RoseMarie Nero

I'm a certified professional coach and facilitator with a passion for helping people tap into their full potential - a passion shaped over three decades of corporate experience.

Throughout my career, I had the privilege of leading teams across marketing, supply chain, finance, learning and development, and business excellence. While achieving results was rewarding, what fulfilled me most was seeing individuals and teams rise, thrive, and stretch beyond what they thought possible. In the later chapters of my corporate journey, I shifted my focus toward coaching, helping teams spark innovation and lead transformative change. Through these experiences, I discovered that beyond talent and hard work, there was another powerful catalyst for success: play. It became clear to me that play is the magic behind those “WOW” moments that inspire, energize, and create lasting impact.

While I have received professional recognition and awards along the way, my most rewarding role has always been being a mom to two amazing children. Years ago, during an interview for National Post Business Magazine, back when I was the Marketing Manager for a top beverage brand, the reporter surprised me. She was less interested in my product launch and more fascinated by how I was balancing a demanding career with a three-year-old and one-year-old at home. Having given up on the concept of work/life balance, I told her, “Now I strive for harmony. Sometimes I have to give more to my family, and sometimes to work. It’s never going to work out evenly, but if it’s harmonious, nothing suffers.” That insight became a guiding truth in my life.

I’ve been fortunate to celebrate meaningful accomplishments, from career milestones to cherished moments with family. Yet, my journey hasn’t been without struggle. Multi-tasking through countless roles left me stretched thin, and somewhere in the mix, I began to lose myself. Who was I? Was I showing up fully as a mom and a leader? What did I truly want from life? Then grief entered my life and that stirred deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment. It was during that turning point that I began a journey to rediscover my true self, not the version shaped by the outside world.. This exploration led me to my calling as a mentor and coach. The more I stepped into alignment with my authentic path, the more my happiness and fulfillment grew.

Today, I hold space for women navigating change. I guide them back to their truth, helping them embrace play, purpose, and personal power. Play at WOW isn’t just a coaching company, it’s a way of being. “Where Wonder Meets YOU” is the invitation I extend to every woman ready to explore, grow, and thrive through change.

My mission as a Career and Life Coach is to empower and inspire my clients to live a life that is authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with their values and strengths. I believe that everyone has the potential to create positive change in their lives, and I am here to support you on your journey of personal growth.

At the heart of the Play at WOW approach is a holistic, creative, and fun method for awakening possibility. Through proven strategies and tools, I help you build greater awareness, make empowered choices, and generate impactful results—step by step.

No matter what role you play in the game of life, it's how you play that will determine your success. Whether you’re a leader guiding a team, a student striving to excel, or a woman managing her busy life, it's the integrity, effort, and energy that you bring to your actions that make the difference. Success isn’t just about reaching the finish line; it’s about the journey, the lessons learned, and the positive impact you make along the way.

At Play at WOW, I guide individuals and teams to embrace the journey with play, purpose, and personal power. My coaching programs have supported clients across business, healthcare and education.