIMENTARY SPEED COACHING SESSIONS EACH MONTH.

If you’d like to be considered, simply inquire via the link below and tell us a little about where you are in your leadership journey and what you’re hoping to work on. Someone from our team will follow up personally to discuss availability.

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