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MEET THE TEAM
Welcome to The Marigold Team. Whether at home or in the marketplace, we are committed to living out excellence, integrity and FUN in our work and personal lives. We believe that growth, fulfillment and enjoyment are meant to be a part of work and life for all of us.
The Marigold Team is dedicated to Team Optimization that energizes and equips people and businesses to achieve their most fulfilling and profitable outcomes. Read more about who we are and reach out to us for a no-cost consultation about our expertise and services.
MEET OUR TEAM
Both Lize Landis and Summer Darnell love nothing more than helping people become all they were made to be and truly enjoy life's good gifts - whether that be through their families, their clients or mentees and friends. With combined backgrounds in business, mental health, technology and event planning, they have spent their careers blending these worlds to create meaningful and positive change for individuals and organizations.
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As a Certified Life Coach and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, they have had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, helping them navigate challenges, build resilience, and grow. This is built upon personal experience in business strategy and corporate team dynamics that developed their skills to think big and find innovative ways to solve problems.
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This is why they started The Marigold Team - to create a space where coaching and wellness meets team events—because they believe that true success comes from addressing both our inner and outer worlds. Whether it’s through one-on-one counseling, leadership coaching, workshops or celebrations, their goal is to help people unlock their potential, lead with confidence, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Summer Darnell
Lize Landis
About Summer ....
Summer Darnell applies her 25 years of experience in business, technology and mental health to bring fresh perspectives and energy to individuals and teams through the development and delivery of innovative approaches and experiences that energize and inform. She invests time with leaders to develop a deep understanding of individual and team strengths and challenges and designs impactful, memorable skills training with hands-on fun and practical experiences that spark engagement and cement learning. Her work aims to spark creativity, develop confidence and realize the enduring fulfillment of making work meaningful through team connection and commitment.
Summer has supported Fortune 100 employees, teams, clients and accounts in addition to her decade of work in the mental health field. She loves building engagement and confidence in individuals and teams through a creative and fun approach to skills training as well as reflective coaching and counseling practices.
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Summer holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from American University in Washington, D.C., and a Master's in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. Outside of her professional life, she is a proud wife, mother and grandmother.
About Lize ....
Her name is pronounced “Leeza". When you speak to her the first time, you will notice that she has an accent, since she was born and raised in South Africa. In 1990, her family moved to the United States because her father served as a diplomat in Washington, DC and immigrated here four years later.
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After earning her degree in International Business and Political Science, she worked full time as a Director of Meetings in Corporate America until she had children. She met her husband in college and they were married in July 1999. He is an entrepreneur, running various businesses in several states. They have three daughters, one in college, and two in high school. She and her family attend Mosaic Church in Winter Garden, FL.
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She has a Professional Life Coach Certification from the Life Coach Institute of Orange County, an Emotional Intelligence Life Coach Certification, a Level 1 Gottman Training Certification, and has completed the Consulting Institute Training.
She had also been an event planner for over 20 years, whether in corporate America or for non-profits. She has organized everything from small high-end events or retreats, to international events with over 17K attendees. She has a passion for creating events where memories are made and people are changed in some way because of their experience.