ABOUT MARIANNE GERNETZKE
Awaken to a New Way Forward
Guiding you through the invisible patterns that keep you in overdrive—so you can make room for peace, rest, and moments of joy as you move forward.
My coaching style is deeply reflective and genuinely transformative.
If you prefer depth over small talk or quick fixes, we may be a great fit!
My Own Transformation
I know what it’s like to over-function, over-give, and chase perfection—yet still feel like it’s not enough.
I once thought stress would make me stronger and negativity would keep me sharp. Instead, pushing harder and pleasing others pulled me into burnout and away from myself.
Eventually I hit a wall—physically, emotionally, professionally.
I tried quick fixes, but deep breaths and grounding techniques weren’t enough for the level of depletion I was carrying.
Then, in a routine staffing meeting as the typical agenda unfolded, I heard an unmistakable inner voice: “You need to get out of here. You are DONE!”
I left the job and began again—befriending my thoughts and listening to my body instead of overriding its pleas for help.
Along the way, I learned to unravel the patterns that kept me in overdrive, soften the inner critic, and rebuild a version of rest, balance, and excellence that actually fit my life.
Over time, my grip on perfectionism loosened. I learned a different kind of balance, one that is less about productivity and more about kindness toward myself.
I still have high standards, but I no longer motivate myself with stress or measure my life by achievement alone.
In this new chapter, I value what lights me up, how I show up, and the moments that take my breath away.
I love being a coach and mentor. My work is grounded in decades of study in psychology and neuroscience and informed by 20 years as a trauma-informed rehabilitation professional.
If you’re a high achiever who feels stretched thin, we’ll build a steadier way to live and lead. We’ll take small, doable steps that quiet the inner noise, strengthen boundaries and self-compassion, and make room for rest, peace, and joy without lowering your standards.
If you’re a coach seeking a mentor, I’ll give you clear, competency-based feedback rooted in ICF and NBHWC competencies, scope, and ethics. You’ll strengthen your skills, trust your voice, and coach in a way that fits you.
Rest is not a reward for perfection; it’s the foundation for a well-lived life.
As a Wellbeing & Resilience Coach
I help my clients quiet the inner chatter and soften the inner pressure that keeps them in overdrive. Together, we uncover the patterns underneath perfectionism and over-functioning—so they can experience more calm, steadier self-trust, and genuine permission to rest, while showing up more fully for the people and priorities that matter most.
As a Mentor Coach
I share the gift of transformational coaching by helping coaches strengthen their skills and cultivate a grounded, ethical presence that can truly change lives. I also support coaches who are transitioning from clinical care roles to client-centered coaching. I mentor with honesty, integrity, care, and deep respect for mastery. Transition from clinician to coach.
My Approach
I bring decades of experience in healthcare, behavior change, and professional coaching. My approach is trauma-informed and mindfulness-based, with a strong grounding in human development and mindset. Together, we:
Uncover the invisible patterns that keep you in overdrive—fighting inner noise, carrying constant pressure, and edging toward burnout
Shift those patterns so progress becomes sustainable without sacrificing your goals or professionalism
Create practical strategies that support a life with more peace, joy, and genuine permission to rest
I also specialize in supporting clients who operate outside traditional norms—especially women in the workplace, neurodivergent leaders, and those whose strengths and ways of thinking make them stand out.
A TRUE PARTNERSHIP
I don’t offer a formula—I offer a thinking partner who supports real change, not just temporary fixes.
What’s Most Important to Me in My Work
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Integrity
I lead with honesty, transparency, and ethical care in everything I do. Whether I’m coaching clients or mentoring coaches, my work is grounded in truth-telling and deep respect. Integrity isn’t just a value—it’s the foundation of trust and transformation.
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Professionalism
I am committed to high standards and meaningful outcomes. I hold myself—and those I teach—to a level of excellen ce that honors both the art and structure of coaching. Quality, clarity, and presence matter deeply in the service of real growth.
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Dignity
I believe every human being has worth—regardless of ability, background, identity, or achievement. My work helps clients and students reclaim their sense of inherent value and wholeness, especially when systems have told them they don't belong. Through this reclamation, we rediscover our connection to the whole self and to others.
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Embodied Truth
I believe truth isn’t just intellectual—it lives in the body, in ancient wisdom, in science, and in the inner knowing we often forget how to trust. I help people deconstruct limiting cultural narratives and reconnect with their own intuitive truth. And the body validates what we already knew but have forgotten.
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Awe & Wonder
I hold reverence for the mystery of life—the synchronicities, patterns, and possibilities that remind us we are part of something larger. This sense of wonder keeps my work expansive, grounded in curiosity, and open to transformation beyond what we can always explain.
It’s Time to Lead from Your Truth
Explore my offerings to see if working together would be a good fit for you.
A Peek Into My Vegetable Garden…
The joy of growing, nurturing, and delighting in nature’s abundance.
