Here’s what people have to say about working with Ripp
“Since commencing my work with Mara just a few months ago, I already have experiences a ton in personal and professional growth. Mara is helping me tap into my potential in ways that far exceed what I thought myself capable, and I'm seeing a huge positive shift in my life. She's helped me clarify my values and learn how to use those as my guiding light when making small daily decisions that impact my relationships with colleagues and clients as well as larger decisions that will impact my long-term career path. For those who are looking to grow, Mara is an excellent coach to help break down personal barriers and realize your potential. I highly recommend her!”
— Jackie Fairchild, Business Solutions & Strategy Executive
“Mara and her team at Ripp Leadership are incredible. I've worked with Mara at two organizations in different capacities. One in which she was designing a curriculum for frontline career coaching professionals at nonprofits, community colleges, and public workforce centers. Most recently, I've hired her to provide 1:1 coaching to the leadership team of the Office of the Future of Work. Mara approaches each coaching relationship with professionalism, kindness, and an expertise that allows her to truly connect with each individual, hold them accountable, and support them to reach their goals. Her coaching has resulted in significant, tangible growth in each team member's self awareness, communication skills, and emotional intelligence that have made a big difference in our team's culture. Her curriculum for frontline career coaches resulted in transformative change for the 70+ coaches that she and her team worked with. I can't recommend Mara and Ripp Leadership highly enough.”
— Katherine Keegan, Director of the Office of Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
“Mara is a phenomenal Leadership Coach and person. With exceptional communication and coaching skills, Mara supports and challenges clients and colleagues to grow personally and professionally while increasing self awareness and advancing their careers. Through self development, expansion of emotional intelligence, and career development best practices, Mara offers individuals and groups transformative opportunities for mindful reflection, actionable goal development, genuine connection, and success strategies. Mara has been one of the most influential people in my life and career and those fortunate enough to work with her and ripp leadership will benefit profoundly. Hire her and her team and you and your team will be more collaborative, intentional, and empowered. The world is a more compassionate and connected place because of all Mara contributes to her communities, colleagues, and clients.”
— Becca Kronenbitter, Business Owner & Career Coach
“I am thrilled to provide my highest recommendation for Mara! I have worked with her for the past 7 years, and her impact has been truly transformational. Through insightful guidance and a deep understanding of both professional and personal dynamics, she has facilitated profound growth. Her ability to challenge my perspectives while offering unwavering support has led to tangible improvements in my leadership, communication, and decision-making. With her expertise, I have experienced a remarkable transformation that has extended beyond the professional realm. Mara is more than an executive coach; she is a catalyst for positive change and an invaluable asset to anyone seeking to achieve their fullest potential.”
— Courtney Beal, Global Security Sales Leader
“If you are interested in enhancing your career through coaching or life, I can't recommend Mara enough. She is able to see you and your potential and helps you see yourself in new light. She pushes you our of your comfort zone in the best ways possible- even if it feels a little uncomfortable at first. When it feels scary to grow Mara makes it feel possible. My work and career did a full 180 after working with Mara, I feel more in control, happy, and I am able to show up as a better person to my team. Thanks Mara!”
— Samantha Freese, Financial Literacy Director
“My world changed entirely when I met Mara. I had the honor of experiencing Mara as a facilitator/trainer when she created and implemented a 9-month “Empowering Pathways” program for my organization. I also experienced 1:1 coaching with Mara. I so appreciate Mara’s authentic belief in the people she serves and how she honors her own values. Her ability to “see how I’m getting in my own way” is unmatched. She calls me in to my behaviors and thought patterns that hold me back from my fullest self in a compassionate, clear and direct way. Mara is deeply immersed in the work she does; she lives it. And that energy ripples into every interaction I have with her. I love how Mara can meet me wherever I am, validate me, challenge me, and reminds me I am always in choice. She is so skilled, I mean, SO SKILLED, in coaching from the mind, body, heart and spirit. And bonus: she’s hilarious! I am a better leader, friend, manager, leader, and human because of Mara.”
— Tonja Ahijevych, County Department of Community Services
“Over and over, I have watched Mara as she captivated a room full of career coaches while encouraging them to identify their values, not be afraid of vulnerability, coach to the emotional position first, and empower clients to consciously choose. Before meeting her, I had never heard of human-centered coaching, but soon after realized the widespread need for Mara’s practices, especially in workforce development where career coaches are partnering with clients to navigate next steps and advance in their career. Nearly all the coaches Mara worked with walked away saying it was one of the most impactful professional development experiences of their life. Relationships created in training cohorts with Mara continued and career coaches took it upon themselves to use what they learned to create coaching standards for their organizations (even supported by state departments of labor). Mara does not shy away from hard conversations and divisive topics – she has a unique capability of understanding triggers and helping others empathize with a variety of perspectives. In today’s political climate, hard conversations are necessary for progression and there is not a more important human skill than that of communication. As a professional, Mara has provided constant support that has changed my perspective on the critical role of career coaching. As a person and friend, Mara has changed my heart on how to live intentionally. Mara lives her values and has made it her mission to help others do the same.”
— Kym Lavigne-Hinkley, Director in Learning & Employment Record Ecosystems
“Mara is the greatest “Possibility Illuminator” you could hope to meet. She has given my teams ways to better understand themselves as individuals and improve how we all work together. As my personal executive coach, Mara repeatedly helped me reframe difficult situations to make better decisions. If you’re looking for someone to engage your organization to transform mindsets and behaviors, Mara will make a huge positive impact.”
— Casey McCullar, Technology Executive
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