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Fun Fact
When I was 25, I volunteered at Brookfield Zoo, and thought that being a zookeeper would be a fun career shift. I was able to do a one-month internship at the zoo, working 7 days a week (2 days at my marketing and communications job and 5 at the zoo).
After caring for and cleaning up after gorillas for a month, I realized that communications was a much more satisfying career path. I never regretted trying something new, and it was an amazing experience that encouraged me to take risks in the future rather than live with the thought of “what if”.
Favorite Learning Resource
- Former colleagues across the globe
- Attending training to keep my knowledge and skills up to date
- Books such as The Culture Map and Atomic Habits
- LifeHikes training modules and fellow Coaches
Areas of Expertise
Career Development, Communications, Delivering Feedback, Difficult Conversations, Executive Presence, Influencing, Intercultural Relations, Listening Skills, Leadership, Learning & Development, Mentoring, Public Speaking
Fluent Languages
English
Meet Mary Hayes
Based in United States
Whether she’s helping a nervous presenter, or coaching someone to present to foreign ministers and ambassadors, Mary loves seeing people become more confident and talented presenters. She quickly builds their trust, while making learning fun.
Mary brings a diverse range of skills, having worked in marketing, communications, and learning & development. She has managed training curriculums and created development programs, and has an innate sense of what learners need. She worked at global corporations for many years, and enjoys coaching people from diverse backgrounds. Her motto is “have passport, will travel”, and she has visited more than 40 countries, including the UAE, where she lived and worked for 12 years.
When she’s not coaching people, you can find Mary out hiking, or volunteering at her local animal shelter.
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