I believe that everyone has untapped potential.
I believe that everyone deserves happiness.
I believe success is defined by meaning and fulfillment.
I believe success is a planned event.
I believe success is a "learned" and "earned" discovery.
I believe that knowledge is empowerment.
I believe in the value of your organziation and your people.
I believe in my customer's and their ability to soar to new heights.
I believe in the resilience of the human spirit.
I believe there is hope in every circumstance.
Customized programs and services are designed to positively impact customers in multiple areas of their businesses. Careful attention is paid to uncovering specifc needs, desired outcomes and linkage to overall company strategy.
"Marian is a joy to work with! The professionalism, enthusiasm and encouragement she demonstrated throughout our coaching relationship was outstanding. Marian is an extremely knowledgeable, resourceful and talented entrepreneur, so in addition to her coaching, she also mentored me in new business start-up at my request. We learned so much from each other and thoroughly enjoyed each session. I would recommend Marian to anyone who is looking to benefit from the true coaching experience while developing a new friendship as an added extra." JR
"As a certified professional coach, Marian has a powerful way of igniting her clients into action. She honestly is one of my regular sources of inspiration. If you desire and aspire to reach your personal best, I highly recommend you partner with Marian on your journey to excellence!" BH
"I have hired Marian as a coach for my clients. She is a great partner and works collaboratively with ease! Our coaching clients report that she is a good listener, insightful and asks probing questions that make them think deeply while feeling totally supported in the coaching process. I know her to be passionate in her desire to facilitate growth in others! Always willing to reach out and share her network for support. A good thinker with a big heart! As a partner she is someone you can count on! I highly recommend Marian." BW
"Marian is a very talented individual with tremendous background in the field of training and development. She is an astute and creative thinker capable of processing complex situations and addressing them with practical, real world, training solutions. A first class communicator, she has the skills and abilities to develop, organize and deliver first class training programs, and significant experience in managing training organizations. I strongly recommend Marian for any company looking to build their training and development capabilities." AW
"Marian Janes has taught me everything I know about training and development and enabled me to progress into the senior management/director level position I know possess. She is the most even tempered, honest and knowledgeable person I know. She could jump in and run the largest training organizations in the world. She has this keen ability to create motivation in the worst and best of situations and makes all around her want to excel. In my current professional capacity I've hired a lot of consultants and in my opinion she is one of the best in the nation." PR
"As a past Ricoh University instructor, I had the pleasure and privilege to work under Marian’s expert direction. A committed professional, Marian possesses a unique combination of vision and skill. With a leadership style that is open and engaging, Marian brought out the best in the team, enabling the department to develop and deliver highly effective training programs. Very simply, she led by example and is among the few that can bring together disparate groups in a pursuit of a common goal – building a knowledgeable, successful sales force." DP
"Marian is an extremely knowledgeable and motivated leader. She knows sales, sales methodologies, and the training needed to bring that knowledge and understanding to the sales professional. In my many years at Ricoh I have never had a manager that I respected as much as I do Marian. Through her trust and encouragement she inspired me to be the best I could be simply because she believed in me, and gave me a chance. By engaging Marian get ready to take your company to new and better heights." TD
"I had the opportunity to work with Marian as a colleague and I would wholely recommend her for work in the Sales, Service and Management Development arenas. Over the many years we worked together, I observed Marian's leadership in creating and sustaining her knowledge team. Additionally, Marian created and deployed very effective internal and external marketing efforts to promote the university to internal and external customers. She is well respected as an innovator and well liked as a leader." SJ
"Marian is a dynamic leader who always manages to keep the very disparate members of any group focused on the common goal of performance improvement through the design & delivery of excellent training. In a high-pressure environment, she somehow keeps a sense of poise and proportion that gives everyone around her the space to function at their best." JS
"I had the pleasure of working with Marian in the past and although we were in separate divisions, we we brought together on many occassions when she addressed the East Region Sales Team on various projects and intiatives taking place in which she spear-headed and launched. I found Marian's delivery organized, well thought-out and in a fashion in which I could interpret and take to the field. In essance, she provided a clear-cut resource to success." GZ
"I have known Marian and worked next to her office for many years. My first impression was the welcoming atmosphere and attention everyone gets in her office. She has a management style of living by example. She guides how to make complex education curriculum to a fun learning process. Very optimistic, I remember her stopping by our office and sharing her opinion on issues or encouraging us when we are on the right path." AN
"Marian founded Ricoh University. She is a true visionary. Her management skills are unparalleled. Marian was able to create an incredible working enviornment while maintaining an amazing training organization." RG