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Hi, I'm Maru.

I’m a speaker and coach with a Master’s in Psychology.

I work with singers, speakers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals who are ready to silence the doubts, own their presence, and perform at their highest level - whether that means commanding a stage, recording their best work, or pitching bold ideas with certainty.

If self-doubt, perfectionism, and your inner critic are holding you back from expressing yourself, I’m here to help you break free.

Through the Inner Critic Intervention, I’ll help you reconnect with your confidence, find your voice, and step into your full potential - on stage, in the studio, and in life.

The Inner Critic Intervention

A psychology-based framework designed to help creatives and entrepreneurs overcome self-doubt, navigate their inner critic, and step into their full confidence.

Key benefits:

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    Reduced self-doubt

    Learn to recognize and reframe limiting beliefs, allowing you to approach your craft with greater confidence and clarity.

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    Emotional Toolkit

    Practical strategies and techniques to manage stress, overcome perfectionism, and navigate emotional challenges in creative work.

     

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    Creative flow

    Break through mental blocks and tap into a steady, authentic flow of ideas that fuels your songwriting and performance.

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    Renewed Self-belief

    Reconnect with your inner confidence and embrace your worth as an artist, creating from a place of authenticity and strength.

If you're

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I can help.

The inner critic intervention offers practical strategies to break through creative and personal blocks - so you can amplify your impact.

Testimonials

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Hillary

2x Platinum #1 Billboard Songwriter

I’ve been slaying dragons! Your system has really, really transformed me and the way I’ve been thinking about things. It’s been so so helpful. 

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Russell (The Anxiety MD)

Anxiety Expert & Speaker

The inner critic thrives on survival physiology. Stimulation of the laryngeal branch of the vagus nerve creates an open and curious place in us that we can SEE our inner critic so we no longer have to BE our inner critic. I loved working with Maru!

 

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MIIA

Pop Artist

Maru has helped me believe in myself again, and to see my worth as an artist and songwriter. Now, I have faith in that this is what I'm meant to do. I know that I have something to share with the world. I'm loving both my flaws and strengths more than ever. I have become a lot kinder to myself, which has helped me achieve what I want in the recording process.

The inner critic intervention is available in several easy-to-implement formats

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Inspiration

Keynotes | Webinars

Inspiring your artists or employees to break free from self-doubt and tap into their true potential.

How do you befriend yourself, and become the best version of yourself? We’ll share real-life strategies to help your audience build mental resilience, and unlock their creativity.

Our keynotes provide the blueprint to help your audience reconnect with their confidence, creativity, and potential.

Fun, relatable, rooted in psychology and tailored to real life. Ideal for an event, a songwriters camp, or a conference.

Empowerment

Workshops | Deep Dives

Giving you or your artist(s) the tools to overcome mental blocks and step into your full potential.

These immersive experiences provide personalized strategies to overcome mental blocks and take charge of their inner dialogue.

We focus on real-life scenarios, helping participants move from self-doubt to self-confidence with proven techniques grounded in psychology.

Hands-on, impactful, and tailored to your team’s or audience’s unique needs.

Whether it’s about mastering resilience, amplifying creativity, or sharpening focus, we provide a transformative experience designed to create lasting change.

Mastery

Coaching | Training

Radically upgrade your mindset and performance to reach the next level - vocally, professionally and personally.

The Vocal Psychology® program is a customized 1:1 coaching experience designed to give you everything you need to succeed as a singer. You’ll learn professional-level vocal techniques while building the mindset and confidence to perform at your best - on stage, in the studio, or wherever your voice takes you.

 

This isn’t just about singing - it’s about breaking through the mental blocks that hold you back.

 

By aligning your mindset, vocal skills, and creative flow, you’ll unlock the tools to express yourself fully and fearlessly.

 

Whether you’re preparing for a big performance, optimizing your unique sound, or reaching for new heights in your career, this program is your roadmap to becoming the best version of yourself.

It's time to step into your spotlight

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