About Us
Hey there!
I’m Marcelle—a coach, storyteller, and advocate for helping you achieve what you want, become who you want and make bold moves when you want.
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For years, I felt torn between my talents (coaching and writing), my passion (supporting animal rescue), what the world needs (more focus on wellbeing and animal welfare), and what sustains me financially (professional development). Everything shifted when I discovered “ikigai,” a Japanese concept for life’s purpose at the intersection of these elements, during my travels as an executive coach in Japan.​​
This journey has been an adventure of growth and fulfillment. I’ve coached hundreds of professionals—from first-time managers to C-suite executives and U.S. Navy Commanders—and contributed to the development of thousands more through my roles as:
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Chief Coaching Officer of a fast-growing, woman-owned professional development firm
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Contributor to industry publications like Training Industry magazine
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Instructor and Curriculum Designer for graduate-level leadership programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
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While my professional path grew, so did my passion for helping animals—a love that initially drew me toward veterinary medicine and later inspired me to foster, adopt, and directly rescue countless pets in need.​
​Now, I’m living my ikigai: combining my expertise in coaching with my passion for animal rescue. Through Coaching...to the Rescue, I empower professionals to overcome obstacles and achieve bold goals while amplifying stories of rescue animals who need loving homes.
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I’m also laying the groundwork for M.E.N.D.: Midnight’s Exciting New Dawn, a nonprofit honoring my dog Midnight that’s dedicated to helping pets with mobility challenges find second chances and solutions.
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Whether you’re here for personal growth, to welcome a fur baby into your family, or to support a rescue mission, I’m thrilled to connect!