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INTENTION, CONNECTION, WAYFINDING
We work together to reimagine, build and implement a business plan that works for you today, positions you for the future, and stays true to what got you here in the first place.
MY EXPERIENCE BROUGHT ME HERE
Kelly Marchal, Founder
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I am a curious connector, a communicator, a collaborator, a curator of experience.
I am a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, an animal lover and a gardener.
I am a community member, advocate, volunteer, and leader.
I am a bibliophile, an explorer, a thrifter, a proud Hokie, and recently, a general contractor.
I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together in new ways.
Over the course of my career, I’ve done a bunch of cool things and worked with a lot of great people.
My professional career (the “official one”) includes 24 years of leadership and executive experience with a Fortune 50 global company in both Finance and Human Resources. These roles were focused coordinating efforts behind the scenes – designing and implementing solutions to reduce failure, manage risk and leverage opportunity within and between teams, ultimately enabling our operations team to provide great service to our customers.
I first worked with a professional coach in 2012, completed my coach certification training in 2018, and continue to work with a coach from time to time. These experiences have benefitted me personally and serve as an important reminder of what it might be like to be in my clients’ shoes.
When I founded Esprit de Merci in 2017, I saw it as a chance to tap into the experience of my younger years working for my dad and to navigate my own journey of challenges and possibilities that come with running a small business. Over the past several years, I’ve worked with individuals, small businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and larger corporations.
I am learning every day and find inspiration in every interaction.
What I’ve learned and continue to see through all of this is that people and profitability are inextricably linked. I’ve built, led, coached and been a part of great and not-so-great teams. The costs of frustration, fatigue, workplace disconnects and dysfunction are significant, pervasive and prevalent across multiple sectors. I believe things can be better, and I’m excited to be a part of the solution.
what’s in a name?
Esprit de Merci translates to “a spirit of thank you.”
I chose this name in honor and appreciation of the value of the people, experiences, places, challenges and accomplishments in my life. Through my work, I seek to pay these gifts forward, and remain open to receiving new growth, support and learning.
With a foundation of gratitude and reciprocity, we can leverage the power of our connections as a bridge to the future.
Our Mission
To empower and enable leaders and teams to do their best work
Our Vision
A connected and ever-evolving world where individuals contribute the best of themselves in meaningful and powerful ways
Our Values
AUTHENTICITY
We honor and embrace what makes each of us unique.
CREATIVITY
We recognize that the path to progress isn’t always a straight line.
HEALTH
We take care of ourselves, our community, and our planet.
FUN
We find joy exploring and acting on opportunities to contribute.
CONNECTION
We operate with transparency, kindness, respect and collaboration.
EVOLUTION
We embrace change, looking to the past, present and future.
Education, Certification & Training
My education has provided a breadth and depth of learning, all of which contribute to Esprit de Merci.
The International Coach Federation (ICF) was formed in 1995, and is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
Certified Professional Coaches (CPC’s) are those who have successfully completed rigorous training and evaluation through a program accredited by ICF. Program curriculum includes training and mentoring requirements aligned with the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.
Professional Partners
In some cases, our offerings alone may not fully meet the needs of our clients. We are proud to partner with a number of others in designing and delivering solutions.
