The answers are yours. The work to find them is ours.
Smart, driven, and honest enough to know you could use a real thought partner. That's not a weakness. That's exactly how the best people get where they're going.
The answers are yours. The work to find them is ours.
Let’s figure out what’s in the way.
Smart, driven, and honest enough to know you could use a real thought partner. That's not a weakness. That's exactly how the best people get where they're going.
What coaching is
Coaching is not advice. It's partnership. It's something that actually moves you forward.
Coaching is a structured partnership built around one question: what's getting in the way of where you want to go? Not in a vague, open-ended way. In a specific, roll-up-your-sleeves, let's-actually-figure-this-out way.
And you don't need to walk in with a perfect answer. Some people come in chasing a promotion. Others are weighing a pivot, feeling stuck in a role, navigating imposter syndrome, or just sensing that something needs to change but not quite knowing what. Wherever you're starting from, that's the starting point.
There's something that happens when you say out loud, to someone who's genuinely listening and has no stake in what you decide, where you actually are and what you actually want. Clarity tends to follow. So does momentum. Coaching creates the conditions for both, with a thought partner who will ask the right questions, reflect back what they're hearing, and help you figure out your next move, together.
Coaching is goal-oriented
We start with where you want to go and work backward from there.
Coaching builds momentum
Coaching creates forward motion. Sessions build on each other, and progress compounds.
Coaching is forward-facing
This isn't about the past. It's about what's next.
Coaching is collaborative
We build it together, and it stays yours.
Coaching works best when you have a specific goal you're working toward and you're ready to take action on it. If you're not sure whether coaching is the right fit for where you are right now, the intro call is a good place to start. We can figure that out together too.
When we work together, you get someone who already understands the world you're operating in.
You don't need someone to hand you a plan. You need someone who will help you build one that's actually yours.
Our sessions tend to feel like a real conversation. Not a debrief, not a performance review, not someone reading from a coaching playbook. You'll leave with clarity you didn't have when you walked in, and usually a next step that actually feels doable.
That's partly because before I called myself a coach, I spent years working inside nonprofit, government, and helping professions. I know the particular weight of mission-driven work, the budget constraints, the political dynamics, the way ambition can feel complicated when you care deeply about the cause and not just the title. So when you're describing your situation, we're usually starting from a place of shared understanding.
My background is rooted in clinical social work, which shapes how I listen and what I notice in our conversations. And having led a coaching team that has supported thousands of clients to real outcomes, I bring more than my own experience to our work. I've seen what actually moves people forward across hundreds of careers and dozens of industries, and I draw on all of it when we're figuring out what's next for you.
clients supported annually
100s+
expertise in policy + clinical practice
Dual
trainee
ICF PCC
Training and credentials
+ICF PCC trainee
+Positive Intelligence trained
+The Art of Coaching and The Art of Coaching Teams trained
+Assessment certification coming soon
Find the right fit.
Every engagement starts with a free intro call. No pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation to make sure we're a good match.
MATTER SPARK
Get unstuck and get moving.
6 weeks, 3 sessions | $900
For when you know something needs to shift but you're not sure where to start. In six weeks, we'll get specific about what you want, cut through the noise, and build a path forward you can actually follow. It's a focused coaching sprint with real structure and real support.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ Complimentary intake session to get us oriented before we begin
+ Three 60-minute coaching sessions over 6 weeks (each can be split into two 30-minute touchpoints)
+ Two email check-ins between sessions so you're never waiting long for support
+ Matter Coaching Resource Package of curated tools and best practices
+ Your choice of focus: tactical strategy, an assessment (DISC, MBTI, StrengthsFinder) and debrief, or feedback on up to two writing pieces (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn)
MATTER EXPAND
Build the momentum, then keep it.
3 months, 6 sessions | $1,700
For when you have a clear direction but need more than a few sessions to get there. Three months gives us room to think, plan, and keep moving even when life gets in the way. We can go deeper, adjust as things shift, and make sure what we're building together actually holds.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ Complimentary intake session to get us oriented before we begin
+ Six 60-minute coaching sessions over 3 months (each can be split into two 30-minute touchpoints)
+ Two email check-ins between sessions
+ Matter Coaching Resource Package of curated tools and best practices
+ Your choice of focus: tactical strategy, an assessment and debrief, or feedback on up to three writing pieces (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn)
MATTER LASTING
Real change takes real time.
