Mary Ann Saunders is a Co-Active (CTI) Trained Coach who partners with high-achieving leaders in technology who are ready to move beyond the limitations of burnout and achieve sustainable, holistic success. She provides the custom framework and accountability required to transition from perpetually doing to powerful, intentional leading, enabling clients to redefine success on their own terms.

Her coaching is built upon a formidable 15-year career as a technical and operational executive. As a former Chief Operations Officer, and seasoned leader across various organizations, she was directly responsible for leading and scaling complex, high-stakes initiatives, developing high-performing engineering teams, and navigating the demanding landscape of technical leadership. This extensive background provides her with a deep, compassionate understanding of the specific pressures, challenges, and work environments facing her clients in tech.

Crucially, her approach is amplified by over 1,000 hours of advanced certification in yoga and meditation. This expertise allows her to teach high-achieving leaders practical, science-backed techniques for stress mastery, emotional regulation, and intentional focus, ensuring professional ambition is always integrated with personal well-being.

Mary Ann knows that true leadership in this industry demands the strategic integration of ambition, influence, and energy management. Her clients learn to anchor their decisions in clarity and presence, moving from reactive decision making to proactive, insightful leadership, and ultimately eliminating the pattern of self-sacrifice.

She is a dedicated thought leader committed to fostering a future where professional success is deeply integrated with profound personal well-being. Mary Ann specializes in helping clients reach their full potential while protecting their energy and eliminating the pattern of self-sacrifice that often stalls career progression. Her clients learn to anchor their decisions in clarity and presence, moving from reactive management to proactive, insightful leadership.