exploreoptionscoaching – Powering Up Your Potential

Explore Options Coaching

Powering Up
Your Potential

This Free coaching discovery call is not a coaching session but is intended to find out if coaching is the right next step for you. The call will give you a chance to share your goals and objectives for coaching, find out more about the coaching process and to see if we are a good match! Simply click below to get started!

Who is Mariline?

I’m an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with advanced coach studies through Emory University’s Goizueta Business School Executive Education. My coaching certification focuses on leadership development, career transition, and helping individuals navigate change with confidence and clarity. I hold an undergraduate degree from the esteemed South Carolina State University, an HBCU, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis on Business Studies. I also completed my Master’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Webster University.

In addition to my private coaching practice, I’ve served as a Principal Consultant and Leadership & Career Coach for Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies. I’ve partnered with management and executive teams to design and deliver leadership development programs, support career transitions, and empower professionals to navigate complex career paths with courage.

I bring these experiences into every coaching engagement – using them to create an encouraging, forward-focused space for growth and self-discovery. My goal for each coaching session is that you experience a level of clarity, confidence, and actionable momentum like never before. Let’s explore what’s possible – together.

Our Services

Coaching for Growth

Career Clarity
& Pivot Package

This package helps you reimagine your career path with purpose. You’ll gain clarity on your values, strengths, and ideal role, while learning how to confidently position yourself in today’s market.

Reset and Rise:
Outplacement Support

Whether you were laid off or left unexpectedly, this is your chance to reset and rebuild with guidance. This outplacement support program helps you process, reframe, and move forward with intention.

Lead with Purpose:
Leadership Coaching

This package is designed to develop key leadership skills, manage teams effectively, and build a strong, people-first leadership style.

Speaking & Workshops

I'm passionate about inspiring and equipping people to navigate change, lead with clarity, and grow with purpose- whether in the boardroom, at community events, or through virtual keynotes.

If you're interested in having me speak at your next event, workshop, or team offsite, I'd love to connect.

Why Choose Us?

Core Level Values

At Explore Options Coaching, we believe real transformation starts with Clarity, grows through Empowerment, and is sustained by Growth with Purpose. We help you see what’s possible, own your next step with confidence, and evolve into the leader or person you’re meant to be – one intentional choice at a time.

We believe that transformation starts with clarity about who you are, where you’re going, and what’s possible. We help you uncover your true goals and take focused, intentional steps forward.

Coaching with us means you are fully seen, heard, and equipped. We create a safe, judgment-free space to explore your options, strengthen your confidence, and make bold choices that align with your values.

We champion growth that’s intentional and sustainable – not just checking boxes, but evolving into the leader or person you’re meant to be. We measure success by impact, fulfillment, and your continued journey.

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What Other's Say

I worked with Mariline in 2019 during a very difficult career transition. I was looking to apply the technical skills I had honed and sharpened over the last 8 years, but was unsure how to find the best fit for me. Mariline’s thoughtful approach and powerful questioning allowed me to reflect on what my strengths, goals, and core values are, and where they might best intersect. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of guidance on career-related issues.

Mariline is a gifted listener. It’s more than her empathy and ability to focus on someone else; she is uniquely able to distill what she has heard into valuable, credible insight. Mariline has the smarts, drive, advanced education, and experience foundation essential when communicating with executives. I believe that Mariline was meant to be a coach. I find myself often thinking about her words, remembering the m and acting upon them. I recommend Mariline highly, as an executive and career coach.

I was lacking in good communication skills, and people’s negative perception of me was seriously limiting my career advancement. My manager recommended Mariline to coach me in both these areas. Through Mariline’s coaching, I’ve learned a completely different style of communication skills and now have a solid portfolio of new techniques which significantly improved my relationships with others. My manager has noticed a difference between my co-workers and others. I’m thankful to have been coached by Mariine Guise.

As I continue to elevate in my career, Mariline has provided me the tools and counsel to better support me in showing up as an authentic senior leader within my organization. She leads with empathy and understanding, especially for executives of color, in order to help unleash the confidence already within and increase self-awareness. Marline's executive coaching style provided me the opportunity to identify and address barriers holding me back (e.g., imposter syndrome) and how to navigate these areas of growth together. I'm very appreciative of her dedication and support to help leaders.

Mariline's support, dedication, professionalism is to the upmost highest standards! Myself and Mariline met during our career at The Home Depot over 7 years ago and Mariline has been my go to person for resume writing, interview support and all around career education. I most recently landed a Senior Manager role with a great Organization due to the help of Mariline's resume writing skills and the assistance of her interview etiquette. One of Mariline's best quotes is to "keep it high level and you will win every time"!

I would highly recommend Mariline Guise for any talent management, leadership development or project management role. Her ability to handle both small details and the big picture simultaneously makes her an excellent asset to any team. Her executive presence is also a valuable asset, as she can communicate effectively with leaders in the C-suite. Her skillful facilitation of engaging sessions is another testament to her talents. In my opinion, her biggest strength is her professional career coaching.