About
D.C. Marino
I don’t coach with fluff, hype, or one-size-fits-all frameworks. I coach like a strategist, a builder, and a fellow human who’s had to untangle a lot of knots — in business and in life.
Clients tell me I’m direct but kind, strategic but empathetic. I ask big questions, listen deeply, and help you make sense of what’s swirling in your head — so you can take action without overwhelm. I’ll meet you where you are, but I won’t let you stay stuck there.
Some are navigating a transition — a breakup, a career shift, or a creative block. Others are founders, leaders, or professionals looking to scale their work and their impact without losing themselves in the process. Whether it’s life or business, we work together to uncover what actually matters to you, what’s in your way, and how to move forward with purpose.
Coaching that combines process with purpose, strategy with soul, and pattern-matching insight into your personal or professional story.
Why work with me?
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I’ve spent decades coaching teams, individuals, and founders through growth, burnout, change, and reinvention,
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I’m a systems-based thinker — I love turning chaos into clarity, and building processes that actually work for people
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I’ve co-founded multiple companies, built systems from the ground up, and learned what real leadership looks like (and doesn’t)
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I bring 30+ years of leadership experience across startups, tech, customer experience, and operations,
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I’m also neurodivergent, and that’s not just a personal note — it’s a superpower in how I coach. I understand how differently wired brains work, and I’ve helped many neurodivergent clients thrive by building systems and lives that align with how they think, not how they’re “supposed” to.
Who I work best with:
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People who are thoughtful, curious, and maybe a little stuck.
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People who want to do life or business with more intention, less noise.
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People who think deeply, feel a lot, and know something needs to shift.
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People who are tired of powering through and are finally ready to pause, reframe, and rebuild.
That Might Look Like:
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Getting clear after a breakup, burnout, or big change
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Building a Personal User Manual to actually understand and explain yourself
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Mapping your next 6 months so you stop guessing and start moving
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Leading a business (or a team) or without losing your soul
Some are navigating a transition — a breakup, a career shift, or a creative block. Others are founders, leaders, or professionals looking to scale their work and their impact without losing themselves in the process. Whether it’s life or business, we work together to uncover what actually matters to you, what’s in your way, and how to move forward with purpose.