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CAN YOU RELATE TO THESE STRUGGLES
ISOLATED?
Ready to break through the “alone at the top” feeling?
OVERWHELMED?
Feeling the weight of leadership without the tools you need?
STUCK?
Want to find the path to growth and leave the “stuck” feeling behind?
I’M HERE TO HELP!
Jeff Marian, Certified Leadership Coach
Leadership is a journey of transformation—rewarding, challenging, and often demanding. Whether you're a seasoned Fire Chief, a rising Fire Captain, or any leader driven to elevate your impact, you understand the weight of responsibility. You're here because you're committed to growth: building strong teams, mastering clear communication, and navigating change with confidence. If you're ready to move from aspiration to achievement, let's partner to unlock your full leadership potential and create lasting impact.
WORK WITH ME
1:1 OR GROUP COACHING FOR FIRE CHIEFS
As a Fire Chief, your leadership sets the tone for the entire department. "Next Level" coaching provides personalized strategies to enhance your leadership skills, focusing on building trust, managing complex dynamics, and fostering a positive organizational culture. With guidance, you'll navigate the complexities of your role with increased effectiveness. Click here for more information.
LEVEL UP LEADERSHIP
1:1 OR GROUP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW FIRE CAPTAINS
Transitioning to the role of Fire Captain is a significant achievement that comes with new challenges. The "Level Up" program is designed to bridge the gap between technical expertise and effective team leadership. Through twelve 90-minute sessions, The Level Up program covers essential topics such as decision-making, communication, and emotional intelligence, ensuring you're fully prepared to lead with confidence. Click here for more information.
MENTAL FITNESS COURSE
1:1 OR GROUP TRAINING IN MENTAL FITNESS
Mental fitness is essential for achieving lasting peace, clarity, and optimal performance in both your professional and personal life. This six-week, neuroscience-based program gives you the practical skills to quiet the negative "Saboteur" voices in your head and shift into your clear, focused "Wise Mind". Experience profound improvements in how you navigate challenges, make values-driven decisions, and lead others with confidence and joy. Click here for more information.
COACHING
1:1 OR GROUP COACHING FOR ANYONE
Whether you're seeking personal growth, goal achievement, enhanced team dynamics, or navigating complex change, coaching provides tailored strategies to unlock your potential. I focus on building clarity, fostering resilience, and driving sustainable results. Experience a supportive partnership that empowers you to achieve meaningful growth, on your own or with your team. Click here to learn more.
Six Weeks to Thriving into Retirement is a comprehensive coaching course designed specifically for professionals ready to embrace their transition out of the workforce with intention. Rather than focusing solely on finances, this six-week roadmap helps you redefine what retirement means, explore your evolving identity, and articulate a vision of success that goes beyond your 401K. Click here to learn more.
Six Weeks to Thriving Into Retirement
ABOUT ME
I'm Jeff Marian, a certified life and leadership coach driven by a deep passion for helping you unlock your full potential. With over 36 years of experience in non-profit leadership, and 12 years dedicated to coaching, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of guided personal and professional growth. I specialize in empowering individuals and teams within the non-profit and business sectors to:
Clearly define their goals and dreams.
Effectively navigate and overcome obstacles.
Chart a clear and actionable course toward their desired future.
My approach is rooted in a belief that everyone possesses unique strengths, and I'm committed to helping you harness those abilities to create a fulfilling and purposeful
life. My educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the University of North Dakota, and an M.Div. from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. I also hold Coach Practitioner and Narrative Coach Practitioner certifications from Learning Journeys, an ICF-certified coaching school.
Beyond my professional life, I've been happily married to my wife, Nancy, for 41 years, and we're proud parents of three adult children. I enjoy cycling, am an avid reader, and have a keen appreciation for craft beers and fine bourbon.
I invite you to explore how coaching can make a difference in your life. To begin, I offer a complimentary Discovery Session. Let's connect and discuss how we can work together to achieve your goals.
Next Level Leadership
NEXT LEVEL LEADERSHIP
1:1 OR GROUP COACHING FOR FIRE CHIEFS
Option One: Individual Coaching
Receive personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to your specific needs and interests. Choose between virtual sessions or face-to-face meetings at a location convenient for you.
Cost: $150 per session | $1620 for 12 pre-paid sessions
Option Two: Group Coaching
Join forces with two or more other Chiefs to enhance your learning and development through shared group insights. Choose between virtual sessions or face-to-face meetings at a location convenient for you.
Cost: $1200 each for 12 pre-paid sessions
Great leaders are life-long learners!
Level Up Leadership Training
1:1 OR GROUP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW FIRE CAPTAINS
despite their technical prowess. The transition from team member to leader can be daunting, especially without proper training. A lack of leadership skills can lead to poor decision-making, low morale, and ineffective communication. LEVEL UP is designed to bridge this gap, equipping new Captains with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective leaders and inspire their teams to achieve greatness.
