Maren Perry

Maren Perry; Founder & CEO, Arden Coaching. Dynamic, relatable, smart guest for podcasts on the HUMAN SIDE of LEADERSHIP. Expert in executive coaching, leadership, and making the host look great!

f your audience is tired of leadership advice that sounds like it was written by a committee, we’re going to get along.

My style is direct, smart, and just light enough to make even the tough topics go down easy. I’ve been told I bring energy and charisma to the table — the kind that makes people lean in, laugh a little, and most importantly, take something useful back to their teams on Monday morning. (Think less “trust fall exercise,” more “let’s solve the problems that actually keep you up at night.”)

I’m Maren Perry, Founder and CEO of Arden Coaching. For nearly two decades, I’ve partnered with CHROs, VPs of HR, and senior executives across some of America’s largest companies to design leadership development that actually sticks. Not the “check-the-box” kind of training, but the kind that transforms people — and by extension, organizations.

Here’s what your audience can expect from me: not just the “what” and the “why,” but the “how.” How to make leadership development practical instead of theoretical. How to engage senior leaders in coaching when their calendars (and egos) are already full. How HR and talent executives can partner with coaching to make a measurable difference in retention, culture, and performance.

I’ve seen this in action. One client organization I’ve worked with for over a decade grew tenfold while simultaneously transforming its culture. By coaching leaders at every level — from the C-suite to rising managers — we helped build a workplace where people wanted to stay, contribute, and grow. That’s the power of investing in leadership as a competitive advantage.

I bring a unique perspective that blends science and humanity. My background in cognitive science means I understand how the brain works under stress, how habits form, and how people actually change. Pair that with thousands of hours coaching senior leaders in industries from healthcare to finance to Major League Soccer, and you’ve got a recipe for conversations that are both insightful and practical.

If your listeners are HR leaders, senior executives, or anyone responsible for building the next generation of leaders, they’ll walk away with fresh insights, actionable strategies, and a new way of looking at leadership. Because leadership isn’t just about business results — it’s about people. And when leaders get that right, everything else falls into place.

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