Marissa M.
5.0
Global Executive Coach | Addressing Overwhelm and Imposter Syndrome
Studied at Thunderbird School of Global Management
Works at Visa
Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC
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Marissa’s Executive Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
30+ people coached for Executive
Marissa has helped clients get into these companies:
With over a decade of experience in leadership development and executive coaching, I am passionate about helping leaders at all levels unlock their full potential. As the Director of Global Leadership Development at Visa, I have honed my skills in performance consulting and leadership strategy across a global enterprise. My background includes serving as a Principal Consultant and Executive Leadership Coach at Fluence, where I provided individual coaching, speaker coaching, and facilitated workshops on leadership topics. I hold an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and am a certified executive coach with the International Coach Federation. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or prepare for a major presentation, I'm here to guide you. Let's connect and take your leadership journey to the next level!
Marissa can help with:
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Team Management
Leadership Development
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About Marissa
With over 27 years of experience (12 of that in the executive and leadership development space), I’ve helped clients unlock their potential and achieve their professional aspirations. My focus is on enhancing executive presence, communication, navigating complexity, and enhancing decision-making skills. I am a certified executive coach with the International Coach Federation. My coaching work is industry agnostic, but I have deep experience in the Financial, FinTech, Technology, and Academic sectors. I bring three distinct lenses to coaching leaders, having served as: -- an executive education leader in a top-ranked academic institution, -- an external leadership development consultant to Global Fortune 500 companies and, -- an internal leadership strategist and director of leadership programs in top-tier asset management and financial technology corporations. My business experience: - Current: Director of Global Leadership Programs, Visa - Leadership Development Strategist, Vanguard - Senior Consultant, BTS, global management consultancy - Director of Methods & Experiential Learning for Executive Education, Thunderbird School of Global Management - Associate Director of Executive Education, University of Arizona - Executive coach and principal consultant, mFluence Coaching & Consulting, LLC I’m passionate about helping high-performing professionals navigate complex challenges, define their leadership style, and lead with confidence. My clients often commend my ability to create a supportive yet challenging space that fosters deep reflection and transformative growth. One client said: "Working with Marissa has been a life-changing experience. Her ability to identify my blind spots and help me turn them into strengths has profoundly impacted both my career and personal life." View more client testimonials at https://www.icf-coaching.org/mfluence/
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know firsthand the power of having someone in your corner who believes in you, challenges you, and pushes you to see beyond your limits. I believe leadership is about more than achieving goals—it’s about becoming the best version of yourself and inspiring others to do the same. My own career has taught me that moments of uncertainty and challenge are often opportunities for profound growth. Guiding others to navigate those moments, uncover their strengths, and lead with authenticity is deeply fulfilling, and it’s why I’m dedicated to this work. Coaching is my way of helping others make a meaningful impact in their careers, organizations, and communities.
Work Experience
Director of Global Leadership Development
Visa
September 2021 - Present
Serve as a performance consultant and leadership development SME, aiding people leaders and executive leaders at all levels, across Visa's global enterprise.
Principal Consultant and Executive Leadership Coach
Fluence
November 2016 - Present
• Offering: Individual leadership and performance coaching for leaders at all levels. Speaker coaching for corporate executives taking the big stage (live or virtual). Design and facilitation of workshops on a variety of leadership topics. Consultations for learning projects, and interactive leadership development initiatives. • Certified Executive Coach (American University, in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles) • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with International Coach Federation (ICF), the only globally recognized professional coaching credential. • Assessments: Korn Ferry 360, EQi-2.0/EQ 360 (Emotional Intelligence), and Leadership Versatility Index (LVI) • Trained mentor in Positive Intelligence (PQ) – a six week, technology-enabled program designed to help individuals and teams improve their mental fitness and resilience • Trained mental health first aider – certified for early intervention by National Council on Mental Wellbeing • www.icf-coaching.org/mfluence Executive Coaching, Speech Coaching and +3 skills
Director Leadership Development Programs
Vanguard Group
May 2017 - August 2021
Vanguard is one of the world's most respected investment management companies ($9.3 trillion in assets under management), offering a broad selection of investments, advice, retirement services, and insights to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals.
Assistant Director, Executive Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
2017 - 2019
Senior Consultant, Strategy Execution
BTS
2014 - 2016
BTS is a global management consulting firm and a world leader in customized business simulations and experiential learning. The firm helps global Fortune 500 companies drive effective Strategy Execution through building organizational capabilities in the areas of Strategic Alignment, Business Acumen, Leadership & Management, and Sales Mastery.
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA
Admissions Committee Experience
Was also the Director of Admissions for the Washington DC area.
James Madison University
BS, Speech Communications
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Exec Ed, International Business
2012 - 2013
Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Global Marketing (2013) General Leadership Certificate (2012) Managerial Foundations Certificate (2012) Communicating and Negotiating with a Global Mindset Certificate (2012)
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Overall Rating
5.0
Marissa has helped clients get into these companies: