INFLECTION POINT COACHING™


Pick yourself first to own the next leg of your professional journey.



Hello Fellow Coach, Consultant, Corporate Refugee, Freelancer, Entrepreneur, and All-around Amazing Human Who Wants to Suck More Marrow out of Life


I have stood where you are standing right now.

In the center of a sweet inflection point, having just stepped out of the shadows of life as you've known it, squinting and blinking in the bright sunlight of your future.

Knees knocking.

Heart pounding a tad faster than you're used to.

Exhilarated and terrified at the same time. 

You've been on a great ride. You've got the stories, the chops, the scars to show for it.

But that ride has come to an end. 

Perhaps because someone else slammed on the brakes (thanks, Covid).

Or maybe because deep down in your truest, most secret place -- your inner sanctum sanctorum -- the one you guard fiercely with swords and flame throwers and one of those spiky ball morning star things -- you finally said yes to yourself for the first time.

In short...

The mountains are calling and you must go.



It doesn't matter how long you've been staring at them.

What matters is you've made a decision to gather provisions for the climb.

You're done waiting for someone to give you permission.

You're done putting everyone else's needs first.

You're done listening to others tell you who you should be or what you should do.

This truly is your "go big or go home" moment.

The wait is over.

Here you are.

Looking up at that magnificent mountain, a symbol of what you've been dreaming about for a long time.

What you need is a guide who respects your accomplishments and can confidently steer you as you make your ascent.



Of course...

You could climb this mountain yourself. Watch a bunch of YouTube videos. Follow more influencers on Instagram and LinkedIn. Cobble together a mish-mosh of tips and tricks. Find some guy at REI who knows a ton about gear and the best hiking boots and which dehydrated snacks taste best.

There's nothing wrong with the DIY route. I've done it myself for many things.

But not this.

Not when it comes to setting yourself up for the kind of future you deserve.


Here's what I know to be true.


The DIY route will get you only so far and take light years longer to get you where you want to go.

Not to mention that route is fraught with danger including one of the most insidious threats to your advancement -- something I call "Squirrel Syndrome."

You know, what happens to your dog when out for a simple walk through the neighborhood?

One minute you're checking your phone to see who just texted you and the next, Rover is pulling your shoulder out of its socket because a gray or red rodent with a fluffy tail showed up on the scene.

No one invited it to your walking party, yet there it is.

Now you're thinking you might need surgery and your dog has got himself into a tangled mess of nettles and thorns and is that a patch of poison ivy?

Look, your journey to what's next -- your heaven, your nirvana, your fatter bank account -- will be full of squirrels. Especially as you're beginning to get going. 

On come the brakes. Momentum screeches to a halt. You're jolted off the path because that's what our lizard brains are trained to do.



THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU HAVE OPTIONS



Not only am I here to prevent you from succumbing to your lizard brain's nefarious intentions to destroy your forward progress, but more importantly --

I'm here to guide you to the sweetest, most expansive view of yourself and your future as a leader you've ever seen.


Here's how it works:


  • 4 months of the most phenomenal exploration about yourself, your purpose, and your work you've ever done...
  • so that can see the view you've never seen...
  • so that you can show up every day in a way that affirms your existence and aligns with your truth...
  • so that you can live the life you've imagined and become an even better leader in a world that is only going to continue to demand more from us.


bECAUSE yOU'RE NOT HERE TO BE AVERAGE

Inflection Point Coaching


Give yourself permission to be first for once. It's what the best leaders do and no, it's not selfish. It's actually one of the most generous acts you can do for the world. This phenomenal coaching experience will give you the guidance and support that can make you more confident, certain, and courageous as you continue your leadership journey. 

What Scotland's fastest sprint cyclist says about Inflection Point™ Coaching:

I was coming to a crossroads in my professional career and wanted to get clear on what path I was going to take, how and when.

6 weeks later my summary of that experience in one word... WOW!

With Mary Lou’s help I’m now crystal clear on what the next part of my journey is and even better - we built it based on what I love doing and what I’m good at. We had 2-3 weeks of exploration and getting clear and the rest was laying the foundations in terms of structure, positioning, messaging and what’s next.

It’s an understatement to say I’m EXCITED for my next chapter!!!!!!

Lastly, it was an absolute pleasure getting to hang out with such a positive, energetic, confident female leader. My weekly sessions were absolutely one of the highlights of my week.

Thank you Mary Lou. I feel very lucky and grateful to have you in my life.


Jenny Davis

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Consultant, Coach & Trainer

inflection point coaching


FAQ


Do I need to have a special kind of background for this program to work for me?

No. I have worked with people from a wide variety of industries including business, education, sports, real estate, consulting, healthcare, and tech. What they all have in common is a desire to work with an experienced guide to help them achieve a goal tied specifically to advancing how they position their leadership expertise in a complex world. 

I'm seriously at a crossroads with no idea what to do next with all the knowledge and experiences I have. Can I really have a breakthrough in 4 months?

My answer to this question is always a quick yes... with a quick caveat.  Last time I checked an engine won't run if you don't put gas in it. If you commit to showing up every week and doing the work, you will see favorable results.

Are you a life coach?

Not in a formal sense, no. We will be talking about your life in some capacity as it relates to how you position yourself for the next leg of your professional journey. If you're looking specifically for a life coach, I can point you to some fantastic recommendations.

Do I need to prepare anything ahead of time?

Not unless there's something specific you have stuffed in a box or shoved to the back of a desk drawer that is connected to the goals you have for what's next. Before we begin working together, you will fill out an intake form that many of my clients find is sufficient for providing a baseline. 

I want to write a book. Is this a good place to start?

It can be a great foundation to your book writing journey. That said, I do have a specific program for people who want to write and publish their first book. You can learn more about that here.

Speaking of writing, I love how you write. Can you teach me how to be a better writer?

Yes. This is a great place to start. 

Do you have a payment plan?

Yes. Remuneration options are available.

Why do you charge for the initial discovery call with you?

Time -- mine and yours -- is extremely valuable.  A payment gateway weeds out the tire-kickers while giving you a chance to take me for a trial spin before committing to the full ride. You can get a lot out of one hour with me if that's as far as you decide to go. If you're truly serious about making significant forward progress with your leadership practice, you see the money you invest in yourself as a tool for achievement. Should you decide to work with me, your initial consult fee will count toward the coaching package.

What if I need more coaching?

If you decide you'd like to continue working together after the end of our four months together, we can discuss what that can look like based on my availability and your needs.



"Do the thing and you will have the power."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson


Mary Lou Kayser

Mary Lou Kayser is a master teacher who coaches, writes, and podcasts about how YOU CAN SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF TO PLAY YOUR POSITION WITH CONFIDENCE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND GRACE SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE THE MOST of your one wild and precious life (Because last time anyone checked, you only get one.)

Through her various programs, BOOKS, AND PODCAST Mary Lou has collaborated with thousands of people to think, see, and do things differently so that your work and overall existence are rewarding, gratifying, and most importantly, deeply and unwaveringly satisfying.

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