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Photo placeholder for MariaBuilding a career isn't a straight line—it's a series of levels.
Hi, I'm Maria! I hold a Bachelor of Architecture with honors, and I used to design buildings for a living. Today, I help you design a career path you actually love.
Whether you are stressing over picking a major, hunting for that first internship, or just feeling completely stuck, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I am passionate about coaching clients through professional transitions. I've navigated my own plot twists, and now I use an individual, strength-based approach to help you speedrun yours.
My Career Progression
Five levels, countless plot twists. Hover or tap a checkpoint to peek inside.
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Level 1
The Architecture Era
Where my journey started! I spent the early years of my career working for architecture firms. Working as a Junior Architect taught me the foundations of structuring big ideas and seeing projects from conceptual design to implementation. But I soon realized my true passion wasn't building structures—it was building people.
Skills Unlocked
Communication, Collaboration, and Creative Skills
Level 2
The Teaching Pivot
The plot twist! I felt a calling to education and leaped into teaching full-time at the British Council Sudan. This level taught me how to listen closely, adapt to different learning styles, and truly connect with students.
Skills Unlocked
Problem-solving, Patience, and Professional Resilience
Level 3
The Fellowship Jump
Traveling to the U.S. as a visiting scholar and Fulbright Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow at Vanderbilt Peabody College changed the game. Navigating an entirely new, high-stakes environment taught me how to pitch my ideas confidently and embrace cross-cultural connections.
Skills Unlocked
Networking, Business Pitching, and Intercultural Planning
Level 4
The Entrepreneur Boss Fight
I took a simple impact plan and grew it into Mariasoft-skills. I learned exactly what it takes to build a professional training and coaching venture from the ground up, handle executive management, and bounce back from setbacks.
Skills Unlocked
Branding, Marketing, and Executive Management
Level 5
The Regional Mentor
From winning a $25,000 grant for the Skillforce-Ready project to empowering 25 entrepreneurs across East African countries as an E4BE Hackathon mentor, I learned the incredible power of a great narrative. Now, I use everything I've learned to help you navigate your own transitions.
Skills Unlocked
Narrative Storytelling and Persuasive Communication
Player Reviews and Testimonials
Real feedback from players who leveled up their careers.
“The program was very organized, tailored, and client-oriented.”
Zahda
“Punctuality - the chat buddy was very committed and professional.”
Zahda
“Variety of topics for the speaking and high level vocabularies... helped me to expand my vocab.”
Zahda
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