Reviews & Testimonies

I was privileged to be coached, mentored and trained by Mariaan. Her strength as a coach is to provide a safe and comfortable space, which helped me thrive. Her style as a coach and mentor is to show empathy & to be curious about me and my situation. Mariaan is a good listener and often challenged me to see the hard truth about myself and my situation. She did this with kindness and respect. Her strength is also to connect well, which formed the basis of our trust relationship. Mariaan's expertise in coaching and mentoring has contributed greatly to my success & passion as a coach. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Mariaan.

Amanda Kulp

Life & Wellness Coach | Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence, Holistic coaching, Facilitation
October 29, 2024, Amanda was Mariaan’s client

"I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Mariaan Van Zyl as a Life Coach. I had the pleasure of working with Mariaan for many years during which her expertise and passion for her work were evident. She is authentic in her approach and a great listener and has the ability to articulate her observations and assumptions clearly.

Mariaan has a unique ability to connect with people on a deep level, which allows her to truly understand her clients' needs and aspirations. Her approach is not only practical but also holistic, considering all aspects of life.

Her guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate through challenging times and make significant positive changes in my life. Mariaan's coaching style is empowering and supportive, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for excellence.

In addition to her exceptional coaching skills, Mariaan is a person of great integrity and professionalism. She consistently maintains confidentiality and respect for her clients, which is crucial in this line of work.

I am confident that anyone who chooses to work with Mariaan will benefit greatly from her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to her clients' success. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

Reza Inglis - Engen

Creating tangible business value using emerging technologies & data insights | AI | Data Science | Advanced Data Analytics | Data Analysis | Data Engineering | AI | SQL | Python | PowerBI | 9 x Azure certified
July 5, 2024, Reza was Mariaan’s client

“I highly recommend Mariaan Van Zyl as a life coach. Over the past three years, her guidance has been instrumental in my growth both personally and professionally. Mariaan combines deep psychological insights with a charismatic approach, greatly impacting my development as an entrepreneur and leadership coach. Her ability to connect personal growth with professional performance is truly exceptional. I am eager to continue my journey with her and cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Dan Sommer

Transcendental Leadership Coach - I specialize in empowering leaders to become extraordinary and embrace bold and innovative strategies.
April 26, 2024, Dan was Mariaan’s client

“Mariaan offers outstanding great guidance in self discovery, my career path, and relationship intelligence! Growing leadership skills and just so much more! Thank you Mariaan, you are a breath of fresh air and an inspiration!”

Christine De Villiers

Owner & Pilates Instructor at Pilates Bloubergstrand & Sea Point Pilates

“I've been working with Mariaan for a while now and its been an absolute pleasure to speak with her to unpack thoughts that accumulate from the day to day of life.
I can highly recommend Mariaan if you're looking for a coach!”

Dylan Kruger

Host of the Sales Sleuth Podcast | Sales development and sales tech geek.
July 23, 2024, Dylan was Mariaan’s client