Board of Directors
Marilyn O'Hearne, MCC
2009 ICF Vice President
Marilyn O'Hearne's coaching clients report increased PEP in their work (Performance/Effectiveness/Profitability) and life (Peace/Energy/Prosperity). They achieve it by renewing and creatively developing their unique gifts and abilities through Marilyn's coaching. For 30+ years, Marilyn has facilitated development through coaching, retreats, training; teaching at universities, ILCT (a coach training program), and in Brazil. Her client list includes executive and career transition coaching for national and international firms, public and private sector, including environmental, academic, health care, manufacturing, and engineering. She has lived in Spain and Brazil, as well as serving as an adjunct professor of Organizational Behavior and International Business in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
A leader herself, Marilyn currently is serving on the Board of Directors of the International Coach Federation, as well as the Executive Development Team for Right Mangement, a division of Manpower, where she also leads webinars. She practices continual learning and development. Her gentle strength, warmth, humor, integrity, and excellent communication skills promote the trust required for producing sustained results in coaching and her other work. Marilyn authored the Renewing Your Spirit workbook which includes peaceful photographic images, and leads Renewing Your Vision and Spirit retreats. She coaches from a whole life perspective. She models a balanced life.
An honorary member of the UK College of Life Coaching, a member of Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals as well as the National Association of Professional Women, Marilyn has been selected for many awards. In addition, she has contributed to books such as "Coaching by the Book" and "Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in Coaching." Marilyn's “Renewing Your Spirit” column ran in kansascitymag.com, her career columns in The Kansas City Star newspaper and her features have appeared in The Brazil Herald/Latin American Daily Post, as well as other business publications. She is frequently quoted in business journals, newspapers, and magazines ranging from Yoga Journal to Cosmopolitan.
Marilyn is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Marilyn was educated at Southern Methodist University (BA with honors, Texas and Spain), and the University of Kansas (MSW), with postgraduate training in coaching through the Institute for Life Coach Training; systems theory (two year program); forty hours of mediation through the Kansas Bar Association; thirty hours at the Intercultural Communication Institute; and leadership exchanges. She gives back to the community through service (most recently providing coaching to the UN WFP) and donations. Drawn to promoting world peace and unity, Marilyn is currently exploring a third area of PEP: Peace, Education, and Power.
Marilyn O'Hearne, MSW
Master Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
www.marilynoh.com, marilyn@marilynoh.com 913-327-0611
7111 W. 151 St. #171, Overland Park, KS 66223 USA (Kansas City)