What clients are saying.
The following testimonials are from actual previous clients unless otherwise noted as a current client. None of the participants were paid for their testimonial. There are no known material conflicts of interest. Results vary per goals and priorities of each individual.
Lagusta Yearwood
Founder, Writer, + Chocolatier I New Paltz + New York City, NY
“I'm so thankful for this process! By allowing me to take the time to dig into the roots of my relationship to work, Merritt allowed me to explore what was holding me back and break down resistance to success. I feel more free and able to focus on my priorities, with a new understanding of what was keeping me stuck and how to address it head-on.
“I recommend Master of One Coaching 100%!”
Tim McQueen
Music Producer + Founder/CEO, McQueen & Associates l Poughkeepsie, NY
“Merritt has been very instrumental through the steps of my entrepreneurial journey. She was there with an ear and always understanding when I was losing my mind.
Whenever I had a new insight that led me to taking action and achieving my biggest goals, I would say that she “Yoda’d” me! What she is doing with her program and her platform is amazing. I feel humbled to be part of it.”
Elizabeth Duncan-Glimour, Esq.
Executive Director I New York City, New York.
“Merritt is a revolutionary and life changing leader. She lights up a room, or a Zoom, with her powerful and positive energy and message, gently guiding us through difficult territories, offering sound principles for doing ‘the work,’ and empowering us to emerge as stronger leaders and humans.
“I have been mentored by Merritt both as my personal coach, and as a part of group programs, and I have hired her as a subject matter expert to teach the minority, women, and veteran business owners whom I mentor.
“My life is richer for having worked with and befriended her.”
Adam Lauricella
Artist, Founder + CEO Graceland Tattoo l Hudson Valley, NY
“Working with Merritt has allowed me to gain the clarity I’ve been searching for. I learned to see what’s been holding me back in a very simple way. I have also realized new, hidden potential in myself.
“I found myself comfortable enough to be vulnerable during our exploration, thanks to Merritt’s protective nature and nurturing energy. Her ability to earn my trust while she connected the dots was extraordinary. Each session ended with a productive outcome and a sense of accomplishment.
“Ultimately, my work with Master of One Coaching has given me the jump start I needed so badly but couldn’t harness on my own. I feel fortunate to have worked with Merritt and believe I will continue to benefit both personally and professionally with a new perspective and the tools I’ve developed.
Scott Ramsey
Executive Producer I New York City, NY
“If you haven’t had the chance to work with Merritt, I’d say RUN don’t walk! Working with her transformed my dreams of leadership from an ethereal space to a very real, step-by-step reality. Her thoughtful and compassionate guidance on helping me uncover my roadblocks so I can dissolve them and move my desires into action were a game changer. I’m so appreciative of the clarity she brought to my ideas of who I want to be and I continue to hear her words of inspiration each day as I work towards the concept of authentic and compassionate leadership.”
Victoria Cairl
Founder + CEO, Table 7 Strategy l New York City , NY
“I had recommended Merritt to my friend. His business was growing fast, and he had more employees than ever before. He wanted to be a better leader and to put better processes in place to navigate these uncertain times. After six months of coaching with Merritt, he was improving more every day. And I was impressed, so I asked him about it.
“As much as my business was surviving, I had no “plan” for my business, nor had I taken stock of what was coming next or had any notion about what it was I truly wanted.
“You have to see her. It might be tough but it’s so worth it,” he insisted. Suffice it to say, things did get deep, which I did not expect. I had some blocks holding me back and she took me through the tools I needed to get through them.
“The most wonderful thing about working with Merritt was her ability to listen to all I said and how she was able to help me listen to what I was saying. Outside perspective can change everything. It felt like getting a fresh start on a clean slate.”
Matthew Ritchey
Actor, Award-Winning Playwright + Founder I Hollywood, CA
“Sometimes it takes someone outside of yourself to remind you how great you can be. Fortunately, when you work with Merritt, you not only get reminded and get new tools to help your journey, but you find a mentor who is proof that everything is possible.
