Coaching with Molly Mahar

I help women put their happiness first by defining success on their own terms.

Sound selfish? It’s not.

When you gain clarity, live with less stress and more joy, and embrace your desires, it changes the lives of everyone around you.

I am a world-traveling, straight-talking, conventions-aside, pushing-the-envelope Coach.  I practice what I preach.

I’m into adventure, saying YES, honest conversations, getting clear, going after the big dreams and being authentic.  But here’s the thing.  This isn’t about me.  IT’S ABOUT YOU.

Are you ready to get back on your path? Reconnect to the positive, brave, forward moving woman you know is there? To craft a life that is satisfying to the soul?  Is it time to create a plan of action and consistently move forward?

Only you know.

Clarity.  Passion.  Action. Let’s do this!

WHY INVEST IN COACHING?

• You feel like life is just passing you by and you have no idea how to get “on board.”
• You want to make a big change, but you can’t figure out how to start.  From owning your own business, to traveling the world, to going back to school, to changing careers, to creating social change, to becoming a full time burlesque dancer…  It seems overwhelming on your own.
• You’ve always been “on top of things”, but lately life seems overwhelming.  You can easily help others, but you can’t figure out how to help yourself.
• You are working through a major transition: big breakup, new marriage, being laid off, scary birthday, finding a new identity as a mom or empty-nester, or reinventing yourself.  And you need some support to regain that sense of “you.”

Sound intriguing? Contact me for a quick consult so we can talk and see if coaching may be the right fit for you.   And yes, I do coach both men and woman.  Thanks for asking!

FAQ: What if I’m not 20 or 30 something, but I’m still interested in working with you, Molly?

A: Sweet. Probably half of my one-on-one clients fit perfectly in that category! Though this site is definitely geared towards 20/30 something women, I absolutely do coach outside of my “marketing niche”.   Sounds like you already have an connection to my take on the world — so that’s a strong start for us!  Get in touch, sunshine.

Coaching can be done over the phone or Skype anywhere in the world. One time “laser focus” session rates start at $150 an hour. The rest is detailed below.

WORK WITH ME 1-ON-1

Life and Career Coaching

Coaching can help sort out where you are and where you would like to be.  I don’t provide the answers, but I do ask the right questions.  It’s your journey — but I’m here to help you navigate it with less anxiety, more courage, and loads of freedom-wielding clarity.  I work within the framework of positive psychology: Pleasure + Engagement + Meaning + Strong Relationships + Mastery = Well-Being.

I’ve been beefing up my skill level as a coach in the career arena by studying with Pam Slim (author of one of my favorite books of all time: Escape from Cubicle Nation) and Michele Woodward (totally brilliant executive coach in the corporate world) to become a certified Career Invention Coach.   These wise coaches have shared their expertise with me and turbo-charged my tool kit to truly help you explore your calling, find that first job, or make a career transition.

I offer 2 packages for life or career coaching and both offer personalized homework exercises, accountability and include email/facebook/twitter support.

Two 60-minute sessions for $300 per month
Four 45-minute sessions for $450 per month

Up your alley?  Contact me so we can start chasing that thrilling, bold, balanced, creative, unconventional version of YOUR LIFE.

Business Mentor Coaching

I’ve been approached to coach/advise other ambitious women who are turning their passion into a sustainable lifestyle business.  It wasn’t something I planned on doing, but it’s incredible rewarding.  I’ve been in your shoes, so I know exactly what you’re going through!

Mentor coaching is a mix of holistic (as in all aspects of your life) coaching + practical business suggestions/best practices/action plans + accountability + courage building.  It’s scary striking out on your own.  I make the first few months less daunting.  Promise.

Two 90-minute sessions for $450 per month
Four 60-minute sessions for $600 per month

Sound interesting? Business Mentor Coaching is by application only.  Please contact me to start the process.

WORK WITH ME IN A SMALL GROUP

Group Coaching

These Group Coaching Programs  are the most popular Stratejoy Programs. 

Why Groups?  I know (from experience) that committing yourself to big change is easier within a group setting, especially for us uber-connected Millennials.  With group coaching, you get a tight knit community in which to share struggles, celebrate wins, and be held accountable.  And bonus: you save big bucks with group coaching vs. 1-on-1  with me! Of course, we can always go the 1-on-1 route too if that’s more your style.

• Put Yourself Out There Group Coaching: 4 weeks of Fierce Self-Love and Inner Confidence Training
• Find Your Passion Work Group Coaching: 6 weeks of Exploring & Activating Your Calling
• Get It Off the Ground Group Coaching: 8 weeks of Lifestyle Business Training for new Entrepreneurs or Small Biz Owners who are craving Forward Movement

Want to know more?  Come on over, sunshine!

It’s time to find out what can happen when you starting believing in Extraordinary!

p.s.  Over time, I’ve found I jam best with optimists.  Even if you’re feeling stuck and “crisisey”– having an outlook that things can and WILL change really helps the effectiveness of your coaching.

KIND WORDS & TESTIMONIALS

My work with Molly revealed the deeply passionate girl living inside of me…

Before I started working with Molly, I felt like my life was falling into a perpetual black hole of blah. My job was draining, I wasn’t taking care of my body, and I couldn’t sleep at night. I was just going through the motions of life not sure which direction to go in. Molly helped me revitalized the passion deep inside of me.

She has been so much more to me than just a life coach. During my work with Molly, life presented itself with many challenges from all angels, personal, professional, social. It was like all the naysayers were all coming out to suck the life out of me. I went through a difficult break up, which prior to working with her I would have crumbled and fallen to pieces. Maybe not literally, but I probably would have partake in
some self-destructive pattern.

