Mario has coached over 100 clients from first-time managers to chief executives and provided these services to small organizations with 30 employees to large global companies with over $50 Billion in annual sales.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Coaching with Mario gave me the opportunity I needed to step away from situations I was facing, see and consider new possibilities for action, and develop action plans to deal with those situations. Through his coaching, Mario provided insightful questions that improved my understanding of my priorities, my expectations of others, my expectations for myself, my leadership skills and my approach toward work. Ultimately, my sessions helped me improve as a leader, better organize my workload and work in a smarter, more-efficient way."

-Dave Ulmer
Technical Project Lead

"I was able to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams with the help of Mario's coaching."

G.G., Project Manager

 
"Working with Mario, I feel I truly grew as a professional and a
manager.  I started working with Mario, when I was promoted to my first management position.  As my coach, he helped me to identify the areas most critical to my development, create a plan to integrate these activities with my work, and execute that plan. In our work together, Mario was a great sounding board. He helped me stay on plan, deal with everyday work issues and manage areas of concern.  He challenged me to take ownership of my professional development and to take risks as a manager.  As a result of our work, I am more confident in all facets of my job. And specifically delighted to be more effective when delegating, making difficult decisions and setting expectations with staff, colleagues and senior management."

David Rosenberg
Director, Center for Social Responsibility
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

 "Mario is a born Coach. He is naturally empathetic and warm so I always felt fully heard even during the times when it all seemed to make little sense! He manages to combine great listening skills with a direct and challenging approach which always left me feeling re-energised, clearer and more focused on my true objectives and goals. To me, he epitomises what it means to be a great Coach."

 P.R., Life Coach and Client

“I am a senior manager at a non-profit and just finished working with Mario.    Mario provided extraordinary insights into my “issues” and had the uncanny ability to capture my ramblings and translate and summarize them into neat insights that helped me to look at myself in a most constructive light.  He was non-judgmental and always supportive of me which helped build my confidence in him and his ability to help me.  In particular, I felt that Mario understood my strengths and areas for improvement. This made his suggestions and advice that more valuable to me. Mario frequently strategized with me about difficult situations, particularly supervisory issues and in doing so, helped me to become a far more confident and successful manager.  I highly recommend Mario to anyone who is genuine about wanting to improve themselves as a manager.”
 
Adam Kessler
Director,Center for Jewish Life and Learning
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

  "What a blessing that I connected with Mario after going through hell trying to find a steady job in the IT industry. After a few sessions with Mario, my whole perspective on interviewing and what I wanted out of my career became clearer. My goals were established and the direction set. At one of our sessions we discussed a strategy for my next interview. Mario helped me identify my preconceived notions and we identified a new approach that made me feel confident and calm. The interview went perfectly and I was offered the job in 3 hours after returning home. Mario helps you understand what is important about your life which translates to a better state of mind in all phases of career and relationships. If you find that your current strategy for finding positions is failing, Mario will set you in the right direction with immediate results."

Ross Donolow
IT Manager/Specialist

 "I worked with Mario to not only change jobs, but change career paths. He challenged me to grow, to see opportunities where I used to see risks, and to embrace the adventure of choosing to do something new. His insightful manner, broad business knowledge and personal commitment to my success helped me gather the confidence and clarify the direction I needed in order to start a new way of living and working. As a result I have moved into a professional position that not only meets my financial goals, but also allows me to bring much more of my core abilities to bear on the work. I am happier, far more successful and more available to my family and friends than at any other time in my working life. It's not just my career that has come into focus, it's my way of living!"

D.A., Salesperson

 "Mario has the rare gift of being able to help others to see their way through confusion, ambivalence, fear, and whatever other blocks are in the way of getting to a place of clarity in life situations. Through his compassionate, intuitive, and competent guidance, he facilitates getting to the heart of the matter. Mario has a natural gift for really listening and "getting it" coupled with highly tuned skills in questioning, mirroring, and the ability to offer keen insights. At this time of transition and uncertainty in my own life, I have found my coaching sessions with Mario to be invaluable in helping me to clarify my priorities as they relate to both my immediate needs as well as possibilities for future paths, thereby empowering me to take steps towards creating a purposeful and happy life. "

D.T., Systems Analyst

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