Executive Coaching: Your Next Strategic Advantage
From One CEO to Another.
The demands of leading at the highest level are unique. While your team sees a confident, decisive leader, you know the weight of each decision, the complexity of competing priorities, and the constant pressure to perform.
Sometimes, the most powerful move you can make is bringing in the right trusted advisor.
“Companies with CEOs who received coaching saw an average 22% increase in profitability compared to those without coaching, and nearly 60% of coached CEOs reported making better decisions more quickly, directly impacting their organizations' strategic direction and financial outcomes.”
- Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:
You're a CEO seeking to elevate both personal leadership and organizational performance to the next level
You recognize that having a strategic thought partner could accelerate your success and decision-making
You're achieving success but know there's untapped potential in yourself and your organization
You're navigating complex challenges like rapid growth or cultural evolution
You're ready to transform good results into exceptional outcomes through focused, strategic partnership
You value both strategic excellence and personal growth as keys to organizational success
PROGRAM INLCUDES:
One-on-one strategic coaching sessions tailored to your specific challenges and goals
Access to the proprietary Joyful Leadership Model framework for sustainable transformation
Confidential space to stress-test decisions and explore options with a seasoned entrepreneur
Regular check-ins and accountability touchpoints to ensure progress and momentum
Emergency access for critical situations and time-sensitive decisions
Quarterly reviews to assess progress and adjust strategies as needed
Tools and frameworks that integrate seamlessly into your leadership style
YOUR INVESTMENT DELIVERS:
A trusted advisor with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience who understands your challenges
Enhanced decision-making clarity and confidence in high-stakes situations
Proven strategies to build and maintain high-performing leadership teams
Methods to create a culture that naturally attracts and retains top talent
Techniques to achieve greater results while reducing leadership stress
Frameworks for balancing growth, innovation, & operational excellence
Personal mastery practices that elevate every aspect of your leadership
Transformational impact that extends beyond business to personal fulfillment
“Organizations that implemented executive coaching reported a median return on investment (ROI) of 700%, with over 25% of coaching clients reporting an ROI between 10 to 49 times the initial investment.”
– PWC and the Association Resource Centre.
Why Top CEOs Engage Executive Coaches
Beyond the Bottom Line
Your board wants growth. Your team needs leadership. Your family wants presence. Your investors demand innovation. Meanwhile, you're navigating market shifts, talent challenges, and digital transformation—all while maintaining the confidence your position demands. Success isn't just about strategy anymore—it's about sustainable, integrated leadership that drives results across all dimensions.
The Hidden Edge of Leadership
The most successful CEOs share a common trait: they recognize that personal growth directly impacts organizational success. Just as elite athletes rely on world-class coaches to maintain peak performance, visionary leaders understand that executive coaching isn't a sign of weakness—it's a strategic advantage that separates good companies from great ones.
A Different Kind of Partnership
This isn't about theory—it's about results. Through the Joyful Leadership Model, we address the core elements that drive both personal and organizational success:
Strategic excellence that drives sustainable growth
Leadership presence that inspires and aligns teams
Cultural transformation that creates lasting impact
Personal mastery that elevates every aspect of leadership
The Next Step
If you're achieving success but know there's another level of impact possible—for yourself and your organization—let's have a conversation.
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just two experienced leaders exploring whether there's potential for transformation.
Ready to transform both yourself and your business?
Curious if leadership coaching is for you?
Consider the challenges our engagement will solve.
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CEOs face unprecedented complexity in today's business environment. Executive coaching provides:
A confidential sounding board for high-stakes decisions
Strategic frameworks to evaluate options more effectively
Tools to balance short-term demands with long-term vision
Methods to make decisions with incomplete information
Techniques to maintain clarity during crisis situations
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Building and leading high-performing executive teams is crucial for success:
Transform dysfunctional team dynamics into productive collaboration
Develop strategies for hiring and retaining top talent
Create alignment around vision and strategic objectives
Build trust and psychological safety within leadership teams
Navigate difficult conversations and conflicts effectively
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As organizations grow, leadership must evolve:
Scale leadership capabilities alongside business growth
Build systems and processes that support expansion
Develop strategies for delegating effectively
Create sustainable growth while maintaining culture
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The demands of leadership require continuous personal growth:
Overcome imposter syndrome and self-limiting beliefs
Develop greater emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Build resilience and stress management capabilities
Balance professional demands with personal well-being
Transform reactive patterns into conscious leadership
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Culture starts at the top and flows throughout the organization:
Create and maintain a positive, high-performance culture
Bridge generational and cultural differences within teams
Foster innovation and creative problem-solving
Build inclusive environments that attract diverse talent
Develop authentic leadership presence that inspires others
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Effective leadership requires masterful communication:
Develop executive presence and persuasive communication
Build stronger stakeholder relationships
Communicate vision in ways that inspire action
Navigate complex political environments
Lead difficult conversations with confidence
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Sustainable leadership requires personal sustainability:
Create boundaries that support peak performance
Develop practices for maintaining energy and focus
Build resilience through personal wellness
Navigate competing demands on time and energy
Create systems for sustainable high performance
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Bridging vision and results requires specific skills:
Transform strategic vision into actionable plans
Build accountability throughout the organization
Develop metrics that drive desired outcomes
Maintain strategic focus amid daily demands
Create alignment between teams and objectives
Through our partnership, these challenges become opportunities for transformation. Using the Joyful Leadership Model, we address these issues systematically, creating sustainable solutions that benefit both the leader and the organization. The result is not just problem resolution, but transformation into a more effective, fulfilled, and impactful leader.
“Marissa provided me with sound, insightful, and supportive coaching - during both positive and challenging times in my career. Her guidance helped me when I needed it the most, and I'm forever grateful that I had the opportunity to learn and grow because of her. I highly recommend Marissa as a leadership coach.”
-Dina Carr , Government Executive
“Marissa's coaching guided me to a place where my best life is ahead of me. Her empathy, life experience, and career strategies gave me the insight I needed to realize my self-worth and blossom through the mud that is life and its obstacles. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from her and find my life path.”
-Joel Goldstein, Executive
