Context—For Mary, success in the workplace and an inability to say “no” soon added up to a 55-hour workweek with mounting responsibilities. Coupled with a lengthy daily commute, demanding personal relationships, and little time for herself, it's no wonder that Mary first came to “on the marconsulting” drained, frustrated and angry.

Collaboration—By teaming up with Steven, Mary soon identified what she enjoyed most about her job and her relationships, and discussed how she could do and experience more of what brought her joy versus what did not. At work, Mary set limits on how many projects she was willing to take on; she began to speak out and make sure she was heard by her fellow executives and her CEO. At home, Mary explored new activities and relationships outside of work, including sports, hobbies and friendships.

Outcome—Mary soon discovered that to make changes she had to first set limits at work. This created more time and energy which allowed her to focus on developing new areas of interest inside and outside the workplace. By working with Steven, Mary gained the support and structure she needed to develop a clear vision, formulate a sound plan, and take the actions necessary to have success and fulfillment in all areas of her life.

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Context—Like many in the high-tech industry, Tom was recently laid off, the victim of a numbers game despite high productivity and stellar performance reviews. For Tom, this was his third layoff in two years, so he was feeling vulnerable and disheartened. He decided to make a change and create his own business, but didn't know where to start. Concerned that he would fall into the common trap of working so many hours that all other aspects of his life would be neglected, Tom turned to “on the marconsulting” and Steven Bacharach for the coaching structure, feedback, and sounding board he needed to fully engage in his new endeavor.

Collaboration—Working with Steven, Tom identified past successes, coming up with ways to leverage existing skills for his new business, and examined his decision-making process. Like many successful business people, Tom tended to rely primarily on his logical, analytical thinking. As such, he had never cultivated the use of “intuition” and “feeling.” With Steven as his coach, Tom explored ways to tap into his intuitive skills and integrate them with his more analytical side.

Outcome—With a well-rounded set of decision-making skills in place, Tom became focused, better organized, had more energy, and set clearer goals. Able to make quicker decisions, Tom implemented his business plan with less self-doubt and enjoyed strong business growth. Tom's newfound skills also helped him build stronger relationships with his clients and referral sources as well as with friends and family.

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Context—After 15 years as a successful senior executive, Karen began to feel “burnt out” at work. No longer doing the kind of work she loved, feeling as though there was so much more she could offer if only given the chance, Karen became resentful. She felt trapped in her job, afraid her career had reached a plateau—that this was as “good” as it ever was going to get. Her work suffered, her relationships suffered . . . she suffered.

Collaboration—Disillusioned, Karen turned to “on the marconsulting” and Steven Bacharach for the coaching support she needed to rekindle enthusiasm for her career. With Steven, Karen was able to move beyond her fears and identify specifically what was missing from her job. She began to look both within and outside her company for a better fit—a place she could use her skill set more broadly and have greater impact.

Outcome—As Karen became more vocal and visible with her employer, opportunities began to appear. She learned to manage her fear of change, gained energy and momentum, and began to reclaim what was most important to her professionally—repositioning herself for life beyond the corporate world. Eventually she moved to a start-up company where she was able to thrive. But Karen's success didn't end there. Her willingness to embrace change and communicate her needs to others resulted in a more satisfying personal life, too.

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