Testimonials
Mahlena believes the children are our future.
That's how time works.
- James Paige
Legally bound relatives aside, below you can read more praise for Mahlena, this time from a presentation coaching client of mine, in interview format.
Also, if you prefer watching this testimonial in video format instead, then it will be available eventually.
1) Introduce yourself. Say your name and what you do.
Hi, I'm Kate Mack. I'm an aspiring writer.
(ed. note: Kate is an actual writer who has written scripts.)
2) What was your situation before you started your coaching program with Mahlena?
Prior to working with Mahlena, I was scrambling to submit my script to a festival for the first time.
3) What were your hesitations about investing in the program?
Cost. And it felt like it was going to be hard.
4) What led you to invest in the program anyway?
I had seen Mahlena speak and met her briefly. Both interactions were impactful. I was struck by her presence - at once commanding and easy - and her delivery - clear and concise and yet personal, genuine and fun delivery. This made for something I wanted to aspire to but also felt comfortable interacting with. I felt I could be myself around her.
5) What are 3 specific reasons you liked the program?
1. Mahlena was able to see something bigger - a bigger goal, career trajectory - than I was.
2. She pushed me. She did not make it easy. She said from the start, it was going to be about the work in between, and that was true. I felt the juice being squeezed! It was hard, but it was worth it.
3. I genuinely enjoyed talking with her. While the substance of the work is commanding, her presence is easy and comforting.
6) What are 3 specific ways your life was improved after Mahlena’s coaching program?
1. I tend to crave validation. I found Mahlena did not play into that, focusing on the work itself not the sensibility. While, in the moment, I wanted reassurance, I left with a stronger commitment to my choices and sensibilities and feel I seek validation - at least a little less than I did before.
2. I have taken the larger steps in my career that Mahlena honed in during our time together, even though they were not even what I was seeing/focusing on/briefing for coaching at the time. I feel I'm still reaping the benefits of our coaching period, in that sense.
3. I believe more in the goodness of people. That you can be both professional and thoughtful.
7) Why should someone else like you work with Mahlena?
Everything I just said!
She has genius insights and intuition.
She is FUNNY and bright.
She is not going to tiptoe around the tough feedback. She is not going to do your work for you, but you will leave with growth and trust in yourself that you did not have before -- that you can mess up, try new things, find your voice and follow your dreams.
(one more ed. note: It is hard for me to read and upload words about me, kind or otherwise, so you better appreciate my efforts. Thank you.)