“I have been working with Maria for several months and have found the coaching sessions that I have had to be extremely valuable. I have learned much in terms of my own management style and how I manage through problems in the workplace. Maria has a great ability to help me see myself from different points of view and this has helped me to be a better manager. Her style is helpful, but with a great knack for pushing me to see my developmental areas in a non threatening way, and then we work together on some action steps and solutions. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to improve their management skill set.”
- Director, Insurance Industry, Vancouver

“Maria has provided a number of coaching sessions to assist with the direction and scope of my business growth. Her questioning style has provided me with the tools to look at a situation from a different perspective and develop the means to achieve success. Her open-ended questions have helped me focus on the direction of growth that best suits my style. In a recent session we crystallized a new workshop idea that a client is interested in promoting for an upcoming conference. Maria has a gift for staying focused and bringing her clients ideas to fruition and brilliance.”
- International Speaker and Entrepreneur, Calgary

“I was privileged to take a course from Maria Saley entitled “Strategic Selling” through the University of Calgary this spring. Maria’s easy-going, interactive, professional, teaching style gave me the confidence to approach and secure a contract with one of the oldest and most prestigious corporations in Calgary. Maria’ expertise in business/sales taught me how to obtain knowledge and information on the client, sales skills, ability to focus, organize, and develop a strategic sales plan. Since then I have been coached by Maria on a combination personal/business level. I would highly recommend Maria for both her inspiring ways of teaching and coaching.”
- Business Owner, Foodservice, Calgary.

“Maria took charge right away to guide us through a very logical and thorough strategic planning process. She made a special effort to attend extra meetings and get to know the key stakeholders for this plan. We are very impressed with the final document.”
- Manager, Major Integrated Oil and Gas, Calgary

“Maria created a vibrant, energetic atmosphere and engaged the group fully for the entire day. She was able to get our “creative juices” going and inspired us to think big and outside of our usual patterns.”
- Senior Manager, Food Distribution, Calgary

“Maria engages the audience throughout the day and consistently gets high feedback scores from our audiences. She is a real pro.”
- Owner, Insurance Training, Calgary

“Maria truly gets energized on seeing growth in people and she has a real talent as a coach. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for growth in their business or career.”
- Business Owner and Entrepreneur, Calgary

“I know I am making better decisions and I am very clear now in what I want to accomplish before I tackle the situation. Maria asks very targeted questions, which is the key to sifting through emotion, confusion, goals, and solutions.”
- Manager, Insurance Industry, Vancouver

“I wanted to let you know that this is actually the first online class I took that really made me learn something.”
- Business Management Student, University of Calgary

“Seasoned strategy development facilitator. Can customize to what is really needed by the client. Takes the project and runs with it.”
- Strategic Planning process – Calgary non-profit

“Maria was great to work with again. Very accommodating and willing to share info and provide updates. The client said he loved working with Maria.”
- Coaching Engagement- Calgary

“The client was happy with the plan. Very professional, excellent fit with the organization. “
- Marketing Plan – Calgary furnishings