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 Working with Marisa completely changed my mindset, helping me tap into the value I wasn’t recognizing and unleash my potential as an entrepreneur. Before working with Marisa I literally had no idea what to do with my professional life, it felt pointless and hopeless. Since beginning her courses, she has helped me pinpoint where my passions and talents are the strongest with strong guidance to keep me on track. She also helped me prioritize my time and energy, worry less about stepping out on my own and feel comfortably confident “in my shoes”. If interested in learning more, get in touch.
Lisa Saunders, Owner: Big Picture Italy Training and Travel of Italian Language, Wine and Culture. lisaksaunders1@gmail.com |
 Since working with Marisa as my business coach, I am more confident within myself , in my business and all the skills which I bring to the table and now have an increased client base. I have established a clear schedule and system with my work. She has guided me in establishing my own coaching programmes which at one time seemed impossible. Marisa is not only passionate about what she does, she is extremely enthusiastic about helping women in what they have set out to do; she listens and understands your business and caters to your needs which makes it so enjoyable working with her. She is full of knowledge and wisdom in vast areas in business.
The most significant improvement is my productivity – I am more productive now with my time and achieve more results in everything I undertake. If you have any question regarding the value of In Our Shoes programs, please call or e-mail me. I will be happy to talk to you more about it. Harriet Khataba, London +4407533513870 |
 The strategy and direction I received from the Gutsy Acceleration Breakthrough course, had me make the mental shift to perceiving my value as being equal to those I work and build my confidence. Your message truly resonated and instantly motivated me to apply your tools immediately. I started rethinking how I phrase my emails at work, and I have been catching myself before I use words which have been minimizing me. Since this program, I have also been actively pushing myself to speak my views at meetings to be heard, and it felt great. These simple tweaks have been effective in building my confidence this past week and I already see a positive change in how my colleagues have responded!
In Our Shoes gives me a sense of relief to know I’m not alone in this confidence struggle, and great appreciation for your workshop that helped me network with other women who can relate. The sense of community is an incredible tool that motivated me to proceed further in taking gutsier action. Being a female civil engineer in a heavily male-dominated industry is not easy to stay mentally and emotionally strong. Reema Albahri, Civil Engineer in Business Development at HAKS, New York reema.albahri@gmail.com |
 I am an entrepreneur who needed an accountability coach who truly understood my business goals. Marisa is driven to make you succeed – it’s her passion! She is confident, focused and has exceptional leadership skills. Marisa exceeded my expectations and continued to follow up even after our coaching sessions. I would highly recommend her and would further the conversation by telephone for any additional questions! 
Joann Wasserman, Manhattan +914.325.1528 |
 “I work in an industry that is not always the easiest to obtain a job if you are not being referred, and is extremely competitive. I knew I needed to step up my game to catch the attention of recruiters to stay in the 100k salary range. I had the awesome opportunity to meet Marisa at a business event in Stanford, CT. Once she told me about her company, In Our Shoes, I knew I had to work with her. Marisa’s unique ability to prepare you for those 6-figure positions, resume format, style is paralleling. Within a week of submitting my resume, I was receiving emails and calls for interviews! Thank you Marisa for your brilliance and the endless encouraging talks which prepared me for where I am today.” Dora Raine-Islamovic, Atlanta |
 After attending your seminar, the advice and tools you delivered in just two hours was life changing for me. It will not only accelerate my career but help my clients as well. Thank you!
Lisa Rubinstein |
 “After working through the Gutsy Leadership strategies in Marisa’s program, I was hand-picked my Apple in 3 weeks, flown out to their headquarters in California for an interview! I used all of her suggestions, developed my resume and signature speech for the phone and in-person interviews all based on her approach and followed her tools exactly. This was all-new information to me! Her system for helping me raise my confidence and potential worked like a charm. I feel like a million bucks. I was able to incorporate so many parts of her Gutsy Leadership System into my career while still being very authentic and true to myself. If you’re looking to get out there bigger, feel empowered in your career and personal life and get visible quickly, you’ve got to get a copy of her self-study program or sit down with her, today” Kara Kent, New York |
 Marisa helped me bring out my inner leader I always knew was there, but felt stuck. I feel I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Putting my authority into words and on paper was a struggle. I always felt like I was asking a favor when I needed to hold people accountable for their deliverables. My language is now more authoritative and directional with improved results. Her guidance has helped me not only create a plan to obtain my dream job but continue to take the steps towards making it a reality.
