Executive & Leadership Coaching

I partner with mid-senior leaders and executives to tap into their capabilities and achieve transformational results. 

We will work together to identify opportunities for growth and create a clear path forward that is realistic with your work and life commitments. Through insightful conversations, on the job experiments, and tailored support you’ll make small shifts that lead to big breakthroughs.

Boulder-based leadership coach, Marissa Johnson sitting on a leather couch

My approach to coaching is rooted in curiosity, and I will guide your learning directly and with kindness. I’ll share my knowledge of big companies and leadership best practices with you when useful. I’ll help you achieve your goals as quickly as possible and send you off with more knowledge and a well equipped toolkit to tackle challenges in the future. 

Benefits of coaching:

  • Increased self awareness 

  • Improved decision making

  • Increased confidence

  • Improved communication

  • Improved work/life balance

  • Accelerated career growth 

  • Skill development

  • Behavior change 

  • Goal achievement 

  • “I appreciate Marissa for asking the challenging questions, even if they aren't always easy to ask. She 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.”

    Noah Levin, VP Product

  • “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.”

    Director in Philanthropy

  • “Working with Marissa allowed me to get clear on my life goals, taught me skills that I can use in my everyday life management, and prepared me to land the perfect role that met all of the requirements we identified as what I actually needed and desired.”

    Chris Lezama, Head of North American Strategy, Hanwha Vision America

  • “Marissa helped me determine my own personal values which helped me make sense of why I do what I do and helped me focus my energy and efforts on the most important decisions. Marissa also supported me with creating a plan for promotion which led to a successful outcome during our work together. She’s a great coach and provides a judgment free space to explore challenges.”

    Corey Jones, Recruiter for Early Career Googlers

  • “Marissa was instrumental as I considered major decisions in my career. She provided the guidance, tools and empathy I needed to decide whether to 'play it safe' or 'take a risk' and follow my gut. As a result, I partnered with a valued mentor and we launched a new venture to drive gender equity in global health. Marissa is still the 'voice in my head' when new transitions arise.”

    Kathryn Conn, COO

Coaching can help if you are:

  • Overwhelmed by burnout and too many competing priorities

  • Wanting to increase self-awareness and accelerate career growth

  • Navigating a career transition or exploring new opportunities

  • Ready to live with more purpose and be your best self

  • Feeling stuck in your career or personal life

  • Looking for support to overcome career challenges and/or build leadership skills 

I coach virtually and in-person in the Boulder/Denver area. We can meet online, at your office or on the trails. Curious about how coaching can help you?

I offer a limited number of partial scholarships to emerging leaders who identify as people of color or who belong to groups traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles and who do not have company sponsorship. Contact me to discuss further.