YOUR CONFIDENTIAL CAREER ADVISOR
Sometimes we all need a little help to get us moving in the right direction. I work with lawyers who are tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed, and want to take charge of their career.
HOW I HELP…
As a former practicing lawyer, and talent management professional and recruiter, I understand the legal marketplace, and know where you’re coming from. Whatever your career goal or challenge, I’m there to listen, provide an informed and objective perspective, and create a plan to get you there.
Career path coaching - gain clarity on the career path that’s right for you, take charge of your career advancement, or figure out your next career move
Practice management coaching - develop a straightforward and practical system to manage your professional and personal life, so you’re no longer worried you’ll drop the ball and overwhelmed by the number of things on your plate
Networking coaching - get confident networking and promoting what you have to offer, with a plan that advances your career goals, and expands your professional profile and connections
Job search coaching - successfully navigate your job search by learning how to tap into the hidden job market, write a cover letter and resume that go beyond cookie-cutter soundbites to showcase you at your best, speak about yourself in an authentic and persuasive way, answer the hard questions, and work through your strategy and any recruiting dilemma or question you might face
Parental leave coaching - for lawyers at firms who offer coaching to support new parents before, during and after leave
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING…
"After working with Marketta I felt more confident about my career trajectory. My coaching experience was very much driven by my goals and Marketta helped to guide and shape the process so that I was able to keep on track. Additionally, she was good at exploring what I needed from her and was good at constructively challenging me throughout our work together. I will definitely utilize Marketta's services in the future and recommend her to others." - Lawyer Considering Career Change
"Coaching helped prepare me for undertaking the nerve-wracking application and interview process, and I was able to find a job much sooner than anticipated. It was a huge success. Marketta provided the exact type of assistance I needed to feel prepared in the job hunt (namely strategizing and creating 'game plans' for upcoming interviews). Having a coach made the job search experience much less isolating and imposing. It had the immediate benefit of helping me approach job interviews with more confidence. I felt that I finally gained a skillset in making myself 'marketable' to a potential employer. It also taught me what my strengths are and how I can describe them, which I think will continue to benefit me beyond to job hunt process." - 1st Year Associate Seeking New Opportunities
“I was struggling with managing my workload and staying on top of my various files without being overwhelmed. I was also struggling with time management. Marketta’s organizational system and approach to time management was truly transformative for me. Learning the system in stages was very helpful because it allowed me to slowly implement and tailor it to my own life and work needs. I really appreciated Marketta’s frequent checking in and following up on my progress – it helped me to stay accountable and consistent. By the end of our sessions, I felt confident and calm moving forward, and I am still using the system to this day. If you are at all overwhelmed with your workload or conflicting demands, she will help you implement a system that works and can be maintained. Go see her now! She will help you sort your whole life out! She is also a warm and engaging person who will support you throughout the process.” - 4th Year Commercial Litigation Associate Receiving Practice Management Coaching
“I consulted Marketta because I was seeking a change of direction in my career, but not completely sure how or where to start. I was also seeking some assistance with networking and self-promotion to help move my career forward. Marketta is uniquely approachable, personable, and understanding of each individual's personal journey and unique career goals. I particularly appreciated her open, authentic, and compassionate approach to her work. I felt that Marketta cared about me not just on a professional level or as her client, but also on a personal level. It is clear that she cares deeply about her clients and is personally invested in their success. She went above and beyond in providing guidance, advice, and support which helped me to successfully pursue and achieve the career goals that we identified. I was surprised by how much Marketta's assistance went beyond merely providing advice and guidance on "career goals". She helped me to "dig deep" in terms of identifying strengths, weaknesses, goals, values, priorities, etc., which was helpful not only for finding my career path, but also very valuable information for personal growth in general, and for helping me find the confidence to actually pursue that path once I had identified it. In addition, I was surprised by Marketta's flexibility in adapting her approach to meet my needs and to assist with setting me up for success in the career path that I chose to pursue. Marketta is knowledgeable about a wide variety of tools and approaches to help meet each individual's needs, including not only "practical" tools and resources for addressing a particular goal like advice and expertise regarding optimizing my online presence, but also more general tools and resources which are focused on personal growth and mindset. This enables her to provide a service that is much more in-depth than I expected, and which encourages significant personal growth in addition to assisting with the specific career goal at hand. I would say that engaging Marketta's services was the best decision I could have made for my career. Marketta truly cares about her clients, not just as clients but as people first and foremost. She has a true passion for helping people and connecting with them to help them find the opportunities that will help them find true fulfillment in their careers. In addition to her expertise in helping people to develop the more 'practical' skills, she is uniquely talented at helping people engage in self-exploration and personal growth in the process. The services that Marketta provides go well beyond mere "career counseling" and I am eternally grateful for her assistance!’ - 7+ Year Lawyer with Private Practice & In-House Experience Considering Career Options
I was offered Marketta’s services after I had already started my parental leave. I wish I would have known about her before going on leave. Over the course of our work together the thing I valued most was getting better at some of my time management skills. Marketta is really knowledgeable and motivated. I appreciated having someone to keep me disciplined and on track. – Partner, National Firm
I worked with Marketta when I was transitioning to go on parental leave and returning from leave. Some of the areas we covered included setting boundaries and time management. I found it valuable having a third party that could take a step back and help me see the big picture when I was too immersed in the day to day of work. I enjoyed having a sounding board for ideas and getting encouragement to take new approaches to these challenges. Marketta is sharp and quick to pick up on nuances, but also approachable. She has good practical tips and ideas and thoughtful suggestions that take into account the limitations of an associate’s work/life balance. To me, offering this resource means my firm values their people and wants them to come back to succeed. - 6+ Years Associate, National Firm