Clients & Comments

What some of my clients have said about working with me:

 

“Marlene has a wonderful unique way of summarising and even giving words to emotions and by asking the right questions getting me to the bottom of exactly what it was that was bothering me. She had more than enough energy for the both of us, to inspire me, to get going and work on these areas.” (TG - Test Analyst Information Technology)

 

“Marlene has an inherent ability to see more than meets the eye. Her academic knowledge combined with life experience, both personally and professionally, are valuable tools that enhance her success in understanding and helping people. Although sympathetic towards difficult situations, Marlene is a driver and will push clients to move beyond the obstacles and onto a path of action to do/be better. She constantly motivates you to assess your feelings, to understand the roots and how to change behaviour in support of your goals. Her approach is honest and she challenges her clients to face the true facts and then assist them in dealing with it to get to the desired results.” (KR - Senior Management)

 

“Marlene has practical real life experience that enables her to understand her clients as well as to have empathy with what is troubling them. She is by nature a person who wants to assist other people to reach their full potential and this is indicative of the passion she has for what you do. She unravels issues down to the origin and addresses the problem itself, not the person (she does not judge other people’s behaviour). Marlene perseveres and keeps on working with her client to resolve problems and she’s willing to stay for the long run. She is focused on the client and not on self-gain. Marlene listens to what the client says, but more importantly, she listens to what the client is NOT saying. Most often this is where the answers lie. She sorts through all the noise to get to the real problem. She knows when her client is elusive and how to get them back on track. Marlene always asks the right questions. It is not the right answers that matter, but the right questions matters MOST. Marlene allows and leads her client to get to the right answers on their own and from within. She does not pressure the client to take the direction that she thinks should be the right one.” (AB - Middle Management)

 

“Marlene is a very “wise” woman and has experienced a lot in life. She is a people-person and has a passion in life to develop others to their best ability. In her sincere interaction with people, she quickly assesses and determines one’s strong and weak points. Always with only the best in mind for that individual (and without thinking of herself and how much of herself she is giving), she will with much energy steer and guide you to make a change. She is a very persistent person and does not give up, not until the goal has been reached and will explore all possible alternatives. If plan A does not work there will be a plan B and C (whatever plan is needed), will see the light in order to find solutions. She really has an unbelievably sincere way of getting the best out of you and will push for only the best, while she is there for guidance all the way. Her drive is to lead and guide you to take control of your life and change what is possible and necessary to ensure a better, stronger, happier you!!! You can be sure...if you are willing, she will get you there!!!!!” (SvZ -Junior Management)

 

“What makes Marlene different from other coaches is the relationship she builds with each individual. She has the ability to be manager, friend, mentor and coach all in one, yet still knows and enforces the boundaries of each relationship. Marlene always wants you to achieve to the best of your ability but she has a way of “pushing” you to strive for more! As a coach she has exceptional insight and a unique way of motivating you to reach your potential in both your career and your personal and family life. Marlene has helped me numerous times to come up with plans to achieve certain goals. She follows up, motivates, listens when the going gets tough, and helps to adjust your plan so that the outcome is still the desired one! She has enormous determination and a great desire to deliver on her promises.”(CR -Junior Management)