Every Serious Founder Needs a Strategic Board of Directors
Scale Faster, Make Smarter Decisions, and Build Instant Credibility
Download the FREE “Board Builder Blueprint” — your no-fluff guide to building your first advisory board with 10 TELLTALE SIGNS THAT YOUR BUSINESS IS READY FOR A STRATEGIC BOARD.
Every Serious Founder Needs a Strategic Board of Directors
Scale Faster, Make Smarter Decisions, and Build Instant Credibility
Download the FREE “Board Builder Blueprint” — your no-fluff guide to building your first advisory board with 10 TELLTALE SIGNS THAT YOUR BUSINESS IS READY FOR A STRATEGIC BOARD.
Discover What This Blueprint Offers
Strategic Clarity
Understand exactly who you need on your board and why.
Credibility Boost
Position your company as legitimate and investor-ready with the right advisors by your side.
Faster Decisions
Get guidance from experienced voices so you can avoid costly mistakes and move with confidence.
Powerful Connections
Learn how to attract board members who open doors to funding, partnerships, and growth.
Founder-Focused Framework
Build a lean, high-impact board that grows with you — no fluff, no corporate red tape.
Proven Assessments for Board Readiness
Use proven assessment templates to gauge your readiness for a board.
About Me
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.
I specialize in helping founders who feel stuck and giving them the clarity, structure, and strategic direction they need to get moving again.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally lead with confidence, let’s build the board that gets you there.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Take a look at how others have leveled up their business with a strong advisory 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
"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
"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. The decisions we make resulting from our conversations have consistently proven to push us in the right direction as we continue to grow. 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
"Marian was an invaluable partner as I launched my re-entry into corporate legal practice. In counseling me she considered not only my personal goals, but also my personal circumstances. As a result, she was able to adapt her approach to provide me with the specific type of support that I needed. From task-driven architect of my job search and networking strategies to compassionate confidante and advisor, my success was always Marian’s goal. Her commitment to and belief in me helped me to reclaim my confidence and obtain a fantastic new role. I am so fortunate to have had her as my coach and to call her my friend."
-Robyn Davis, Attorney
"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 Karpe, Divorce Counselor
"Marian was such a help to me! She was able to give me up-to-date input of how to structure myself to potential employers. With her instruction I was able to present my skills, achievements and value added to potential employers. With my situation, I needed to create a confident strategy to present myself. Marian showed me how to put that in action. I feel that with her guidance and suggestions I was able to find a new position within a month!"
-Jennifer Walsh, Job Seeker
BUILD A POWERFUL BOARD THAT DRIVES GROWTH
Download the Board Builder Blueprint and take the first step toward your next level of success.
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