Marquita Thompson MSW, Martha Beck Master Coach

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Marquita Thompson Quick Facts

Main Areas: Self Improvement, Relationships, Sobriety
Career Focus: Author, Speaker, Business Owner, Educator
Affiliation: Martha Beck Inc

I feel like I have been coaching my whole life. I am the person who people come up to in the grocery store or at the bus stop and they tell me their life stories. Now, this may sound like a problem to some people, but I am continually fascinated by each individual human being I meet. This fascination led me to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences at Washington State University, with a triple major of Psychology, Human Development and Anthropology. Then it led me to receive a Master of Social Work Degree at the University of Washington, with a focus on Children and Families. Prior to my formal education, I received a Master's in Hard Knocks from the School of Life. I have experienced many of the transitions that I coach my clients through, and find that this gives me expertise in several areas. These include working with those in recovery from addictions, women who have a hard time finding and loving a nice guy, and believing that you can do anything you put your mind to. Working with mothers and daughters is an area I feel particularly gifted in. My daughter Candy is my partner in Stellar Coaching Solutions, and I feel blessed that we have both worked hard to overcome many difficulties, and have an incredible relationship today.
I have spent a number of years in "helping professions", including motel and resort work, managed a small business, worked for the Department of Social and Health Services, been a Child and Family Therapist, and a Medical Social Worker.

In the last couple of years, the word "coaching" has kept coming into my consciousness, and I eventually began my own work to find my passionate, essential stellar life. This led me to be trained by Martha Beck, PhD, called the "best known life coach in America" by USA Today. Martha is also a monthly contributor to O Magazine, as well as a regular guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Martha is a fabulous coach and teacher, and has the most amazing energy and zest for life. I am now one of only a few Martha Beck Master Coaches, and was personally trained by Martha. I have also found a love for education, and I am teaching in the current Martha Beck Life Coach training.

What I love about coaching is that I don't see myself as being in the "helping" profession anymore. I see myself as working collaboratively with people to find their specific path in life. This isn't like counseling where I try to help people find answers. In coaching I provide the tools for people to find what they need for themselves. It is the most amazing process to watch someone become the person they were meant to be.

Besides having a fantastic job, I have a wonderful husband, two amazing children, and eight grandchildren. I am a fabulous grandmother, it is much better than being a parent and I would suggest it for anyone. I love to play golf, do anything outdoors, read, and spend time with family and friends. I also have an adventurous bent, and make sure I do crazy things like Class V rapids at least once a year.

Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Marquita Thompson

Marquita Thompson is a treat: incredibly compassionate, giving, fun, and intuitive. Her coaching focuses on helping clients develop the most important thing in life: loving, happy, functional relationships. By helping you become the person you were meant to be, then guiding you through the process of connecting with everyone from sweethearts to colleagues, Marquita will shape the core of your life into something truly gorgeous. Every area of your life will benefit.

---Martha Beck