Lead on purpose
Inspiring leaders and teams to reconnect to the meaning behind their work — and lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.
WELCOME!
I’m Mary — strategist, communicator and speaker.
There’s nothing I love more than helping leaders lean into life and reconnect to the meaning behind their work. These inspired leaders inspire their teams, lead with clarity, create alignment and generate momentum in their businesses. My work is simple: I help people believe again in themselves, their voice, and the impact they’re here to make in the world.
Inside my work
I’m here to help others find clarity, purpose and inspiration in their work.
My work is driven by three ideas: belief fuels performance, purpose guides leadership, and story shapes culture.
1.
BELIEF IS THE ENGINE OF ALL HUMAN PROGRESS:
What you believe sets your direction.
It sharpens focus, raises expectations, and gets everyone moving in the same direction.
2.
PURPOSE DRIVES THE WORK:
Purpose gives you a reason to care and a reason to act.
It guides decisions, shapes behavior, and establishes alignment, traction and momentum.
3.
STORY MAKES PURPOSE CONTAGIOUS:
Story is how you share meaning, ownership and direction.
It spreads belief, builds buy-in, and turns aligned purpose into shared momentum and impact.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
SPEAKING:
Inspirational talks on
activating potential through purpose, the power of storytelling and how to become a more effective, purpose-driven leader.
WORKSHOPS:
Interactive sessions
on purpose, discovery,
leadership
development, and
team alignment
ONE-ON-ONE
COACHING:
Personalized
guidance for leaders
looking to amplify
their impact
STRATEGIC
CONSULTING:
Helping
organizations
uncover and live
their purpose and build a mission others can believe in.
Why work with me?
When we work together, you tap into:
- The convergence of strategy, communication and team activation expertise
- A focus on authenticity, purpose-driven action and communication
- Integration of positive psychology and narrative strategy
- The power storytelling to encourage shared belief, collaboration and massive action
Stories of massive impact
Ask me about how I…
- Helped guide a data industry entrepreneur to see his business through a new lens and create a category of its own
- Coached a mining industry maverick to recommit to her purpose to champion her industry for the world
- Triggered a public health organization to find the power of their voice, transforming their identity and their impact
Ready to Unlock Your Potential?
Whether you’re a leader looking to capture your story, a team
looking to activate your collective potential, or an organization seeking to align around a shared purpose, I’m here to help. Let’s get started.
Strategy, planning, coaching and activation. Reach out to learn more
about how we can work together to unlock the greatness within you and your organization.
- REMEMBER: You already have everything you need. Sometimes, you just need someone to help you see it.
A Perfectly IMperfect path
If life is a journey, mine’s been a road trip through two countries, four states, and fourteen homes—all before turning 21. As the youngest of four, I was equal parts “adorable nuisance” and self-reliant free spirit. Growing up, I learned quickly that new schools and new faces didn’t owe me friendship; I had to figure out how to adapt, bring value, and occasionally survive the chaos of being the “tagalong” sibling.
High school was…let’s call it a character-building exercise. I was smart, easily distracted and barely graduated. By 21, I found my footing with a degree in English Literature—not because it promised a cushy job, but because I fell in love with how words and stories make sense of the human experience.
I’m a communicator and strategist with certificate in positive psychology. I’m passionate about lighting people up, sparking fresh perspectives, and helping them embrace their best selves.
I prefer the forest to the trees, football and Seahawks on Sundays, and I laugh more than a little any time I see someone trip. Don’t worry, I always help them get up.
For me, music makes any moment. If I could read all the books, podcasts, and documentaries, I’d try. For now, I’ll settle for being slightly overcommitted, chasing life with the enthusiasm of Curious George on a caffeine high.
I come with big energy and a lot of love, and…an occasional “go f%$^ yourself.” You know, just enough edge to keep things interesting.
If you’re ready for energy, perspective, and a dash of irreverence, welcome. Let’s make something meaningful and mischievous together.
