Marissa cuts through the noise to help her clients get to the core of their challenge, see different perspectives, and make the changes that matter. Marissa builds strong, trusting relationships with executives and offers direct, constructive feedback to help them view their leadership approach from new perspectives. She works with leaders to accentuate their strengths, change behaviors that aren’t working, and help clarify their authentic leadership style to increase their effectiveness.
Marissa has been coaching globally since 2014 and has worked with individuals across functions and industries, including Tech, Healthcare, Non-profit, BioTech, Education, Consulting, and more. She spent the early part of her career working with donors and nonprofits for a community foundation, and then, post-MBA, Marissa specialized in leadership development and talent management. She’s worked in senior roles for small corporations and Fortune 100 companies, including a decade of working with leaders at Google.
In 2024, Marissa launched her own coaching and consulting company to focus on the work she does best: helping executives succeed in big roles and manage through unforeseen challenges. Marissa helps clients increase their self-awareness, improve their management and communication skills, and empowers them to lead with authenticity to increase their effectiveness.
Marissa will listen carefully, sift through my mental clutter, and put the most important thing at the center of the discussion. And we’ve established so much trust together over the years that we can truly talk about the hardest things.
Marissa helped me work through hurdles in my own leadership journey and also helped me think more holistically about work and life, as well as how to manage the stress of major changes on both fronts. Marissa has a wonderful blend of compassion, directness and accessibility- I was surprised at how easily I could be my most vulnerable self with her, while also brainstorming practical approaches to help me be a better leader in my career.
Marissa helped me kick off my entrepreneurial journey with a clear sense of my values, my managerial style and my strengths. Marissa's clear insights and experiment-driven approach helped me build Jack on top of the strongest foundation possible.
I’ve had the benefit of Marissa’s wisdom, business acumen and systemic thinking over multiple years. Her strengths as a coach and consultant have enriched my leadership skills and improved velocity and outcomes for my organization.
Marissa is a rare gem. She has a brilliant strategic mind that helps leaders deeply understand what is best for their organizations in the long-term and she can easily pivot to developing impactful tactics that can be used immediately. If you are a people-centered leader, Marissa's capabilities as an organizational designer, facilitator and thought-partner will help you bring your team from good to great.
