Sometimes we just need room to think.
You might not need a total life overhaul. You might need a better conversation, a calmer place to see the patterns, and someone to help you name what’s actually going on.
That’s where I come in. My coaching is part reflection, part creative strategy, and part kind accountability. We slow things down so you can move forward with a little more clarity.
Good fit if you're thinking...
Work, life, business, identity… something is shifting and you want to make sense of it.
"I'm at a crossroads."
You keep talking about the thing, but need help shaping it, naming it, and taking the next step.
"I have an idea."
Your brain is full. You need space, structure, and a human who can help you sort the pile.
"I'm overwhelmed"
Simple ways to work together
No weird pressure. No fake guru energy. Just honest conversations, thoughtful prompts, and practical momentum.
Monthly Coaching
For people who want consistent support while navigating a season of change, building an idea, or finding more clarity.
• Minimum Two 1-hour sessions per month
• Shared working document
• Support between calls
• Clear next steps after every session
Hourly Sessions
For people who need one strong conversation to untangle the noise and figure out what to do next.
• 60-minute coaching call
• Focused on one question, decision, or idea
• Simple recap and next steps
• Great starting point if you’re curious
Retreats and Workshops
For people who need time and space away from the noise to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
• Small group experience
• Guided reflection and journaling
• Real conversations with thoughtful people
• Healthy meals, quiet spaces, and room to breathe
• Designed for clarity, perspective, and next steps
Marc helped me take a different look at professionalism and because I have been true to my authentic self I have been able to stand out a lot more and embrace my strengths
Liz E.
Digital Marketer
Chicago, IL
Marc will ask you to do very fundmentally basic things - don't mistake that as his process being basic. Getting the information out of your head and into a discussable format will make it less heavy and more malleable.
Trygve O.
Head of Growth
Minneapolis, MN
A lot of us try to fix things on our own. Marc provides help that we don’t expect to know that we need really badly.
Jack S.
Director of People
Chicago, IL
About Marc
I’m Marc… a coach, creator, former educator, and a Chicago dude who believes most people already have the answers somewhere inside them… they just need the space to slow down long enough to hear themselves again.
Over the years I’ve worked across education, creativity, innovation, content, marketing, and community building. From Fortune 100 companies to early stage startups the work I keep coming back to is helping thoughtful people make sense of where they are, what matters to them, and what’s next.
Some people come to me because they feel stuck. Some are overwhelmed. Some have an idea they can’t stop thinking about. Others are simply tired of moving through life on autopilot.
My approach is simple… honest conversations, thoughtful questions, creativity, reflection, and practical next steps.
Outside of coaching, you’ll usually find me drinking coffee, talking to strangers, eating donuts, making videos, listening to the Grateful Dead, Motown or Punk Rock, and spending time with my wife and three kids.
Kindness, optimism, and creativity are kind of my thing.
Get the occasional note from me!
Short reflections on creativity, clarity, coaching, coffee, and what it means to be a real human trying to figure stuff out.
Start with a casual intro coffee chat.
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We’ll talk about what’s drawing you to coaching, what feels a little stuck or unclear, and whether working together makes sense.
No need to prepare anything. Just bring yourself… and a coffee if you’ve got one.
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Helping thoughtful people find clarity…and move forward.
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