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Created 7 years ago in Business / Getting Started
Even though I am a former HR manager, I was an employee too. I had many opportunities to raise something up to my boss that might be touchy or potentially make them defensive. I have coached people on both sides of the table. I can help you think through approaching your boss, whether it's to ask them to do something differently, or ask for training, a new position, etc. There ARE ways to do this.
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Mary Schaefer (she/her)
Greater Philadelphia Area
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I coach managers and employees on building skills in interpersonal interactions and career change. I support job seekers. I'm a certified HR professional, a coach and hold a Master's degree in HR. Pro-human workplace advocate. Former columnist at CIO.com, TEDx talker. Co-author of "The Character-Based Leader." My mission is to create work cultures where your organization and human beings both thrive.
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Mary was exceptional in helping us navigate HR issues while helping us plan for the future. I would recommend anyone who is looking to build a world class HR team and culture to talk to Mary.
Source: Clarity Oisin O'Connor Nov 8, 2018Mary, listens so well and then she helped me listen to myself. A powerful 25 minutes!
Source: Clarity Teri Quinn Gray Jul 20, 2017I highly recommend Mary as a career coach. She was assigned as my coach for a leadership training course and has had a positive impact on my career. She has vast personal experience that she pulled from to quickly identify my needs, and delivered coaching effectively and on-target. And she made the time to stay in touch with me even after our formal engagement ended. Thank you, Mary, for your support and wisdom.
Source: LinkedIn Marina Tharayil Nov 21, 2013From the first time I read an article Mary had written on having difficult discussion in business, I knew I needed to speak with her about her approach to executive coaching. She is an expert from top to bottom. She had a disciplined curriculum, was well organized and flexible enough to understand the demands of a Silicon Valley exec. As she worked through the process with me, all she encountered were impressed with her detailed approach to executive coaching. She was able to provide me with insights and feedback, I felt was needed for me to move into the C-suite. I would definitely recommend her for anyone in the fast paced start-up world. Timelines don’t always allow for long growth and mentoring from upper managers. Mary can provide skills and techniques to help any executive manage and lead a company more effectively.
Source: LinkedIn Daryl McNutt Nov 21, 2013Mary, your LinkedIn presentation at HAC was great; your knowledge, style and enthusiasm kept my attention. You have me wanting to know more about LinkedIn, from you, so I can use it more to my benefit.
I hope you return in January.
Source: LinkedIn Cynthia Hains Nov 21, 2013As I was beginning my career, I was full of questions and uncertainty. Right from the beginning, Mary saw me as an individual. She didn't try to address my situation with a "one-size-fits-all approach" or give me "the" answer. She led me to discover my own path and answer my own questions. She was able to do this because she strived to understand my perspective.
Once I started working, I found that not everyone else in my workplace valued each other like Mary valued me. She taught me how to lead from my position --how to develop my own approach in a way that was respectful. She taught me how to be an empowered employee along with many other skills that I will keep with me throughout my career which will allow me to succeed in all of my professional endeavors.
Source: LinkedIn Mollie Keane Nov 21, 2013In my time in Research Management I worked closely with Mary through some rather difficult times. As our HR specialist Mary provided outstanding coaching and counseling to the entire management team. I have a great deal of respect for her ability and would certainly recommend her to anyone who might be looking for career or management counseling.
Source: LinkedIn Stephen Gee Nov 21, 2013Mary is an extremely knowledgeable individual in the field of Human Resources. She is also very effective in the area of organizational development and coaching. Since Mary's retirement from DuPont I have contracted with her for her coaching and faciltation services. She is a skilled facilitator with the abilitly to ensure that each participant leaves the room with a greater sense of awareness.
Source: LinkedIn Rich Vintigni Nov 21, 2013Mary was a true pleasure to work with at DuPont. She brought a fresh perspective to our organization that encouraged teamwork. Mary also lead the effort to enhance and develop programs that would reward employees for their scientific contributions. She was viewed as a trusted member of management by all levels of the organization and was often sought out for advice.
Mary's encouragement and support enabled me to expand my areas of responsibility and improve my knowledge as a human resources professional. I would recommend Mary as a top notch consultant!
Source: LinkedIn ROBIN RUSSELL Nov 21, 2013Mary is an innovative consultant, coach, and trainer who listens intently, asks thoughtful questions, and then hones in on the source of the challenge. She is passionate about helping employers and employees move through change in a respectful and collaborative manner. If you need a wise guide for your team or yourself, call Mary—you won’t be disappointed.
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