Margaret Edwards Winter Park, Florida

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About Me

My coaching philosophy has grown out of my professional experience and my own life journey.
I have master's Degrees from Columbia University and spent years working with women who were trying to change their lives. I learned that meaningful change begins when a woman is able to step back, listen to herself and recognize that her own needs matter.
While living and working abroad- in South America, Africa and Asia, I saw firsthand how culture, family, relationships and circumstances influence the choices women make.
I initiated programs - outside of my professional responsibilities- for American and international women who found themselves in situations where their lives were shaped around their partner's careers or assignments. These women sometimes found themselves asking "Where do I fit into all this? What about my life?"

My doctoral work at The American University focusing on women's leadership and empowerment further strengthened my ability to help women identify what matters to them and to pursue it with intention and determination. I have had to do that in my own life; I know what it means to recognize something you want and decide to go after it.
I believe that getting older does not mean giving up on growth, possibility or things that matter to us. Midlife, approaching retirement, and the years beyond can be a time of significant change, but they can also be a time of discovery. Growing older does not mean giving up. It can mean growing into a more confident version of yourself.

My ideal client does not need someone to tell her what to do. She needs a thoughtful, supportive person to listen without judgment, ask meaningful questions, help her see possibilities, and encourage her to take the next step.

For me, coaching is ultimately about helping women give themselves permission to say: "My life matters. My needs matter. And I am willing to go for what I want."

I am available to help you get there.