My superpower is turning chaos into clarity

Developing others is my core strength and my northstar. 

From teaching my stuffies to read at five years old, to ten years of leading teams and projects at Google, I've been on a lifelong journey to help people and organizations reach their full potential.

I’ve worn many hats – in scrappy nonprofits and complex corporations –  and have been a coach and Talent and OD practitioner for more than 10 years. In my career I’ve taken big steps forward and small steps back, pivoted in direction and fallen victim to reorgs. I know what it’s like to simultaneously build a career and a family, to burnout and then find a path back to good health.

I never envisioned myself as a solopreneur, but this path allows me to fully focus on what I love: coaching individuals and consulting with organizations seeking real change and better outcomes. No bureaucracy, no red tape – just you, me, and the work that matters.

Marissa, smiling, is a coach & consultant for leaders & organizations

I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment, and work within your reality to help you achieve your goals.

My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of humor. I combine theory and best practices with real world experience to create plans that are practical and will make an impact quickly. You’ll get a behind the scenes partner who you can trust to help you thrive.

I live near Boulder, Colorado with my husband, two young daughters and our highly anxious but loveable dog, Roger. I love to hike, am learning to like bike riding and am always happiest among the trees.

Photo of a grassy path to a large mountain, blue sky background

Professional Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Executive Coaching

  • Consulting

  • Instructional Design

  • Facilitation

  • Program & Project Management

  • Program Evaluation

  • Stakeholder Alignment

  • Business & Resource Planning

  • Org Design & Integration

  • Leadership Offsite Design & Facilitation

  • Leadership Development

  • Manager Development

  • BA in Political Science, University of California, San Diego

  • MBA, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business (Go Blue!)

  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Training Institute (2014)

Let’s work together

If you're curious about how I might be able to help you or your organization, please book a complimentary call so we can explore the possibilities.