“I’ve known Merritt for a long time, but I didn't start working with her as a Coach until recently. I'd gone through my own changes, hit some speed bumps, done some basic work, but Merritt's approach - personal, empathetic, encouraging - has been not only empowering but a relief!”
Clare Hefferren
Founder + CEO, Callosum I Vail, CO
"As a student in Merritt's leadership program, I found myself using her curriculum as a highlight of my day. In the midst of growth destabilization, I looked to classwork as my most effective grounding tool. The growth I experienced has leveled up my agency and grown my impact exponentially. Merritt guided me to goals I'd dared to dream. With a laser-focused purpose…Rather than admire leaders, I am one of them."
Claudia Reuter
Director of The Roberts Innovation Fund, Yale Ventures/Board Director/Author/Podcaster/former GM of Techstars I Connecticut
“Merritt is a wonderful coach. She delivered group coaching to early adopters of a program we were developing in an early-stage startup. She received very positive feedback from participants and was a pleasure to work with!”
Doug Paulson
Founder, DP Voice Works + Voice Professor at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University I New York, NY
“Every interaction I’ve had with Merritt and Master of One Coaching has resulted in the “leveling-up” of my life. Whether it be directly related to my work, or to how I show up for even the personal relationships, the effects of our work together are clear and abundant. I highly recommend anyone looking to shore up their confidence and leadership abilities reach out to Merritt and begin their journey to meet their limitless potential.”
Jonathan Carroll, CPC
Founder/CEO, Tidal Transformation I Montanita, Ecuador + Toronto, Ontario, Canada
“Boy is Merritt talented!!! We went super deep. Healed a few things, became aware of a few more, and felt a sense of calm & peace wash over me. She led me through a powerful & absolutely ethereal experience. I didn’t want each session to end and when we did it felt as though I’d had a day at the spa!!! Bless! 😊💫”
K. Clare Johnson
Senior Marketing Professional I Brooklyn, NY
“Master of One Coaching gave me the confidence to make major life changes without fear, and the support I needed when I doubted myself. I've been astounded at the continued positive impact of the work we did together. Master of One changed my life for the better.”
Keely Sheehan
Founder + CEO of Keely Sheehan Design I Hudson Valley, NY
“Merritt and I started on this journey and it really, really, really opened things up for my life. [In my first year of business] I started getting design clients. I started making art and selling art. People started responding and asking me to work with them. I really owe Merritt an enormous hug for life. I am so grateful for the time we spent together working - and still working - and I feel very blessed that our paths have crossed. Now she is stuck with me! Do it, do it, do it!”
Melanie Cronin
CEO + Co-Founder I CronArt USA
“Prior to working with Merritt I had experiences with other coaches who were always sure they knew what I needed to be successful. Merritt, much to my dismay at times, has taught me how to trust that I have the answers within me.
“Just like a dream coach, she empowers you and gives you skills. She brings her training to lead you through a series of questions that help you shape how you approach all kinds of tough situations. She offers you a space to ask questions of yourself, discover new ways to view the world, and to reframe your mindset to success.
“She has helped me to become a better person in both my personal and professional life.”
Adrienne Peseller
Director of Leadership Development and Engagement, eBay l Bloomingdale, NJ
“Guess who just got hired?
“I wanted to let you know that I got an offer today and have accepted it!!! Thank you for everything you’ve done to help me get to this point and for being in my corner! I am so excited for this next chapter!!!”
Current client
Kevin Tennant, CPC
Corporate Leadership Development Coach & Founder + Head Coach, Power of Choice Leadership l St. Louis, MO
“Because of the power of her presence and her mastery of the process, I knew that Merritt would ask that one question that would give me the opportunity to look at myself, my situation, and my goals in a whole new way. Merritt helped me find clarity, build a plan, and created accountability for me to take the next steps to build my own coaching practice.”
Coming from someone who has been in the leadership development space for almost twenty years, I highly recommend Merritt to help you become the leader you were meant to be, achieve what you most want to achieve, and live a life of abundance.”