My work with Molly revealed the deeply passionate girl living inside of me, but most importantly she showed me that most vital relationship I have is the one with myself. To be kind, gentle, and forgiving to myself as I would a stranger. I would highly recommend Molly to anyone who is interested in embarking on extraordinary living and wants to take life by the horns.

Angela, Las Vegas.

She won’t let you play small if you need to be playing big!

The key for me to taking my business to the next level is having Molly Mahar as my business mentor. She won’t let you play small if you need to be playing big! What works for me is Molly’s understanding of insecurity and doubt around your business desires. I can comfortably express my feelings, be held accountable and come away with a solid plan.  She is there to celebrate your success and navigate the bumpy road with you!

Courtney, 22, New Hampshire. 

Could I really go down this path in my forties?

When I first came across Stratejoy, I was absolutely impressed that so many young women where taking the brave journey to live an authentic life.  I often wondered where my life would be if I would have done the same in my twenties.  What Molly and others discussed resonated so deeply, but could I really go down this path in my forties?  At this point in my life, I felt my life was so entrenched with certain responsibilities and obligations there was no room for a big change.

Deciding to work with Molly was one of the best decisions I had made for myself in a long time. She provided me with the tools and clarity to reconnect with my values and more importantly, myself again.  She helped me learn how to make the time for self reflection and held me accountable to act on the change I desired so desperately.  With her guidance, I have not only been able to create a more authentic and joyful life for myself, but for those around me.

Maria, 40 something wife, mother and human resources professional.

Molly showed me how to slow down and savor the moment.

During a time in my life when the world seemed to be spinning faster than I could grasp, Molly showed me how to slow down and savor the moment. She helped me rediscover my true dreams and, in a way, meet the real me for the first time. Through my work with Molly, I have created a life filled with passion and fun; I am truly aware of my wants, needs and values; and I have set real, measurable goals that I KNOW I can achieve. And, most importantly, I now have the confidence, attitude and tools to never sell myself short from living the life I deserve. Looking back, I am so proud of how far I’ve come and I know that I couldn’t have made a better investment.

Gina, Las Vegas.

I am truly deserving of happiness and joy, and without Molly, it would have taken me much longer to realize this.

Working with Molly has been a life changing experience for me.  For a while, I felt as though I was wandering aimlessly around my own life.  With no clear understanding of who I was or what I wanted, I reached out to Molly for the guidance I was so desperately seeking.

Without guilt, shame, fear, or embarrassment, Molly allowed me to think and dream big – bigger than I ever allowed myself before.  Her approach forced me to dig deep into the uncomfortable places in order to overcome the cloud of self-doubt I was living under.  I am truly deserving of happiness and joy, and without Molly, it would have taken me much longer to realize this.

With hard work, dedication, and Molly’s unending support and encouragement, I am more confident and feel as though I am capable of anything.  I not only look at Molly as a Life Coach, but as a good friend in whom I can confide anything.   Words cannot express my sincere gratitude.”

Erica, 29, Greenwich: Financial Project Manager by day, Salsa Dancer by Night. Aspiring Movement Therapist.

Not only did I have a specific direction to take my new job search in, I was enthusiastic about the process and more confident in my abilities and myself than I ever had been before.

I found Molly at a time in my life when an unsatisfying and defeating job left me feeling worthless and unmotivated. After 3 months with Molly, not only did I have a specific direction to take my new job search in, I was enthusiastic about the process and more confident in my abilities and myself than I ever had been before.

When I quit my job, I struggled with how to move forward.  Molly provided me with accountability and helped me to create a constructive and active learning and development plan. She pushed me to ask and answer the right kinds of questions to help me learn about myself; who I am, what makes me smile and what I need in a job and career in order to feel motivated, happy and fulfilled.

 Amanda, 25, New York City: TED Talk Addict. Avid Reader. Theater & Arts Enthusiast. People Person and Connector Extraordinaire.

I was at a point in my life where I desired not only a coach but a mentor to help me get to the next level in my personal and professional life.

“Molly is one of those fabulous women I feel like I’ve known my whole life.  Molly’s compassion, honesty, wisdom, strength, support and belief in me was exactly what I needed.  I was at a point in my life where I desired not only a coach but a mentor (and at times a big sister!) to help me get to the next level in my personal and professional life.  Molly has the ability to connect you to your own personal power, your own truth and the joy of living a meaningful life with her intuitive questions, straight forward style and loving approach.

I was able to become unstuck, break the cycle of old habits and start taking big action steps on my dreams.  Molly is super passionate about coaching and mentoring people to live their fullest lives. I feel so blessed to not only have worked with her but call her my friend.”

Nicole, 26, Arlington:  Handbag Designer, Coach, Passionate Do Gooder

Molly helped me confront some of my self-defeating patterns and to re-appreciate truths I had misplaced.

“A combination of work, health, financial, and (thus) emotional issues had combined to squeeze out much of my sense of self.  When I met Molly, I was great at coaching others on self-care but was driving myself in circles, feeling uncertain about my ability to make good decisions and then stick to them.  Through Molly’s coaching and my journey of self-discovery, I embarked on a path to find my way back to younger, more confident self—only with the added bonus of the wisdom that life has taught me.

Molly helped me confront some of my self-defeating patterns and to re-appreciate truths I had misplaced. She was also a form of accountability at a time that I needed it.  I am surprised and delighted at the specific direction my life has taken since I began coaching with Molly. I have re-learned to lean into hope, and I am making decisions from a position of vulnerable, open, and honest strength now–a powerful and true place that I know is providing me with a genuine life.”

Sally, 30 something, Santa Monica:  Gluten Free Coach and Consultant, Writer, Crossfit Junkie