The Evaluation Couch
Maria MontenegroWelcome to The Evaluation Couch, where we discuss topics related to evaluation and navigating a career in evaluation. In this space, I will share about my evaluation journey, share tips from my career advising and management experience, and invite other evaluators to hear about their perspectives. My goal is to continue promoting the use of evaluation and help evaluators build the careers they des... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessCareers | |||
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In this episode, Maria discusses the concept of "evaluation gurus," why the term is used, and the role our relationship with these figures can play in our careers. She introduces what people mean when they call someone an evaluation guru, and how the... more
This episode breaks down the seven strategies every evaluator should put in place to increase their career resiliency when faced with a potential layoff. Maria discusses the emotional and physical impacts of layoffs and why no sector is immune to org... more
Ever dreaded explaining what you do as an evaluator? In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) 2026 conference in Edmonton, real evaluators share the most ridiculous reactions they've gotten when explaining their profess... more
In this episode, Maria sits down with Amy Gray, Director of Evaluation and Learning, to discuss her journey through career uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and finding alignment in the evaluation field. Amy shares how she moved from feeling stuck and ... more
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As a struggling Young & Emerging Evaluator, I have benefited a lot from Maria’s podcast which I feel is carefully crafted and curated for us -YEEs. I have listened to all 25 episodes so far, and it just feels that every episode is curated for me.
Thank you Maria !
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Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Canada/Business/Non-Profit |
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Apple Podcasts | #115 |  South Africa/Business/Non-Profit |
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A practitioner-focused show exploring evaluation careers, practical guidance, and leadership within the field. Episodes center on career development, professional branding, and navigating structural changes in the public and non-profit sectors, with guests ranging from early- and mid-career evaluators to established leaders. The host often emphasizes reflective practice, ethical storytelling, and equity in evaluation, making it a useful listen for those wanting actionable steps to grow as evaluators, leaders, or consultants. A notable strength is the consistent focus on real-world career strategies—branding, networking, and leveraging peer communities—paired with thoughtful discussions on identity, values, and impact beyond job titles.
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Recent guests on The Evaluation Couch include:
1. Evan Poncelet
2. Beth Snow
3. Roman Katsnelson
4. Carolyn Hoessler
5. Karen Jackson
6. Amy Gray
7. Doaa Abou Hussein
8. Claudia Olavarría
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