About Marie
Helping newly promoted women leaders in public agencies and social service organizations build confidence, find their voice, and lead with clarity.
If you are carrying the pressure of a bigger role, second-guessing yourself in high-visibility moments, or trying to lead well without enough support, I understand that season deeply. It is the season I care most about supporting.
I’m Marie Carmel, MS.Ed., ACC, CPC, ELI-MP — Former Associate Commissioner, Leadership and Executive Coach, and someone who has spent more than 30 years leading in complex public-sector systems where pressure, visibility, and responsibility are real.
Why This Work Matters to Me
Over the course of more than three decades in leadership, including service as an Associate Commissioner in New York City government, I saw firsthand how often capable women were promoted into bigger roles without the support they needed to lead well.
Time and again, I watched talented professionals step into management and leadership because they were capable and committed — but not always given the tools, coaching, or encouragement needed to navigate people leadership, visibility, pressure, and change. That experience became a turning point in the work I do today.
I wanted to create the kind of support that helps women move through transition with greater confidence, find their voice more fully, and lead with clarity instead of self-doubt.
Who I Help
I work with newly promoted women leaders in public agencies and social service organizations who are navigating growth, change, transition, and increased responsibility and want to lead well without losing themselves in the process.
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Women stepping into bigger leadership roles
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Women leading former peers or teams for the first time
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Women feeling the pressure to prove themselves in visible roles
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Women who want stronger confidence, clearer voice, and more grounded leadership
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Women who are capable, committed, and ready for support — not survival strategies
Why I’m the Right Person to Help
Clients work with me because they want more than encouragement. They want meaningful support from someone who understands both the inner and outer realities of leadership.
Former Associate Commissioner in New York City government
30+ years of leadership experience in complex public-sector systems
ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
iPEC Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
MS.Ed. in Guidance & Counseling
Coached 200+ professionals, with 50+ advancing into senior leadership roles
I bring a combination of real-world leadership experience, counseling-informed depth, Energy Leadership tools, and practical coaching that helps women think clearly, trust themselves more deeply, and grow into leadership with greater confidence and intention.
What I Believe
I believe leadership begins within. When women trust themselves, understand their values, and strengthen their voice, they lead with more clarity, authenticity, and intention.
I also believe leadership should not cost you your health, your joy, or your sense of self. You can lead with strength and still be reflective. You can grow in responsibility without abandoning your values. And you can become more confident and more authentic at the same time.
What Clients Say
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“She creates a safe space and will challenge you to think differently about yourself.”
— Penelope Brackett
FREE RESOURCE
The First 90 Days: A Leadership Audit for Newly Promoted Women Leaders
A practical resource to help you assess where you are, identify what is getting in the way, and move forward with more confidence, stronger voice, and greater clarity.
Ready to build confidence, find your voice, and lead with clarity?
Schedule a consultation and let’s talk about what support could look like for this season of your leadership journey.