Mary K. Dolan, Founder & Principal, The Capable Way©

Mary Dolan is a seasoned Human Resources executive and the founder of The Capable Way©, a professional coaching and training brand built on her proprietary Frame · Steady · Anchor (FSA) framework. With more than two decades of HR leadership experience spanning both corporate and higher education environments, Mary brings a rare combination of organizational expertise and practical coaching insight to her work.

Prior to founding The Capable Way©, Mary served at the Vice President level leading Human Resources in higher education, and as a Regional HR Manager at Kraft Foods, gaining deep experience in both union and non-union settings. She holds a BA in Employment Relations.

Today, Mary leads two parallel tracks through The Capable Way©:

• The Capable Woman© — A 12-week coaching program for women navigating professional and personal transitions.
• The Capable Series™ — A suite of sector-specific organizational training programs for supervisors, leaders, and teams.

Her work is grounded in structure, sustainability, and real-world results.