6 months, 12 sessions | $3,000
For when you're ready to commit to the work and want someone genuinely in your corner for the long haul. Six months means we can tackle the big stuff, not just the next step, and we'll have enough time to actually see it through.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ Complimentary intake session to get us oriented before we begin
+ Twelve 60-minute coaching sessions over 6 months (each can be split into two 30-minute touchpoints)
+ Matter Coaching Resource Package of curated tools and best practices
+ Two email check-ins between sessions
+ Your choice of focus: tactical strategy, an assessment and debrief, or feedback on up to five writing pieces (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn)
Your job search, sorted.
Six tools. One bundle. Everything you need to search smarter and land a role that matters.
Six tools to help you search smarter, show up stronger, and land a role that actually fits. Everything you need to move through the job search process with clarity and confidence — from resume to networking to nailing the interview.
What's inside: Leadership Strengths Worksheet, Building Your Professional Brand, Sample Interview Questions, Networking + Informational Interviewing Guide, Cover Letter Tips, and Resume Tips.
After purchase, you will receive your toolkit directly from Mollie within 24 hours.
Already included in all coaching packages.
Do the work, together.
Small cohorts. Real peers. Built for people who are ready to move.
MATTERING IN THE MIDDLE
For leaders navigating influence and impact without clear authority or enough support.
A small coaching cohort for UCLA Public Affairs alumni and social work/policy professionals ready to lead from the middle. Together you'll build relational clarity, navigate influence across differences, and stay grounded while you do it.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: Tools and coaching to increase relational intelligence to manage across differences and sustain influence without compromising your values.
Starts May 19 · 6 weeks · 10-12 people
$495 UCLA alumni / $695 general / sliding scale available
GET A JOB THAT MATTERS
For mission-driven job seekers who are ready to stop spinning and start moving.
You've done the foundational work. Now you need the structure, the peers, and the accountability to actually execute. Six weeks of hands-on coaching alongside people navigating the same market — so you move faster, smarter, and with support.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN: A refined brand, a strategic job search plan, revised materials, a networking plan, and a community that keeps you accountable until you land.
Starts May 12 · 6 weeks · 10-12 people
$495 UCLA alumni / $695 general / sliding scale available
Finally, someone who gets what matters.
Get in Touch
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Book a free 30-minute intro call — no pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation to make sure we're a good fit.
FAQs
Good questions. let’s dig in.
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Coaching is forward-facing and goal-oriented. It's for moments when something has opened up and you're ready to take action. We start with a specific professional or career goal and work toward it together. Therapy goes deeper into the personal history, patterns, and beliefs that have shaped you over time. They serve different purposes, and the right fit really depends on where you are right now. Because I'm trained in both, I can help you think through which one makes the most sense for what you're navigating.
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Most of the people I work with are navigating something real: a career transition, a promotion they're going after, a salary negotiation, a step into a new level of leadership, or just a genuine desire to grow and figure out what's next. What we usually have in common before we even start is that they're ready to take focused, intentional action and they don't want to do it alone. That's where I come in.
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Yes, and it's one of my favorite things about this work. All of our sessions are virtual, held by phone or video, which means we can work together whether you're across town or across the world. Geography has never been a barrier to doing this well.
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It really depends on where you are and how much support you want along the way. The Spark Package is a great starting point if you have a specific, focused goal and a shorter timeline. Expand works well when you're navigating a bigger transition over several months. And Lasting is for someone who wants a deep, sustained partnership across a real arc of growth. Honestly, we'll figure this out together on the intro call. That's exactly what it's for.
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Group coaching is peer-based learning in a small community. You bring real challenges, peers offer perspective, and you leave with clarity plus a trusted community. It's different from 1:1 coaching because the value comes not just from the facilitator but from the collective wisdom of the group. It works best if you're ready to be vulnerable, interested in learning from peers, and excited about mutual accountability and growth. I'm currently developing group coaching cohorts for mission-driven professionals. If you're interested in upcoming offerings, email me at mollie@mattercollab.com and I'll add you to the interest list.