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About Mary Balistreri
The Mindful Business Coach | Founder of MBT More Business Today
I believe better business starts with better relationships—beginning with the one you have with yourself.
I’m Mary Balistreri, founder of MBT More Business Today. I am dedicated to helping individuals, leaders, and organizations grow with intention. My work blends mindfulness, emotional intelligence, conversational intelligence and practical business strategy to create lasting, measurable results.
At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful idea: when people feel seen, heard, and valued, they perform at their best. I help clients build cultures of belonging where trust, communication, and collaboration drive success.
Through coaching, workshops, and professional development programs, I guide you to:
- Strengthen leadership presence and confidence
- Navigate difficult conversations with clarity
- Build stronger, more connected teams
- Align your business goals with your values
Together, we create actionable, goal-driven plans that move you forward—past obstacles and toward meaningful growth.
As a Certified Diversity to Belonging Facilitator and a Conversational Intelligence (CIQ) Coach, I believe courageous conversations are essential to inclusive leadership. All of the services offered through, MBT incorporate the importance of mindfulness in developing relationships. The trusting relationships lead to success in leadership and in business.
Experience That Meets You Where You Are
Before launching MBT, I spent more than 20 years in business development, helping organizations grow and strengthen client relationships.
I began my career as a journalist—an experience that still shapes how I listen, ask questions, and uncover what really matters. Along the way, I also co-created and managed a nonprofit theater company, deepening my appreciation for creativity, collaboration, and community.
Today, as a solopreneur, I understand both the independence and the complexity of building a business. When your needs call for more, I connect you with a trusted network of coaches and professionals—so you always have the right level of support.
My expertise in business development, team building, professional development, and leadership development combines with strategies to improve conversational and emotional intelligence to support you in achieving your goals. In addition to the education noted above, I am a certified Leadership & Talent Management Coach, and earned a certificate in DEI in the Workplace from the University of South Florida, Muma College of Business.
I also serve on the board of HIR (Healing Intergenerational Roots) Wellness Institute, am a former director of the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Chicago board as the representative of Wisconsin, and a member of ICF (International Coach Federation).
Finally, I bring clients my skills as a lifelong learner, a connector, and a dedication each client’s needs to change outcomes—and lives.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me enjoying the arts, spending time in my garden, with my family or baking something delicious at home in Wisconsin.