Marquita Thompson

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.