Mary Olson-Menzel
CEO & FOUNDER
“I love being a catalyst for positive change that helps people achieve their best work lives and helps organizations succeed by developing agile, empathetic and courageous leaders who inspire teams by their example.”
Mary Olson-Menzel is Founder and CEO of MVP and leads MVP’s executive talent management, coaching and executive consulting services across the U.S.
Before starting her company in 2012, Mary was a partner at two leading executive search firms and spent a decade at Tribune Company as Managing Director leading a team of 40+ human capital professionals. She started her career as a television reporter, where her innate curiosity and ability to connect with people paved the way to her life’s work: helping leaders’ channel what inspires them into more fulfilling and successful personal and professional journeys.
As a seasoned leadership coach, Mary works with both companies and individuals to unlock potential that improves business performance and catalyzes growth. Her SparkinSight Coaching method brings an “outside-in” perspective that nurtures teamwork among business leaders and helps established, mid-career professionals reconnect to what fuels their passion so they can lead with greater authenticity and effectiveness.
She and her team work with a range of clients – from media, communications and health care to private equity, public institutions and nonprofits – partnering to create sustainable, positive change at an individual, team and organizational level.
A breast cancer survivor herself, Mary dedicates significant time and energy to a variety of cancer-related charities including one that she founded: MVP Yoga for a Cure. She also served as Chapter Chair and Coaching Facilitator for the Women Presidents Organization (WPO). Mary resides with her family and Wrigley the Goldendoodle in Westchester County, New York.