A Place to Pause

Helping you find clarity amidst the noise

What story do you want to tell?

Narrative Coaching is a mindful and reflective approach that helps individuals reconnect with the inner stories that shape their lives.

At times, we hold tightly to certain aspects of our identity, believing they define who we are. It’s easy to feel stuck, as though these parts are unchangeable. Yet, just as the world evolves around us, we too have the capacity to grow and transform. By viewing challenges and situations through a narrative lens, I believe we unlock fresh insights, enhance our intuitive skills and nurture creativity within ourselves, our teams, and our organizations.

Together, we will create more breathing room for thoughts to emerge. We will play and experiment with new narratives, prepare for difficult conversations, explore alternate paths you might take as you make important decisions. I will walk alongside you as you move through the natural process of change and take your next steps.

Who I Work With

Writers & Creatives

Leaders & Changemakers

Retreats & Gatherings

Writers & Creatives

You feel the pull to create, but something keeps getting in the way. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, creative blocks, or the fear of putting your work into the world, our work together will help you reclaim your creative voice and build a practice that sustains you.

Recent clients have:
Overcome creative paralysis and reignited their writing practice
Discovered new ways to approach storytelling and self-expression
Moved past the fear of being seen and shared their work with confidence

This is a space for deep reflection and creative renewal

Leaders & Changemakers

Whether you’re redefining your role, navigating uncertainty, or seeking deeper alignment with your values, this coaching offers a dedicated space to reflect, reimagine, and lead with greater clarity.

Recent clients have:
Shifted how they communicate and show up in their organizations
Gained confidence in making difficult decisions
Developed a leadership presence rooted in authenticity and impact

Retreats & Gatherings

I facilitate immersive storytelling retreats, women’s circles, and leadership experiences, where we explore personal and collective transformation through narrative.

For leadership-focused retreats, I collaborate with Ladana Edwards through Bekyn.

About Me

With over 20 years of experience as a communications advisor to CEOs and C-suite executives, I’ve honed my ability to shape and share stories that foster connection and drive meaningful change. As a Narrative Coach, I now provide a reflective space where individuals and teams can uncover their inner stories, gain clarity, and navigate change with confidence.

While I’ve always called myself a writer, coaching helped me re-author my own personal story as well. With a degree in Creative Writing and years in communications, I had long dreamed of writing a book, but never dared to try. Through Narrative Coaching, I rediscovered my creative roots and embraced this dream with renewed purpose. I’m now halfway through my first novel, inspired by the same process of exploration and growth I share with my clients.

I share reflections on narrative, coaching, and creativity on Substack.

Narrative Coaching might be for you if…

You’re naturally reflective and want a deeper coaching experience
You feel stuck in a creative or professional transition
You seek a thought partner rather than a rigid framework
You’re ready to reimagine what’s next

Testimonials

“Working with Mary-Brennan as a coach was a rewarding experience. Her insights, reflections and questions and narrative coaching approach allowed me to reframe my own thinking and reorient the story I was telling, to navigate interpersonal dynamics and scale my systems change work.”

Hrishabh Sandilya, EPIM

“Talking about myself and my goals and needs isn’t always my favorite thing to do, however Mary-Brennan has made this very easy for me. She is open, and always genuinely seemed to listen to anything I wanted to bring up. I enjoy how she structured our conversations; leaving space for anything to be brought up and included, but also guiding it towards finding solutions that are realistic and feel right. This included discussing different ways to get to a certain goal and even playing out scenarios and conversations, which made me feel more prepared and confident in general. Thank you for a valuable experience.”

Marjolein

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Mary-Brennan during my eight years as CEO. What always stood out was her ability to connect strategy with storytelling—whether shaping the company’s vision, guiding teams through change, or helping leaders articulate their purpose with clarity and impact. Now, as a coach, she brings the same strategic insight, creativity, and deep listening to her work, helping executives develop and implement strategy and lead with confidence. She has a rare ability to hold both structure and openness, making space for new ideas while ensuring they align with real-world challenges. I have no doubt that anyone working with her will find their thinking sharpened and their leadership strengthened.”

Alastair Teare, former CEO Deloitte Central Europe

“Mary-Brennan and I had very open and honest sessions where I greatly appreciated her professional guidance, even during highly emotional conversations. She navigated these sessions with sensitivity and provided valuable tips and exercises to help me manage these situations more effectively. Under her guidance, I was able to identify some triggers, and together, we worked on strategies to control them.“

Klara, eBay

Let’s Begin.

Book a free call to explore how we can work together.

Packages available:
(coaching sessions last one hour and are conducted online or face to face if based in Prague)
6 sessions: Perfect for exploring a specific challenge or navigating an immediate transition
12 sessions: Ideal for long-term growth, deeper exploration, and sustainable change