About Mary Van Eker

Let’s Reach Your Goals Together

Hello, I’m thrilled to share a bit about myself. I call the Forest of Dean home, where I live on a farm surrounded by my family and our beloved pets. This quaint horsey village, complete with two pubs and a village shop, stands in stark contrast to my previous life in a vibrant city filled with constant hustle and bustle. After dedicating 25 years to a local company, I gained invaluable lessons that shaped my core values and principles. This experience, intertwined with my family life, has profoundly influenced my coaching style. I am deeply committed to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity in all that I do. My curiosity drives me to learn about others and their unique experiences, and I am passionate about uplifting those who feel marginalised or powerless, guiding them toward empowerment and courage. I draw from my roles as a leader, mother, friend, confidant, and coach to advocate for my clients, helping them navigate obstacles and challenges. My goal is to help you build confidence, gain insight, and achieve a fresh perspective, or simply feel lighter by sharing your thoughts with a trusted partner. I hold strong values of honesty, loyalty, independence, courage, and love, and I believe in doing what’s right for my clients. If you resonate with my approach and values, I would love to connect and explore how we can work together to achieve your goals.

Trust me, I guarantee after one session you will feel lighter, more enlightened and more energised to move forward.

If you feeling stuck in your life or career.

If you long for clarity, direction, and confidence but find yourself overwhelmed by life’s challenges.

Be reassured, you are not alone.

I am here to help you break free from the heaviness and rediscover your inner brilliance.

As a qualified Professional Life and Career Coach, I understand that navigating life’s complexities can be daunting. That’s why I offer a compassionate, client-led approach that prioritizes your unique needs. Together, we’ll create a supportive and safe space where you can explore your values, passions, and aspirations without judgement.

Imagine waking up each day feeling lighter, more self-aware, and empowered to make choices that resonate with your true self. Through tailored coaching sessions, I will guide you to re-frame your narrative, build resilience, and develop positive habits that last a lifetime. Whether you’re seeking immediate support for a specific challenge or looking for long-term growth, I’ll be by your side every step of the way.

Don’t just take my word for it, my clients’ testimonials speak volumes about the transformative journey they’ve experienced. Discover the profound impact of personalised coaching, where you can embrace who you are and boldly step into who you want to be.

If you’re ready to unlock your potential and create the life you deserve, let’s connect. Together, we’ll embark on a journey toward self-discovery and fulfilment. Your brighter future awaits!

My Philosophy

Harnessing Your Potential

Coaching is not about fixing you—it’s about unlocking what’s already within you. When we create space to reflect, challenge old beliefs, and reconnect with our values, something powerful happens: we begin to see ourselves differently. Coaching helps you quiet the noise of self-doubt and external expectations, so you can harness your true potential with clarity and courage. It’s not magic, but it can feel profound when you’re finally supported in a way that honours your authentic self.

"Mary is a wonderful human being and coach. I worked with Mary during a really challenging time in my life. Mary kindly, and patiently, worked with me to identify what really mattered to me and what I really wanted to get out of my life. This helped me to see, in my own time, the parts of my life that I needed to change, and helped me understand what sort of actions I needed to take. I attribute a lot of my happiness to working with Mary, by working with her I learned how to identify and set manageable goals which is a skill I will take with me for life. I still keep two pieces of paper from our work together where she used a technique with me where I envisioned my life in the future. I check them most weeks to make sure I am feeling aligned with them ☺️ I cannot recommend working with Mary enough, you won’t regret it!

Anna Rothnie

"Mary in an excellent and amazing Coach! Her enthusiasm and high empathy make every session unique and valuable. She has a broad knowledge of techniques and can easily apply the best method. During our sessions, I had many eye opening moments that let me know myself and my feelings better. In addition to it, as a non-English native speaker I appreciate the way Mary leads our sessions, that language is never a barrier. I’m very glad to be working with Mary."

Aleksandra Rolka Nienaltowska

"Life changing! I was lucky enough to be in Mary’s life coaching course earlier this year & it was absolutely amazing. From enabling me time to reflect, not easy being a ridiculously busy mum & working full time, armour me with tricks & tips to maintain focus, take time for me & above all love myself. It was a brilliant course run by an equally brilliant Professional Coach. Mary is kind, positive & very professional. She supported everyone n the course & her energy shines through. Can’t recommend enough YOU HAVE TO TRY IT it’s life changing. "

Tracey Pack

"Mary has a natural talent for coaching and helped me make a number of changes to my working life and boosted my confidence significantly. Mary shows patience and prompts you to think through your options and approach finding what works best for you. I am in a much better position after my coaching experience. "

Katherine Houlden

Certifications & Rewards

Professional Coaching Certificate L5

2024

Successfully completed Level 5 European Mentoring Coaching Councel (EMCC) L5 certification during a 15 month apprenticeship, with BPP university.

Accredited Coaching Practioner

2025

Successfully gained accreditation to become an EMCC Coaching Practitioner.

 

Finalist in Women in Tech Awards for Financial Services

2023

Nominated for two awards at the Womenin Tech Awards 2023.  Finalist in category Women in Leadership – Financial Services.  Following my position as Chair of the Women in Tech committee at Hargreaves Lansdown, where I introfuced a number of significent initiatives to increase the number of women in leadership and tech at all levels.  I was also a Keynote speaker at the Women in Tech Festival 2023.

Let”s connect and start your transformational journey today.

Lydney, Gloucestershire, UK