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 and assistance with setting and achieving networking and career advancement goals, 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 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

“The [parental] leave coaching Marketta provides to our lawyers is a key support for those planning both the departure from work and the return to work. In addition to being a certified coach, Marketta brings a wealth of law firm experience to the planning process which, combined with the frameworks she employs, provides both structure and reassurance to lawyers as they navigate a new stage of life and career.”

Director of Professional Development, National Law Firm

“I had a really hard time before working with Marketta, connecting and using my University career office resources and contacts, but my sessions with her undoubtedly led me to achieving my ultimate goal in finding an articling position and also helped me gain tools that I can use in the future. She really understood my problem areas and actively encouraged and supported me in working on those in a way that was sensitive to my learning style. Marketta was the perfect balance of friendly/kind and understanding while also encouraging, supporting and pushing me. I procrastinate and delay things that give me anxiety and I would rather not address them but with Marketta's help I was able to work on my insecurities in a positive way. I also plan on continuing to see her once I begin at the firm.”

3L Articling Student Recruit

“I think Marketta has a gift for helping people see the positive side of things. It helps people who have hit a rut, and no longer have the energy to keep trying, to get excited about prospects again, at least enough to not give up. She was very empathetic. Marketta knows how to help you put your best foot forward. You can send her whatever job posting you want, and she can help you get the job, or an interview at the very least. She’s very good at tailoring cover letters to the specific position, as well as prepping you to answer interview questions about yourself and your experience. She is very responsive, accommodating to your schedule, and cognizant of your application deadlines. She helped me learn more about myself and what I was looking for.”

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“I think [parental leave] coaching is very helpful to get an outside perspective on things that are often very difficult to see when you are sitting with the issues. It is helpful to have someone who has seen it all before and can listen to your issues and concerns without being directly affected by the decisions themselves. Coaching allowed me to understand not just what was possible, but what was best for me and what I truly wanted.”

6+ Year Associate at a National Law Firm Receiving Parental Leave Coaching

“One of the most daunting aspects of the OCI process as a student is all of the unknown. What is this firm thinking? How should I respond to this invitation? etc. Marketta was an amazing resource and sounding board as I navigated through these challenges. I feel she helped me grow throughout this process. and present the best version of myself to firms. I was very satisfied with how my coaching went with Marketta. It helped me accomplish everything I hoped to.”

2L Summer Student Recruit

"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."

Senior Lawyer Considering Career Change

“Our firm hired Marketta to implement and run our associate performance review process. Marketta's knowledge and experience in this area streamlined the entire process and improved the feedback we collected. With her help, reviews were more detailed and meaningful for our associates. To top things off, Marketta is also a pleasure to work with and provides valuable insight into many of the other operations of our firm.”

Chris Schuld, Management Committee Member, Eyford Partners LLP

“Marketta is extremely easy to talk to and very encouraging. She’s great at asking the right questions to elicit the right information in order to help you brainstorm strategies for success. She has lots of helpful suggestions, notwithstanding that she doesn't know the players involved or the dynamics.”

6+ Year Associate at a National Law Firm Receiving Parental Leave Coaching

“If it wasn't for working with Marketta, my cover letter and resume would not be the same, and I honestly don't know if I would have a job today without it. I learned how to be a better applicant and networker in a way that law school never prepared me for. It was a fun, effective, and tailored experience that taught me a lot about myself and how I could make my job search more effective. The fact that she was willing to work with me over the phone on off hours was also a great favour.”

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"Having a coach made the job search experience much less isolating and imposing. I felt that I finally gained a skillset in making myself 'marketable' to a potential employer. 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. 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). It was a huge success. It had the immediate benefit of helping me approach job interviews with more confidence. 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