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Lead with Clarity, Not Chaos.
Build the Board that Drives Your Next Level of Growth.
In just 60 days, you’ll launch a high-functioning board of directors or advisors, with legal compliance, strategic clarity, and handpicked leadership, without adding bureaucracy or losing control.
Ready for clarity? Message Marian’s team to explore if Board Accelerator is right for you.
What You Think Is Holding You Back...
You just need better ops or project management.
You’re not “big enough” for a board yet.
A board will slow things down or worse, steal your control.
What’s Actually Blocking Your Growth...
No clear governance, it’s creating decision bottlenecks.
You’re burned out, stuck in day-to-day firefighting.
You don’t have a strategic structure to attract serious advisors.
These aren’t just growing pains, they’re signs your next level of leadership needs structure, not hustle. That’s exactly why Marian created the Board Accelerator, to help visionary founders build the board their mission deserves, without burning out or losing control.
“Marian Howley, an Executive Coach and Business Consultant, has been our go-to resource for business brainstorming and problem solving for several years. Her unique expertise in emotional intelligence has proven especially useful for us and allows her to bring clarity to our internal discussions. Marion’s 30+ years in Financial Services have also brought a valuable and pragmatic perspective to our growth planning. We highly recommend Marion as a knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward confidant who can help you find success in your business or your career.”
Nate Kruska, CEO
What You Think Is Holding You Back...
You just need better ops or project management.
You’re not “big enough” for a board yet.
A board will slow things down or worse, steal your control.
What’s Actually Blocking Your Growth...
No clear governance, it’s creating decision bottlenecks.
You’re burned out, stuck in day-to-day firefighting.
You don’t have a strategic structure to attract serious advisors.
These aren’t just growing pains, they’re signs your next level of leadership needs structure, not hustle. That’s exactly why Marian created the Board Accelerator, to help visionary founders build the board their mission deserves, without burning out or losing control.
“Marian Howley, an Executive Coach and Business Consultant, has been our go-to resource for business brainstorming and problem solving for several years. Her unique expertise in emotional intelligence has proven especially useful for us and allows her to bring clarity to our internal discussions. Marion’s 30+ years in Financial Services have also brought a valuable and pragmatic perspective to our growth planning. We highly recommend Marion as a knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward confidant who can help you find success in your business or your career.”
Nate Kruska, CEO
The Board Accelerator™
A premium advisory experience with board strategist Marian Howley, designed to help you create the board that fuels your vision, not hinders it.
In just 60 days, you’ll walk away with:
A fully customized governance structure
Legal and compliance-ready board policies
A skills-based recruitment strategy
A confident launch plan and board cadence
Strategic alignment between leadership and board
“I want to thank Marian Howley for much needed career counseling. After selling a company that I had founded and managed for 12 years, I was struggling with making a decision of ‘what do I do next?’ Marian challenged me and encouraged me to answer questions that were focused on my abilities, values, and goals. The process helped me gain clarity and supported the development of a realistic plan.”
Betty Brenan, CEO
When you’re ready to step into leadership with structure...
What's Inside?
Inside Board Accelerator, we cover:
Clarity & Purpose
Define your board’s role, power, and strategic function.
Governance Setup
Draft bylaws, conflict policies, D&O insurance guidance.
Composition Strategy
Build the right mix of expertise, diversity, and reach.
Activation & Launch
Set cadence, prep the first meeting, onboard your board.
Evaluation Tools
Track performance, implement refresh cycles.
Business Growth Solutions
Tools and personalized support to accelerate business growth.
Unlock the full potential of your board with expert guidance, strategic tools, and tailored support.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Marian Howley and appreciate her wisdom and insight. She is a great listener, coach and motivator who helps plan a success course and effectively guides you to reach your potential. I highly recommend her."
David Crimmins, CEO
This Is For You If...
You’re preparing to raise capital or secure major funding
You lead a growing nonprofit or social venture
You want to lead strategically, not manage day-to-day
You’ve experienced a dysfunctional board and want to do it right this time
"Marian Howley of M Howley Consulting was both helpful and insightful in working with me to think about my business strategically and result in significant opportunities and growth. Her multidisciplinary approach is unique. She combines her financial expertise, leadership experience, emotional intelligence assessment, and outside the box thinking to help you to identify solutions to growing your business exponentially."
Alex Buggy, CEO, ABBA Project Management
If this sounds like you, let’s have a conversation.
This Is For You If...
You’re preparing to raise capital or secure major funding
You lead a growing nonprofit or social venture
You want to lead strategically, not manage day-to-day
You’ve experienced a dysfunctional board and want to do it right this time
"Marian Howley of M Howley Consulting was both helpful and insightful in working with me to think about my business strategically and result in significant opportunities and growth. Her multidisciplinary approach is unique. She combines her financial expertise, leadership experience, emotional intelligence assessment, and outside the box thinking to help you to identify solutions to growing your business exponentially."
Alex Buggy, CEO, ABBA Project Management
If this sounds like you, let’s have a conversation.
Meet Marian Howley
With over 30 years in the banking world, I’ve gained deep insight into the ins and outs of business operations and strategy.
Over the years, I’ve built relationships with hundreds of businesses from leaders at Fortune 100 companies to local entrepreneurs growing from the ground up.
Since 2017, I’ve been offering consulting services designed around the real challenges business owners face.
Marian specializes in helping founders who feel stuck and giving them the clarity, structure, and strategic direction they need to get moving again.
Meet Marian Howley
With over 30 years in the banking world, I’ve gained deep insight into the ins and outs of business operations and strategy.
Over the years, I’ve built relationships with hundreds of businesses from leaders at Fortune 100 companies to local entrepreneurs growing from the ground up.
Since 2017, I’ve been offering consulting services designed around the real challenges business owners face.
Marian specializes in helping founders who feel stuck and giving them the clarity, structure, and strategic direction they need to get moving again.
"Marian is an exceptional executive coach. Very creative and dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and unlock their potential. She is extremely thorough in her work – asking questions, challenging assumptions and providing clarity and resources as needed. Marian is a great sounding board whether looking to improve something or change things up. I would not hesitate to recommend her to future clients."
Yolanda Karpel, Divorce Counselor
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Let’s Build the Board That Matches Your Vision!
Your next level of growth isn’t about doing more. It’s about leading better with the right structure behind you.
If you’re ready to build a board that’s aligned, strategic, and built to grow with you, the next step is simple.
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