Marisa, when I sat in the room with you, I felt such positive energy. I felt I wasn’t the only woman who has experienced that “lowest rank on the totem pole” feeling. I felt like I could conquer all of the insignificant feelings I experience at work. I am so empowered! I put the “gutsy word strategy” into play the day after your seminar and WOW did it make a difference in next steps for my team. I am working on my Gutsy Freedom Form and can’t wait to join the school! Thank you! Yolanda Padilla, Project Manager in Healthcare, New York |
| “Say “Hello” to this new Outlook Group Leader and Mid-Tier sales tracker. Looks good to be full-time by February ’15! Marisa demonstrates emotionally intelligent leadership through conducting workshops, her articles and through mentoring and coaching career development. In less than 90 days, I am already experiencing new levels of support at work and through my network and in turn, leading and influencing others. Thank you, Marisa and In Our Shoes! ” Ruth Larsen, Wisconsin. |
| “I learned so much about how to get the vision in my head and in my heart out to become a reality. You are an amazing Coach and a natural at helping others. Thank you so much for the knowledge and positive energy you share. I am so humbled and grateful for your time, your experience, your knowledge, and generosity.” Denise Williams New York City |
 Thank you for facilitating such an outstanding event. Everyone has been emailing a ton of great feedback! Slalom Women Connect looks forward to partnering with you in the future! Send pics and video when you have time. Nicole Newcomb, Director of Recruiting at Slalom Consulting, New York |
| I met you at the Slalom Women Connect We spoke of femininity in the work place, and working with Foreign v. US based clients. I want to thank you for the presentation, it was very empowering. Sylvia Ayass, Attorney (Family, Business and Investigator Immigration), New York |
 Speaking with Marisa and other like minded gutsy women was a breath of fresh air. Sometimes, we get caught up by the busy day to day lives that we don’t have a chance of sit back and reflect what we have done and where we want to go. Talking to other gutsy women enable me to step out of my own career shoes and step into their career shoes. I was able to analyze a career situation from a different perspective and come up with creative solutions that I could not come up with on my own. It is also inspiring to know that there is a sisterhood of career driven women out there who are willing to share their career and life stories openly and honestly. Sharon Li, Vice President HighBrook Investment Management, New York |
 “I attended Marisa Santoro’s last event with her group – In Our Shoes in August and it was outstanding. Tomorrow night she is hosting a Mastermind in downtown Manhattan from 6pm – 8:30pm. I had the pleasure of meeting Marisa last month. I was so happy I went because not only was she super approachable and genuine BUT the group of women that attended her event were top notch.Marisa asks that all women who attend wear a pair of red shoes to show our POWER! But if you can’t, NO BIGGIE! As Katy Perry sings, “…Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me ROAR!” – Jen Weitsen, Life Coach, New York. |
 “I attended two In Our Shoes events. I came accross the group at the time I was looking for a job and felt lost. It was one of rare occasions when I felt safe to ask questions like “how to survive a job loss” and “how to negotiate a salary”. It was helpful to get an honest perspective from other women. The meetings energized me for days! I am looking forward towards the next one!” – Luba Shklovskaya, Treasury Analyst, New York |
| “Thank you so much for hosting the Mastermind event last night. It was truly one of the better networking events that I have attended in a long time. Many of them are wine and cheese get togethers which are lovely and can also help build and sustain new contacts. But what I really like about last nights event was that there was a tangible goal and it compelled us to talk to the entire group about a range of issues!” – Eileen Sullivan, Vice President, Fixed Income Sales, New York |
 “I am grateful to you for your having led the November event. The feedback I received from all of my Salans colleagues has been tremendous, and there has been talk of holding another event with some of our clients in attendance at some point in the future.” – Smeetesh Kakkad, Managing Partner for Salans LLP, London |
 “This was an inspiring and life-changing event for me. I am a better and stronger person for it and am not afraid anymore of pursuing the things which are important to me, no matter the odds. Before, the gatekeepers to my fulfilling my dreams would always keep me at bay and in the shadows; Marisa has shown me that I should strive to be the best I can be instead and let my inner light shine through!” – Jeanne Peterson, Managing Director for Granger Smith Consulting, Toronto |
 “Through Marisa Santoro’s inspiring direction and business experience straddling both a successful career as an American woman leader in corporate as well as her growing a sought after organization as an entrepreneur, I was drawn to her given my own career background. I too came from a professional corporate world (in the UK) and cut over to being a small business owner in New York. Marisa has given me much needed input on my signature speech, helping me frame a consistent “voice” in business. I thoroughly enjoyed her “gutsy moves for women” programming, it opened up much possibility for me and has helped me form complementary partnerships I hadn’t considered before especially coming from the UK to the States to start a new venture! I look forward to learning more of future Dream shoe seminar programming!” – Chini Perera, founder of Mom to Moms Advisors, New York |
