Biography
Marianne Gernetzke, MS, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC is a Resilience and Wellbeing Coach who helps high-achievers flourish in work and life by minimizing the impact of stress, cultivating mental resilience, and achieving meaningful work-life balance. She offers individualized coaching services and mentor coaching, with a special passion for supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent. Her background in neurodiversity is rooted in two decades' experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Wellbeing Coaching
Through her work, Marianne helps clients develop mindfulness and relaxation skills, overcome perfectionism, quiet their inner critic, implement self-care strategies, build resilience, find harmony between work and life, and live a purpose-driven life.
As a dual-credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC), Marianne brings a unique blend of expertise to her coaching practice. Her knowledge of mental and medical health is enriched by 20+ years as a trauma-informed health professional. She is also trained in functional medicine health coaching. Marianne integrates neuroscience, evidence-based practices, and positive psychology into her coaching. She creates a safe and welcoming virtual space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued as their whole selves. Recognizing the courage it takes to engage in coaching, she approaches her work with deep respect and care.
Marianne believes that enhancing performance in any area of life begins with inner empowerment. She supports her clients in creating improved well-being while navigating life’s challenges. Her holistic approach fosters self-awareness and collaboration, enabling clients to design and implement sustainable behavior changes that align with their unique needs and values. Marianne ensures that each coaching session is client-led, with a tone and pace tailored to their preferences.
Mentor Coaching
Since 2022, Marianne has served as a mentor coach at Maryland University of Integrative Health, now part of Notre Dame of Maryland University. In this role, she assesses ICF Level 1 coaching and offers group and individualized mentor coaching for aspiring coaches seeking skill development for the ACC or NBC-HWC credentials. Marianne also is available for mentor coaching with private clients.
Outside of coaching, Marianne is a wife and mother of two. She enjoys spending time with her family, meditating, gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
Learn more about Marianne and her services at www.createhigherwellbeing.com.