Becoming a Fire Captain is a significant achievement, but it also comes with the responsibility of leading a team. Many new Captains find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of supervision and leadership,
Starting Strong
Mastering Emotion
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Communicating Clearly
Performance Coaching
Making Confident Decisions
Setting and Accomplishing Goals
Managing Time
Building Teamwork and Collaboration
Navigating Change
Resolving Conflict
Adaptive Leadership
Level Up includes twelve 90-minute sessions of content and coaching. Topics include:
Level Up also includes a before and after Emotional Intelligence assessment to measure progress.
Cost: $2500 individual captain | $1800 each for a group of three or more captains
Competence breeds confidence!
Mental Fitness Course
1:1 OR GROUP TRAINING IN MENTAL FITNESS
This relentless internal dialogue is what we call The Battle of Two Brains. Your Saboteur Brain (the source of guilt, fear, and anxiety) actively works against your success, while your Wise Mind (the source of joy, peace, and clarity) is constantly waiting to be unleashed.
Rooted in neuroscience, the Mental Fitness course is a six-session journey that provides the practical, measurable skills to literally rewire your brain's default settings. You will gain the power to identify, quiet, and disarm your inner critics, shifting your mind to the operating system where your best self resides so you can stop self-sabotaging and start thriving.
By the end of this six-week course, you will be able to:
Identify Your Inner Saboteurs: Pinpoint the automatic negative voices that hold you captive to guilt, shame, and fear, allowing you to separate the voice from your true self.
Master the Shift to Wisdom: Learn the simple, powerful practice of Embodied Presence (mindfulness) to immediately diminish your Saboteurs' influence and move into a state of focus and calm.
Access Profound Empathy: Learn to access deep self-compassion and instantly diffuse conflicts with others, strengthening your most important relationships.
Discover New Possibilities: Awaken the power of Wonder by becoming profoundly curious, widening your perspective to see creative solutions where you once only saw problems.
Make Values-Driven Decisions: Tap into the wisdom of your older, wiser self to choose the path that aligns perfectly with your core values and life purpose, ensuring your actions are guided by meaning, not fear.
Act with Laser Focus: Harness the ultimate power to act decisively, preempting your Saboteurs and executing your plan with clarity and focus, even under intense pressure.
Program Details & Pricing This six-session course is designed to fundamentally shift your mindset and is available for individuals or teams, either in person or virtually.
Cost: $350 for individual coaching | $250 per person for groups of 3 or more.
Contact me at Jeff@mariancoaching.com to learn more and secure your spot in our next cohort.
Think about the last time you truly needed to be at your best—a major presentation, a difficult conversation, or simply trying to get a good night’s sleep. Did your mind support you, or did an inner critic sabotage you?
The pathway to thriving, not just surviving!
Coaching
1:1 OR GROUP COACHING FOR ANYONE
Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your skills, achieve a goal or pursue personal growth, coaching can be a powerful tool. Individual coaching offers a highly personalized experience, allowing you to focus intensely on your specific goals and challenges. Think of it as having a faithful companion who helps you gain clarity and provides tailored feedback, and support. This one-on-one attention enables you to address your unique needs, develop customized strategies, and accelerate your progress in a focused and efficient way.
Group coaching, in contrast, provides a collaborative and supportive learning environment. While still benefiting from expert guidance, you'll also gain valuable insights and perspectives from your peers. This dynamic setting fosters a sense of community, shared learning, and mutual encouragement. You can learn from others' experiences, participate in brainstorming sessions, and build a network of like-minded individuals. Group coaching is often ideal for exploring broader topics and developing a comprehensive understanding of a particular area. Both individual and group coaching offer distinct advantages, and the best choice depends on your personal preferences, learning style, and specific goals.
Cost:
Individual: $150 per session | $1620 for 12 sessions pre-paid.
Group of 3 or more: $100 per participant | $1080 per participant for 12 sessions pre-paid.
Six Weeks to Thriving Into Retirement
1:1 or in Cohort
Six Weeks to Thriving into Retirement is a holistic roadmap for professionals looking to build a vibrant, purposeful life after their careers. This course helps prevent retirement from feeling like an aimless, "endless vacation" or an uncomfortable adjustment by focusing on total well-being, meaningful activities, and community building.
Over the course of six weeks, I’ll guide you through six core pillars of a successful transition:
Redefining Retirement: You will challenge common myths about life after work and craft a personal vision of success that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Exploring Identity: You will navigate the identity shifts that accompany leaving the workforce, learning to embrace new roles that expand far beyond your former professional title.
Strengthening Relationships: You will systematically assess your current social connections and learn actionable strategies to build a thriving "tribe" and nurture your primary partnership in this new phase of life.
Prioritizing Health: You will evaluate your life using a holistic "Wellness Wheel" to develop realistic, tiny habits that support sustained physical, emotional, and intellectual vitality.
Discovering Purpose: You will identify your personal "Sweet Spot" by combining your passions, principles, people, and proficiencies to draft a new, guiding purpose statement.
Designing a Balanced Routine: Finally, you will construct a deliberate weekly schedule built on purposeful structure, wellness, and connection, ensuring you have the foundation needed to enjoy true freedom without decision fatigue.
Participants can secure their spot in the next cohort by reaching out to Jeff@mariancoaching.com. The course costs $595.00 for individuals, or $350 per person for groups of three or more