The ART of EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP. Mastered.

Executive coaching for leaders at the intersection of creative ambition, evolving culture, and the bottom line.

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MASTER OF ONE COACHING™, LLC

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Personalized, strategic coaching support for the ambitious, purpose driven artist-executive.

THE WORK. THE TEAM. Yourself.

At this level, the first two are a given. The third is where the most sophisticated leaders struggle quietly.

Yet, you are at the edge of something compelling. You know you can go farther. You just can't see how to get there from where you're standing.

That's where we begin. What emerges on the other side is less armor, better judgment, and the kind of confidence that doesn't need an audience.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

  • CLARITY THAT CUTS THROUGH THE COMPLEXITY

  • REAL GROWTH W/O THE HIGH PERSONAL COST

  • OVERCOMING CREATIVE + STRATEGIC PLATEAUS

  • A THOUGHT PARTNER WHO HAS BEEN IN THE ROOM

  • FINALLY LIGHTENING THE WEIGHT OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, + EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

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THE CALIBER OF OUR CLIENTS

PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE

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  • Executive Director/musician, New York City

    I have worked with Merritt as my personal coach, have been a member of group her programs, and I have hired her as a subject matter expert to teach business owners whom I mentor. She has powerfully and gently guided us through difficult territories and empowered us to emerge as stronger leaders and humans.

    My life is richer for having worked with and befriended her.

  • Cinematographer + Founder/Creative Director I NYC/Kingston, NY

    Master of One Coaching is the real deal! Merritt has a way of sussing out limiting beliefs and helping you confront them in the most approachable way. Since working together, I’ve gained a clearer perspective on my goals and how to achieve them. Plus, we always have a good laugh along the way.

  • Music Producer/Entrepreneur

    Master of One has been very instrumental through the steps of my entrepreneurial journey. Merritt was there with an ear and always understanding when I was losing my mind. Whenever I had a new insight that led me to taking action and achieving my biggest goals, I would say she “Yoda’d” me!

  • Award-winning Multimedia Entrepreneur I Brooklyn, NY

    With Master of One Coaching, I received clarity and softness around fears and limiting beliefs. Merritt guided me with precision and swift strength — truly holding space for me. It’s not everyday you connect with someone who you can talk both soul and strategy with. I can't recommend Master of One Coaching’s work more!

  • Executive Producer + Entrepreneur I Beacon, NY

    If you haven’t had the chance to work with Merritt, I’d say RUN don’t walk! Working with her transformed my dreams of leadership from an ethereal space to a very real, step-by-step reality.

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The above testimonials are from actual previous clients. None of the participants were paid for their testimonial. There are no known material conflicts of interest. Results vary per goals and priorities of each client.

We accept a limited number of clients per year to ensure the highest level of dedication and personal connection to your success.

Join leaders from across film/television, fashion, music, performing + visual arts, publishing, higher education, and other industry-defying visionaries shaping our cultural future.

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“Art is the highest form of hope.”

Gerhard Richter