meet marga

For over twenty five years, Marga Odahowski has taught and demonstrated the principles of healthy and energized living. Integrating mind-body research with practical tools she has created courses, programs and coaching skills that inspire and transform lives. Marga’s unique blend of knowledge and experience along with her dynamic skills in coaching and facilitation help people leverage their capabilities to shift their perspective and act effectively to create sustainable change.

Marga is skilled at the integration and facilitation of information from various fields to support leadership, creativity and everyday ease in living. She began her career in the counseling profession, evolving into teaching, consulting, executive development and coaching. In addition to teaching and coaching individuals and executives, Marga has designed and facilitated numerous programs and workshops for organizations.  She is the founder of the company Buddha Planet, a wellness company located in Charlottesville Virginia.

Training and education

Marga Odahowski holds a Master in Counseling Education from the University of Wisconsin where she specialized in health psychology.  Marga is on the faculty of the University of Virginia where she teaches on the topics of mindfulness and positive psychology as they related to sustainable and healthy living. She lectures and leads training programs nationally and internationally on the growing application of mindfulness in society.

Memberships

• International Positive Psychology Association
• Mindfulness in Education Network
• Association for the Contemplative Mind in Society
• International Coaching Federation

Clients

• University of Virginia
• McIntire School of Commerce
• Darden School of Business
• Walker Family Foundation
• Kuttner-Kluge Foundation

Partnerships & Associations