Educated as a teacher and working as a journalist, paralegal, communications director and campaign manager, Merci Miglino is the eldest daughter of nine children where she learned to motivate a divergent group toward a common goal and to persist even in the face of impossible challenges. Armed with this background, and a passion for advocacy, she worked in the rough and tumble world of the New York State Legislature serving as Director of Communications in both the state Assembly and state Senate. For the past 20 years, Merci has run a successful coaching practice and conducts training and coaching for numerous organizations including the International Coach Academy, CoachA, Blanchard Coaching, Laser Coaching, Clearing Beliefs and several Employee Assistance programs. Merci is a master certified coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs, and other practitioners. A noted speaker, she has written a book, From Doormat to Diva© Taking Center Stage in your life. Merci serves up a cocktail of humor, insight, education and inspiration for life and business changing impact. Merci lives in Albany, NY with her husband, who she calls ‘Bub’.