Success Stories
Client wins that show real progress and leadership.
Testimonials
What Women Ask Before They Say Yes
Thanks to our work together -I really understand myself and how to tell my story. It’s what I attribute to getting me into my new role where I feel trusted and empowered. I have a team that is very very smart and capable - who are making me better every day. I’m being set up for success and my CEO is aligned not just from a work but a values perspective. I feel great, and am showing up to all areas of my life with lightness and an energy!
Nondini Naqui
Maya provides clarity by helping you see new possibilities you would otherwise miss when imagining the path forward in your career. She has a way of organizing a wealth of critical information about your values, skills, and interests into a "North Star" with a step-by-step way forward.
Angelique Pierre
Maya’s program helped me realize the sorts of work that I really enjoy - strategic, higher-level work, more experimental, more creative, and more cross-functional. With that understanding, I was able to switch to a new role where I have more ownership over my projects, and work more cross-functionally and strategically. It ticked all the boxes I was looking for.
Elliya Cutler
"I felt like I was really stuck on my trajectory for a while. I had some ideas but I didn’t know how to put them together into a 5 to 10 year plan. After listening to the last group coaching call, I finally had that aha moment of what I wanted my trajectory end point to be. Now I have a clear path with steps to get there."
Carrie Manes
Since completing Maya's coaching program, I got a leadership promotion, joined a local board of directors that connects to my personal as well as professional interests, and I’m doing more projects that align with my overall career goals and satisfaction. I now feel like I’m being seen for my strengths, which was my goal in the first place!
Kirsten Dahlquist
"I was unhappy in my work, even though I had worked hard to get there. My work with Maya allowed me to chart a path for myself and write my own job description for a leadership position. I feel so fulfilled knowing that I charted my course and I’m in a role that is perfectly aligned with my own expectations for my career. I love what I am doing today and where it could take me."
Kristen Kelsey
Client Story 1 of 4
From Career Burnout to a Leadership Role She Loves
Gavin moved from burnout to a leadership role that values her creativity, fully uses her skills, and offers work-life balance with a big salary boost.
"Confidence opens doors. Once I owned my strengths, everything shifted."
Client Story 2 of 4
Setting Boundaries While Building a New Firm
Amanda Loper expanded her leadership and impact by opening a new office of David Baker Architects, learning to work smarter, set boundaries, and lead with purpose through Maya’s coaching.
Created a filter to choose the right opportunities
Gained national recognition and firm-wide impact
Maya’s coaching helped Amanda silence her inner critic and trust her expertise
Learning to say “no” empowered Amanda to create space for what truly matters
Client Story 3 of 4
Irene Owns Her Ambition and Leads with Confidence
Irene shifted careers after years in government, gaining clarity and confidence with Maya’s coaching. She embraced her leadership style, stepped up during the pandemic, and built influence despite doubts about her age and appearance.
"Maya helped me own my non-traditional leadership style and overcome what held me back."
Client Story 4 of 4
From Restlessness to Bold Action & Leadership
Sreoshy Banerjea transformed her restlessness into bold action, launching initiatives that amplify her impact in urban design and social change with Maya’s coaching.
Overcame self-doubt and championed design leadership in her agency
Launched a creative competition merging design and social impact in India
Founded the Creative RFP Toolkit to help firms tell their stories
Followed her instincts, embraced accountability, and built momentum
Testimonials
What Success Really Looks Like
“I just signed a letter of agreement to become the Director of collections and curatorial affairs at the Corning Museum of Glass. Great opportunity and competitive salary. Thank you again for all you did to support me. I learned a lot from you."
Kathy Fredrickson
Maya played a major role in helping me navigate a career pivot into social impact development, especially during a time when I wasn’t sure it was even possible. Her networking strategy opened doors, allowing me to engage in meaningful conversations and discover a role still in development. I positioned myself early in the process, and as they continued to shape the role, I found myself moving into it! I truly appreciate her coaching approach, which addresses not only my unique needs but also the challenges women face in their professional pursuits.
Sarai Williams
“Learning Post-it Note Delegation was mind blowing... I realized I don't have to be the one to do everything.”
Jess Blanch
“I am going to be the Director of People and Culture at Majority Action. It's a really good fit and just what I was looking for -- it's a step up, I'll have a lot more autonomy and responsibility, and it's a small team that needs a lot of the people work to be built out so I'll have the opportunity to develop and implement programs.”
Sarah Weintraub
“I didn't think being able to have ‘me time’ everyday was possible before in this role with two small kids. But now I'm seeing not only is it possible, but I'm also executing it.”
Amanda Snelson
“I was able to get a job honestly in record time. It's a step up in salary, organization and management level. and I'll be doing what I care about."
Naome Jeanty
Before becoming a mom, I poured myself into my work, often obsessing over every detail to get things just right. But since having my baby, I’ve learned that perfection is a moving target—and rarely the most important thing.
Maya taught me about “80% Perfection”—the idea that moving forward is better than getting stuck trying to make something flawless. This mindset shift has been invaluable, especially now as I balance my career and motherhood.
I don’t have the luxury of endless time to perfect every detail, but I’ve gained something even more valuable: the ability to trust my expertise, make decisions efficiently, and extend grace to myself.
It’s not about doing less; it’s about focusing on what truly matters.
Kamilyn Longmore
"I changed the way I talk about myself to colleagues here and colleagues outside, having a clear vision about how I want to contribute. I'm creating the job I love inside my job and making sure that I'm doing things that I really value at work.”
Carrie Niemy
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Make Your Career Vision a Clear Reality
Wake up excited, confident, and fulfilled in a role that matches your goals and values. The Career Accelerator Program helps make this vision real