Testimonials

Margi Mainquist from Mainquist Consulting is the coaches *Coach*. I have known her for over 10 years, used her Coaching and Facilitation skills with several teams and was personally coached by her, when I attended the Hudson Institute's Coaching Program. She is Values - Based and Results-Oriented in all her coaching assignments. Margi has the ability to make learning and behavior change, a fun experience.
-Ken Barry, Corporate Vice President Human Resources

In my experience, Margi demonstrates an exceptional ability to ‘think’ and ‘feel’ at the same time. Her vast experience in and passion for organizational development translates into a true connection at the individual level that cannot be learned in textbooks, or acquired by degree. Rather, hers is an innate quality of compassion combined with a sincere dedication to each individual’s growth. Over two decades of learning from Margi both in corporate and individual settings, she has become a valued mentor and friend in my own journey.
-V. Russell, Sr. Manager
Amgen Inc.

I’ve had the unique pleasure of working with Margi Mainquist for a decade. As a prior client, Margi’s dedication to excellence in the planning and design phases really paid off in the delivery of her approaches. Her understanding of human behavior, and her skill in translating that understanding to actionable results for clients is truly admirable. Companies that are fortunate enough to hire Ms. Mainquist will discover a meaningful organizational advantage.
-Ilana Meskin, President
Meskin Consulting, Inc.

I’ve never worked with anyone who worked with such clarity and generosity!
Your gentle probing, your compassionate persistence in helping us look until we discerned the truth, your acknowledgement of the courageous conversation we were having allowed us to go past where we had stopped in the past.

Now our board is fully engaged, taking responsibility for the organization at a much higher level, and enthusiastic about participating in the design of our next steps.
-Marguerite Chandler, President
Celebrate New Jersey

The way you coordinated all of those strong personalities, while allowing each person’s gifts to flourish, was something that no one else could have done.
-Bill Bickham, Executive
Electronics Industry

As a business and human resources professional, I have had the pleasure of working with Margi Mainquist for over 15 years. She is very responsive to the needs of the organization and the people with whom she works. I have hired her to be a key partner for initiatives including an organizational culture change project, ‘Leave a Legacy’ mentoring project, executive coaching and career transition/outplacement, in a variety of organizations from a mid-sized family-owned business to a Fortune 500 corporation, and she has excelled in each project. If you are looking for a partner who is a delight to work with and who will bring her expertise in adult development, managing transitions, and organizational effectiveness, you could not find a better person than Margi Mainquist.
-Marilyn Weixel, SPHR-CA, Human Resources Professional

Margi is not only my mentor coach, but a role model and friend. She has guided me from behind and from in front, but most of the time has walked beside me as I found my answers to her perfect questions. I am a better person and coach as a result of her mentoring.
-Betty Baxter, EdD.

I met Margi seven years ago when she became my mentor coach for my coaching certification program. We continue to work together..mentor, executive coach, and colleague. She has helped me through a myriad of challenges ranging from work, transitioning into private practice, and growing my private practice.
What clearly illustrates Margi’s brilliance as a coach is the following: We were nearing completion of my program and I didn’t think I would be able to graduate. I explained my analysis to Margi and pretty much had her convinced this wasn’t going to happen when she stopped….and through her skillful coaching, I developed a plan and I achieved it! The plan stretched me. I knew I wanted to graduate with my class and that became the over-arching goal. Additionally, I kept Margi’s words in my head. I graduated with my class and it felt great to accomplish a goal that didn’t appear accomplishable!! What also felt great was knowing that I had someone (Margi) in my court that just didn’t go along with my excellent (ha-ha) analysis. She stayed present to her calling as a coach and looked at possibilities which helped me do the same.
-Quenby Rubin-Sprague M.H.R.O.D., R.D.
Corporate Coaching and Organization Development Consultant

Margi has been my career/life coach for twenty years. She has guided me through two career changes and three graduate degrees, through times of transition, and through an ongoing process of self-discovery and self-fulfillment. I have achieved so much more than I ever thought I would professionally and personally, and credit much of my success to Margi's guidance, support, and skill as a coach.
--Rose Hayden-Smith

Working with Margi was a wonderful experience for me, she is passionate about her work and it shows. I've made life changing decisions based upon the discoveries I made during our time together and I wouldn't be where I am today without her. Margi is one amazing Lady.
-Ryan McKenzie

Margi Mainquist helped me explore, reach and achieve the next step in my career path. She made the process clear, focused and graceful!
-H.S.