A career built around people, purpose and possibility.
I am Marie Gould – an author, leader, mentor, consultant, business owner, motivational keynote speaker, and lifelong believer in the power of people.
As well as qualifying as a Life Coach my career spans almost 30 years in education, teaching business and management alongside holding management and leadership roles. That combination gave me both theory and the lived reality of leading people, developing teams and navigating (lots of) organisational change. I am currently Chief Officer of North Devon Voluntary Services, where I work alongside organisations and leaders who are making a difference in their communities.
I hold an MBA in Senior Leadership, but much of what I know about leadership has come from experience; the successes, the difficult decisions, the conversations, the people I’ve worked alongside and, importantly, the times when things have not gone according to plan!
I have learned that good leadership is not about having all the answers.
It’s about being willing to listen, to learn, to challenge yourself and to keep moving forward.
What Marie brings to the table!
Experience – Over 30 years working with people, organisations and leaders.
Perspective – A calm, thoughtful space to step back from the noise and see things differently.
Practicality – Ideas & conversations need to lead somewhere. I’ll help you turn your thinking into action.
Humanity – Leadership is ultimately about people I believe we can be amibtious and compassionate at the same time!
Working together can be transformational!
A little bit more about Marie….
Leadership is important to me, but so are the people, experiences and moments that shape us along the way.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the things that make me ME – from work and spending quality time with my family, grandpups (Monty and Toby) and dear friends, adventures, yoga, swimming and my garden, alongside the every day moments that keep me grounded
Because leadership is human. And so am I.
Whether you are looking for leadership support, mentoring, a speaker or workshop for your event, or simply want to explore what is possible. I’d love to hear from you
Alongside my work in leadership I am also the founder of Mind Over Matter, born from my own experiences of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and burnout, and my subsequent discovery and fascinating with positive psychology and the power of mindset.
Today, Mind Over Matter brings together practical tools, wellbeing, mindset coaching and mentoring to help people develop the confidence, clarity and mindset to thrive.
Transforming Struggles into Strengths
Let my personal experiences and extensive research pave the way to your success.
Discover more about Mind Over Matter, and my #Blisscipline approach to leading a fulfilling happy life.
“I used to struggle with anxiety and low self-esteem, but with Marie’s guidance, I’ve found a new sense of confidence and peace.” – Clare C