| “Thank you for speaking at the Qliktech global Business Discovery Tour! Your hard work, preparation and fantastic presentation contributed to one of the best Qliktech global events to date.” – Forbes’ top-ranked IT software firm Qlikview. |
 “MY HERO! Can’t believe it! I got a teaching gig and they have me in the instructors catalog already. The teaching will begin sometime in May and, at that time, they tell me, there’ll be a major promotion–plus, that’s when you’ll see the catalogs in those little street boxes. I started to look at the list of instructors and started to think things like “oh, they’ll never want me…”. It’s like you have no filter for the words “I can’t”.What an inspiration you are to me.” – Irene Ross, Health and Wellness Consultant, New York |
| “Marisa, you have truly been an inspiration to me and your words resonate deep within me. They affirm that my actions as a woman and as a human being do count for something and that I am justified in fighting for the things which are important for me – family, career, well-being. Attending your seminars and tuned into your articles reminds me that I am not alone in this. Hundreds, thousands of sister-souls are behind me, empowering me, supporting me and loving me. Thank you for helping us, one soul at a time!” – Jane Peters, New York |
 “I am in the crossroad of “reborn” my power to pursue my dreams, but the way is long and tough. After so many years of protecting myself to avoid being hurt, not showing my real potentiality, my light is deeply hidden , just a little flame that only fires in short snaps triggered by external means as music. You cannot imagine how your work is helping me.” – Ana Isabel Agorreta, Senior Engineer for T-Mobile, The Netherlands. |
| “Marisa, I had the privilege of hearing you speak at the HopHIV/Qlikview event at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Women, like yourself, are inspirational and motivating!” – Nora Nikci, New York |
 “I enjoy your articles, interviews and videos so much. But what really stands out for me, is what you have accomplished because of your great passion. Hope to get to an event in New York soon!” – Christina Zona, Ballroom Dance Instructor, Philadelphia |
| “The Salans women are still glowing from your event which everyone found absolutely inspirational; they loved the way in which you conducted the event and felt truly empowered by you. I feel sure we will have the chance to share events again and very much look forward to meeting you and working with you again in the future.” – Sophie Palmer, Senior Associate for Salans LLP, London |
 “It was so different to be part of a positive network in London and I hope to link in with a few of the ladies again. You were brilliant! Lovely to meet you and thanks for a brilliant seminar on Saturday.” – Marianne Brown, Founder and Director for All Speech Matters, London |
 “I just wanted to thank you again for last night’s event. It was very inspirational to meet and share stories with all these unique women. I shall let you know when I am in New York in January!”- Karen Bacellar, Actor and Writer; Student at University College of London |
 “Thank you so much for a fantastic event. You are such a natural, inspiring and enthusiastic presenter it really sets the tone for the event. The design of the event works very well for networking, as you meet so many people, but also you get inspired to ask them for what you really want. As a result it probably is the most effective networking event I have been to.” – Inge Woudstra, Founding Director of Mums and Careers, London |
| “Just to say thank you for a wonder and inspiring event. It lifted my spirits.” – Vivienne Aiyela, London |
| “The event was wonderful Marisa, thank you for coming to London and sharing this amazing evening with us!! It was a brilliant experience!”- Diana Marcela, London |
| Thank you In Our Shoes for supporting the New York City Chapter of @IAAP! We loved your delivery of “Successful Women know their Worth” programming! – Dianne Richards, NYC Chapter President IAAP |
| “Thank you Marisa for being the catalyst with your brilliant idea! What an inspiring group! What a wonderful response to Marisa’s clarion call (an urgent or inspiring appeal to people to do something).” – Christine Marsh, International Speaker for women, London |
| “What a fantastic event Marisa ran last night, attended by so many inspiring women! Salans are in their infancy with their Women’s Network, this month we will be putting together plans for a 2013 programme, which I will be promoting to include events like this. These events are important to business women, and will strengthen the support.” – Charlene Singh, Business Development and Marketing for Salans LLP, London |
| “It was a superb event and I have met so many wonderful, inspiring women. Thanks to you Marisa.” – Tara Saili, Solicitor for Salans LLP, London |
| “Thank you for a really impactful evening, you truly exceeded my expectations. I learned so much from the women in the room and was inspired to be both better at sharing my successes and offering my assistance. A true win-win. It was wonderful to walk a mile in your shoes for the night.” – Cherryl Martin, CMO for Elexu, London |
| “What amazing comments! I agree with all of them. Very inspiring and entertaining events from Marisa. Great work and direction. Not to mention all of the amazing, strong, determined and independent women who attended the In Our Shoes event! Women on Top!!!” – Kate Nightingale, Style and Fashion psychologist, London |
| “Very inspiring event this evening with In Our Shoes talking about the @UpperStreetShoe story, and hearing from so many wonderful women. Thank you so much for inviting me to speak at your event. I really enjoyed it. It’s so great that you were able to bring this together in London, a real testament to you!” – Julia Grinham, founder of Upper Street Shoes, London |
Some were inspired to wear their killer *RED* Shoes! 
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