Hi,

I'm Mary Lou Kayser, Your Partner in Dusting off Your Dreams, Bringing Your Ideas to Life, and Busting Free from the Status Quo

Mary Lou Kayser, MAT

Committed to helping you discover what can be beyond what is right now

Hey there!

I'm Mary Lou Kayser, dedicated to showing you ways of uncovering new capabilities and pushing boundaries so you experience more of what you really want.

My mission?

To help you make meaningful and measurable progress toward bringing your ideas to life so you don’t look back and wonder WTF just happened to all that time and why you didn’t do something about it.

Your Success Story Starts Here

Did you know the opposite of success isn’t failure?

The opposite of success is actually made up of the 4 S’s:

Status Quo
Same-old Same-old
Safety
Security

The truth is, most people spend their lives in one or more of these quadrants.

They never change or experience anything different because playing it safe was what they were programmed to do.

Years and then decades pass and they’ve built a life based on someone else’s model instead of building one of their own.

By the time people find me, they are bone-tired of living the same day over and over again.

They long to experience something different.

When we work together, we'll discover what you truly want.

With 30+ years of experience under my belt, I've helped thousands of clients like you ditch the same-old same-old.

Let's dust off those dreams and give your ideas the spotlight they deserve!

Services Tailored to You

1:1 and Group Coaching: Working with me in a coaching capacity offers you clarity, accountability, and support to achieve your goals, fostering personal growth, enhanced decision-making, confidence, and reduced stress. Through tailored guidance, my coaching programs cultivate improved performance, stronger relationships, communication skills, increased confidence and belief in yourself and your ideas, and facilitate positive lifestyle changes, especially during life transitions.
Speaking: Bringing me in as a dynamic, creative speaker can invigorate and inspire you and your audience, fostering a memorable and engaging experience. I'm able to tailor my content to the specific needs of your organization. My unique perspectives, storytelling prowess, and innovative ideas can captivate listeners, sparking creativity, motivation, and new ways of thinking. Additionally, I have been told that what I share often leaves a lasting impact, igniting enthusiasm, fostering connection, and prompting action among audience members.
Poetry Readings: A poetry reading offers numerous benefits to an audience. Some of the most famous global leaders are huge fans of hearing poets read their work (think Sir Richard Branson and Oprah). Inviting a poet to read to your audience is a special and memorable experience. Overall, a poetry reading enriches the lives of audience members by engaging their emotions, stimulating their minds, fostering connection, and celebrating the beauty of language and expression.
Play Your Position Podcast: Join me on a transformative journey at the intersection of leadership, storytelling, and the power of audio. With a diverse range of guests from various industries, including business, arts, sports, and more, each episode promises a unique exploration. From insightful interviews to thought-provoking 'Audibles' on personal growth, the Play Your Position podcast inspires action and critical thinking. Experience the joy of learning and self-discovery as we elevate lives together!
Write Your Book: I specialize in working with first-time non-fiction authors to get your ideas out of your head, onto the page, into proper form, and ultimately into a high-quality published book with a world-class cover. Working with a published author as a coach on your book writing journey offers expert guidance, practical advice, and industry knowledge, while providing valuable mentorship, accountability, and support. My feedback, networking opportunities, and confidence-building encouragement can accelerate your writing process and increase your chances of success in the publishing world.

Let's Talk Solutions!

Hear What Others Are Saying

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"Thanks to Mary Lou, I finally wrote and published my book after more than 10 years of thinking about it."

Claudio Toyama - Author and Leadership Coach

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"Mary Lou truly understands our needs and delivers every time."

Ellen Recko - Retired Intel Executive, Mentor with Job Seekers

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"Mary Lou is an exceptional speaker who brings tremendous value, insight, and connection to her audience."

Gretchen Hargis - Educator, Philanthropist

Stay Connected

Join me on LinkedIn and Instagram for tips, insights, and inspiration to fuel your journey towards making all your wildest dreams come true.

Let's Get Personal

Outside of work, some of my many interests include swimming, kayaking, wine tasting, playing tabletop board games with my kids, hiking, cheering for the Oregon Ducks in Autzen Stadium, traveling, writing, yoga, taking pictures, inventing toys, messing around with AI, listening to my eclectic music playlists (Metallica to Mozart), and keeping my saw sharp with what people are thinking and talking about through all kinds of books and podcasts.

After all, exploring the world helps me serve you better!

Ready to Ditch the Status Quo for Good?

Let me know how I can help, and let's start building your success story together.

Get in Touch Here

We All Have a Story.

Here's Mine in Three Acts.

Act I: East Coast Upbringing

I was born and raised 50 miles east of New York City in a small village on the north shore of Long Island. My parents were both educators who encouraged me and my brother to be ourselves, a tremendous gift by any standard. We spent our summers in Maine as a family, living in a tent on the shores of a lake. Through their example, I learned how to work hard, solve problems, think for myself, and appreciate eating all my meals outside no matter the weather. Their unconditional love and support continue to influence me today.

Act II: The Mountains Called

When I decided to attend college in the Pacific Northwest -- what seemed like a foreign country to my east coast friends and teachers -- I was channeling John Muir's famous quote: "The mountains are calling and I must go." A photo of Mount Rainier draped in alpine glow seduced me to leave all that was familiar and head west. Upon arrival, I felt a deep and immediate connection to place I hadn't experienced before. While I've been a happy resident of both Oregon and Washington for more than 30 years, I haven't forgotten my east coast roots and am proud to call myself "bi-coastal."

Act III: Coach. Speaker. Poet. Podcaster. Entrepreneur. Mom.

I've been fortunate to do work that matters most of my life including raising two incredible humans who are now productive, conscientious global citizens. From my days as a white water rafting guide on the Kenai River in Alaska to the years I devoted to public education to what I do today as a coach, speaker, and poet, how I've earned my living has reinforced my commitment to servant leadership. Titles have never been as important to me as the experiences I and the people I'm serving are having. No matter what I'm doing, I show up with an attitude of excellence, possibility, and fun.

My Why = Your Win

Nothing gives me more joy than helping people succeed in a way that's most authentically aligned with who they are.

Since the days when I was a girl playing teacher with my stuffed animals, I have loved being a catalyst for creativity, growth and making a difference in the world.

Through my work these days as a coach, speaker, poet, and podcaster, I'm able to serve people in ways that bring out their highest and best.

Money, stuff, things have their place -- and I do like them.

But they don't drive me.

People and stories do.

Deep thinking and intellectual discourse do.

Seeing my clients experience powerful breakthroughs do.

At the end of the day, we remember our experiences the most.

If you'd like to discuss what can be possible for you, I'd welcome the chance to learn more about you and your ideas.

Reach out below!

Confidence. Creativity. Curiosity. Cha-ching.

You can have it all!

Yes, Mary Lou! Let's Do This!