About Marian Lee, Career Coach
Marian Lee is the founding principal of Career Reinvention, LLC. Marian brings to her work a unique combination of legal, business, and leadership experience and a deep commitment to helping others grow professionally and personally.
Experience
Marian has over thirty years of experience in counseling clients as an attorney, building and managing law practices, holding leadership positions in non-profit organizations, coaching professionals on their careers, and directing professional development programs. She practiced commercial litigation as an associate, a partner, and an "of counsel" in law firms for over sixteen years. In 2007, she became the director of professional development at a firm of 240 lawyers across nine offices. During her ten years at the firm, she worked with key stakeholders to create a robust in-house training program, a mentoring program, a level-based associate advancement process, and career development programs specifically designed for first year lawyers, senior associates, and new partners. She wrote a book on lawyer career development, "Building Your Ladder," published by the American Bar Association in 2013.
Education
University of Northern Colorado, BA, Journalism
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, JD
Leadership
Current: Alliance of Professional Women, President-Elect and Board Member
Past: Zonta International, Denver Chapter President; Colorado Bar Association, Board of Governors; Denver Bar Association, Vice President; DBA Young Lawyers Division, Chair; Barristers Ball Fundraiser, Co-Chair; Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT) Program Steering Committee; Community Resources, Inc., Board President
Training and Certification
Certified Hudson Institute Coach
Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation
Certified Everything DiSC® Trainer
Social + Emotional Intelligence Profile® Certified Coach (Individual and 360 Leadership Assessments)
Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Facilitator
What Clients Are Saying:
"Marian sincerely cares about my growth and has been invested in helping me every step of the way, reminding me to appreciate and celebrate successes. I feel much stronger in my ability to navigate challenges with confidence and to help build that confidence in my team as well." -- Sharon A.
"Through coaching with Marian, I learned about the strengths I already possess, and how those strengths translate to the positive work I deliver on a daily basis. I gained confidence in my abilities rather than wondering what I had to offer. I always knew that I had more in me, and I wanted other people to know what I bring to the table. As a result of this new confidence, I’ve sought out new opportunities at work, and it’s paid off.” -- Catherine R.
“Marian provided me thoughtful, learned, and effective counsel. After distilling my core skills, experience, and motivations, she challenged me to explore a variety of career paths, eventually bringing me to where I am today: in a re-energized career. I highly recommend her.” -- Rick Z.
“Marian provided concrete action steps to help me reach my goal to open a new business. I had been considering the steps to take for years, but working with Marian helped me be accountable for moving forward and implementing my business plan.” -- Rebecca F.
“Not only did Marian provide the accountability I needed to move my career search forward, but her insightful tools and exercises helped me better understand myself and my goals.” -- Dawn V.
