YOU DIDN’T WORK THIS HARD TO BLEND IN.
You’re in the room. Now own how you show up in it.

I help professionals in finance and tech master their voice and turn communication into a defining part of their brand.
So they become someone people want at the table.
And can’t afford to lose.

Clients include:

Fortune 50 executives, startup leaders, and high performers from top-tier banks on the promotion track.

A focused 30-minute session to align how you show up with what you bring.

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Meet Mary falkenstern

I specialize in helping leaders in the finance and tech sectors communicate with clarity and authority—so they can step confidently into elevated roles, shape perception, and lead at the level their work demands.

With over 15 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 leaders, rising stars, and global professionals, I draw on a unique blend of speech science, leadership strategy, and performance training to help my clients become more intentional, influential communicators.

Executive Presence Coaching

For professionals ready to speak with the clarity and authority their work deserves.

Whether you're stepping into a new role, leading high-stakes conversations, or navigating more visibility—this work helps you align how you show up with the impact you’re meant to have.

Packages meet the moment:
Quick pivots. Deep transformations. Always focused, personal, and designed for real-time results.

  • What clients are saying...

    "Mary has an exceptional skill to ask the right question at the right time. I initially engaged her coaching services to help me develop my executive presence, yet found myself discovering my true Calling during our thought-provoking conversations and in-between-sessions exercises that Mary had thoughtfully designed for me. If you are ready to do the work, Mary is the guide you need."

    Senior Executive, Tech Services

  • What are clients saying...

    “Communication skills had always been my weakness in the past. After six sessions with Mary (and more after), I started noticing improvement and more client engagement during my presentations. Our work together enabled me to step into the next level of my career, and effective / impactful communication has now become one of my strengths and the core of my professional branding.”

    Managing Director, Financial Services

  • What are clients saying...

    “Mary’s subject matter expertise and thoughtful, targeted coaching were instrumental in developing my communications skills and improving my executive presence – our work together was a critical factor in enabling my continued career advancement within my organization.”

    Principal, Financial Services