mariana soares
Executive & Leadership Coaching
Client Reflections
Experiences shared by leaders and professionals I’ve had the opportunity to support.
Every coaching journey is unique.
These reflections offer a glimpse into how clients have experienced the work — the conversations, insights, and shifts that emerged along the way.
In Their Words
Every coaching experience unfolds differently.
These reflections offer a glimpse into how clients experienced the conversations, perspectives, and shifts that emerged through the process.
"I had the pleasure of being coached by Mariana, and the impact of her guidance has been both professional and personal.
She helped me significantly improve how I manage my team, my time, prioritize effectively, and create a more sustainable balance between work, people, and personal life. What stands out in Mariana’s approach is her ability to combine structure with empathy. She does not just offer frameworks, she helps you internalize them and apply them in a way that fits your reality.
Mariana brings a rare combination of professionalism and genuine warmth. She creates an environment of trust that allows for honest reflection, while also challenging you to raise your standards and think more intentionally about your choices.
I highly recommend Mariana to anyone looking to improve their effectiveness, clarity, and overall balance. Working with her has been a meaningful and lasting investment in how I operate both as a professional and as a person.
Thank you, Mariana, for everything you have contributed to my growth during our time together, it truly made a difference."
— Eliton de Oliveira Lopes, Finance Director at PayPal
"I had the pleasure of Mariana's support as my PeakPath coach for a two year period. As a part of my own ICF coach training and certifications, I have been fortunate to receive coaching from a wide range of experienced and talented individuals. In a very capable group, Mariana is exceptional.
She creates a safety that I have very rarely experienced and has the deep skills to sense the times to challenge and the times to encourage reflection. Without her support, my growth path would have certainly have been significantly longer and with many more unforeseen bumps along the way. I am proud to call myself a client and look forward to a continued connection for many years ahead. Deep heartfelt thanks!"
— Nigel Waywell, Founder at DeliveryPrecision.ai
"I've had the pleasure of being coached by Mariana over the last year. She is a wonderful coach who holds a safe space for impactful conversations, inquires and provokes with a keen desire to make positive change happen, and is adept at asking the right questions to get to the right outcomes. I'm looking forward to our continued work together and would highly recommend her."
— Joe Hildebrand, Founder at humari
Themes That Often Emerge
While each experience is different, certain themes tend to appear across coaching journeys.
Clarity
Creating space to think differently and make more intentional decisions.
Reflection
Developing deeper awareness and new perspectives.
Sustainable Change
Translating insight into meaningful shifts over time.
A Note on Coaching
Coaching is not about providing answers or prescribing solutions.
It is a collaborative process that invites reflection, challenge, and new ways of seeing — creating space for growth that feels meaningful, practical, and sustainable.
