Marissa
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With a deep passion for unlocking human potential, Marissa believes that true leadership is born from authenticity, curiosity, and courage. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and experienced organizational development practitioner, she dedicates herself to helping leaders and teams navigate change with clarity, confidence, and purpose—always through a strengths-based lens.
Marissa's leadership journey began with her own experiences of embracing change. Growing up, she learned to lead herself through life’s transitions with little oversight, which taught her the power of resilience and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. Her path wasn’t always straightforward, but those early lessons shaped her understanding of what it truly means to be a leader: one who is creative, adaptable, and collaborative. From her work in leadership development to team cohesion, she’s discovered her calling—helping others tap into their own strengths to make meaningful, lasting change.
Empowering Leaders to Thrive Through Strengths-Based Coaching
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CliftonStrengths: Input, Activator, Woo, Communication, Individualization
MBTI: ENFP
Enneagram: 7
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Latina soul: Grew up in So Cal in a Latino community/church. Colombian mother gave me my beach wavy hair, my curves, and my love of Frida and colorful art. My Swiss/Dutch father gave me white skin, love of countryside walks and obsession for cheese. Both spoke spanish, grew up with it, still trying to master that. Long term goal to be able to coach in Spanish.
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I’m currently building a greenhouse to hold a hot tub and plants with my partner and two kids, who mean the world to me.
Obsessed with water: playing in, drinking up, camping beside, soaking in, letting out tears, riding waves, decadent baths, I could go on & on. My name literally means “of the sea”
Painter, just for myself. Obsessed with Van Gogh.
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Marissa Gleason is a consultant, coach, and facilitator passionate about leadership development, team enhancement, and organizational transformation. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership & Change from Gonzaga University and the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation.
Marissa believes leadership thrives through reflection, experimentation, and connection. She focuses on cultivating inclusive, high-performance cultures where individuals and teams are encouraged to grow, take risks, and step into their leadership potential. By drawing out strengths and promoting authentic leadership, she empowers leaders to navigate challenges, foster collaboration, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Her approach to leadership isn’t about offering solutions; it’s about creating the right conditions for growth.
Grounded in evidence-based practices, Marissa centers her work in strengths-based coaching, Appreciative Inquiry, systems thinking, and participatory leadership. Influenced by thought leaders such as Adam Grant, Brené Brown, David Cooperrider, Richard Boyatzis, Peter Senge, and Margaret Wheatley, she blends strategic vision with a human-centered approach.
Certified in CliftonStrengths and trained in Appreciative Inquiry, Design Thinking, and Resonant Leadership, Marissa brings a broad toolkit to guide personal transformation, strengthen team cohesion, and drive sustainable organizational change.
Marissa believes the most innovative and impactful leaders and organizations are those that empower people, foster authentic connections, and lead with purpose.
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“What makes Marissa an exceptional coach is her ability to genuinely connect with people, draw out how they are emerging, and co-create new awareness of their goals, both professionally and personally. Through high impact coaching and quality insight, Marissa accelerates leadership growth and facilitates meaningful impact to improve overall effectiveness as a leader. She has been an amazing resource who I will continue to rely upon, and I strongly encourage and recommend her guidance for others who seek a transformative experience.”
"Marissa accelerates leadership growth and facilitates meaningful impact to improve overall effectiveness as a leader."
Jeremy, Creative Director
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