What’s It Like to Work with Me?
That’s such a great question. It’s one I love asking, too. Fortunately, I’ve worked with hundreds of people over the past 20 years as a coach—and thousands more as a speaker and trainer since 1987.
Here’s the scoop from several of the amazing clients I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years. They have taught me so much about what it takes to be a Communication Sorceress.
Choose the Feelings You Want in Any Moment
“Maia has an uncanny ability to pull back the curtain of uncertainty, misunderstandings and assumptions—so you can peer through to the VISION and move forward. Maia coaches you through your experiences and encourages you to see past the obstacles and snags with insightful guidance, significant revelations and present processing. Maia coached me in the achievement of meaningful connect between my mind and passion. Priceless!”
Eva Leos, CMP
Senior Event Coordinator, Fiatech
Chapter President, MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter
“Maia has truly been an inspiration to me and has helped me explore what’s possible, what I want, and what I can do to realize my goals. I’ve learned how to self-think through lots of different situations and she’s helped me unlock my “tool box” so I can use the tools I have to successfully build my life the way I envision it. Her deep insight, amazing listening skills, and thought-provoking questions have completely transformed the way I think and how I live my life. Thank you so much Maia!”
Zipporah Evania, CLTC, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL, Financial Advisor
“I am proud to say that I benefited more than I ever thought I would from leadership coaching. Having gone to my first session with the recommended open mind, I can honestly say that I was converted after just one hour. Working with Maia as my coach has certainly exceeded my expectations. Maia’s positive encouraging and result-orientated coaching gave me the guidance I needed to achieve success. Each coaching session was enjoyable and supportive and focused on setting clear workable targets. I whole-heartedly recommend Maia to anyone.”
Robert Bylett, Director, FoodWorks, UK
“30 minutes with Maia helped me zero in on self-perceptions that have limited me in the past. Let Maia help you!”
Kathy Sidaway, Brokerage Manager, Feigenbaum Agency
“When I started working with Maia, I had an idea of the leader I wanted to be. I had topics I wanted to address and “fix.” I wanted to grow, showcase my confidence, and figure out how to navigate through difficult times … I wanted Maia to give me all the answers! As I worked with Maia, she gave me the space to talk through my issues/concerns/ideas. She never provided me with answers. Better yet, she asked the right questions and helped me deconstruct my thoughts so I could look at each topic from an objective perspective. She gave me the tools to find the answers that I had the whole time. Now that we’ve finished our work together, I know how to approach situations and quickly remove the roadblocks that were in my way. She helped to define my genius. That leader I wanted to be? I am her!”
Michelle Abraham
Director, Research & Development
Hyland Software, Cleveland
“Maia Beatty helped me to create my best life ever! I always have strongly believed that personal development is extremely important to success in every area of my life. Working with Maia has shown me how to get from where I am to where I want to be. The difference lies with my thoughts—which control my actions, which create my results. Using the leadership strategies that I learned from her, now I KNOW I can accomplish anything I focus on. It has been an eye-opening experience and I’m excited about the future and all of the opportunities in front of me!”
Michele Giarrano, Independent Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics
“Working with Maia was an uplifting experience to say the least. I always felt like she heard me and allowed me to lead our conversations, she seemed to know what I was thinking. She challenged me in so many great ways…What is different now that I completed my coaching with Maia? I have claimed the power that was already mine!! We all have the power within us, it’s just a matter of being willing to find it. That is what Maia helped me do. I would highly recommend Maia to be your coach—that is, if you want to change your life.”
Allen Miller, Area Director, N2 Publishing
Choose the Feelings You Want In Any Conversation
“After meeting Maia in April of 2016, I can honestly tell you that our business has never been the same. When I asked her what she would do to address our situation, she put the accountability back on me. Instead of telling me what she thought we should do, like many others might do in her spot, she asked me what I thought about the situation and what I wanted for our executive team and for our agency. This was her secret of seeing how she could help—or more importantly, (show us) how we could help ourselves. Maia has unlocked the potential of our Executive Team in ways we never thought possible.”
Ben Brugler, CEO and President, akhia communications
“Maia provided (my former company) with not only information…but valuable tools that we can use moving forward. In addition, Maia brings enthusiasm and optimism to the table, and this helps grease the wheels and start a discussion among obstinate leadership peers who may be struggling with communication. Her creativity and fearlessness are exactly what the doctor ordered, and she does it with a good-humored and disarming style. If silos and politics are spoiling your company from within, then I would strongly recommend Maia.”
Eric Camulli, now the VP of Marketing at 7signal
Choose the Feelings You Want In Any Presentation
“Maia has an incredible gift for bringing out the best in you. I worked with her to prepare for my first keynote to a large audience – 400 people. [Although we worked exclusively over the phone from overseas,] Maia’s presence through our 12 hours over 2 weeks of preparing made a huge difference to my confidence, helping me to clarify what I wanted to say and how I could most authentically deliver my message. She gave unconditionally of her time, energy and passion. Best of all, she helped me to actually enjoy the experience of speaking on stage! If you get a chance to work with Maia, take it! You will not look back.“
Elle Harrison, Founder, Wild Courage, London, UK
“Maia’s approach to public speaking coaching is wonderful, different from the norm, and incredibly effective. In a surprisingly short amount of time, both in our PowerSpeak (now Speaking Sorcery™) class in the DC area and our later phone coaching after I returned home, Maia helped me to get clear on my message, increase my confidence, and ‘power up’ my presence. I’m three times as confident with speaking to groups now than I was before I worked with her.”
Kate Franklin, Director, White & Lime Ltd, UK
“Thank you, Maia, for providing a safe space for us to be vulnerable and open to feedback from complete strangers. Maia, it’s because of your ability to make your students feel safe, supported, and eager to engage in an unfamiliar environment that this PowerSpeak (now Speaking Sorcery™) session was such a success. In my lifetime, you are the only person that I have come across that can achieve that! Thank you for everything.”
Twyla Turner, Senior Marketing and Event Specialist, JumpStart, Inc.
“Working with Maia, I achieved amazing results that came from very little time together. She is simply AMAZING to see in action. I had only heard very positive feedback before taking her PowerSpeak class (now Speaking Sorcery™) and now I know why: in just one day of PowerSpeak and two days in Advanced PowerSpeak, I learned more and accomplished more than I had in over 10 years of being certified in Toastmasters. You just have to see her in action to believe it. I encourage you to take her classes or have her as your coach.”
Gina Dalessandro, President, The Dalessandro Group
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