Leadership Advisory

For CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating the unknown.

You already know what's asking for attention. The relationship that's grown complicated. The transition that's changing who you are, not just what you do. The mountain you're standing at the base of, deciding whether, and how, to climb it. The point of view you haven't quite found the words for yet.

You don't need convincing that these things matter. You need somewhere to actually think them through, with someone who can hold the whole of it, and has nothing to gain from what you decide.

We get beneath the noise of modern organisational life. We deepen what's good and vital. We find the next best version of yourself, to bring about change that feels congruent, empowering and actionable.

As an executive and systemic coach, I bring more than 25 years of experience working with C-Suite leaders, partners and senior teams worldwide, in the public and private sector. My clients share one thing: a purpose-driven vision to leave the world better than they found it.

It should feel like a spacious conversation, one that keeps giving, and meets the moment your business needs now. And the shift in you that makes future success possible.

The work may remain a coaching partnership with you, or extend into strategic realignment and communication for impact with your partners or team.

It all begins with a conversation.

"Our relationship has unlocked my ability to connect and lead with more compassion, essential for driving transformational change across our organisation."

— Silviu Popovici, CEO,
PepsiCo EMEA

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While there are several expected outcomes from our work together, these are a few you can bet on…

  • Expansive awareness of the moment you are in .

  • Clarity and heart to embrace the relationships that matter most with skill and honesty.

  • Having a voice and point of view strong enough to shape a future you can be proud of.

  • Momentum and greater resilience moving through transition.

  • Influence that lasts, built on purpose, not left to chance.

"Carissa is just an outstanding coach and expert in the human condition. Her ability to tap into the key issues and be able to bring them to resolution sets her apart."

— Brady Rafuse, CEO,
euNetworks

When the work extends to the wider team

What others say…

  • "Carissa helps you look beyond the obvious to build fundamental, deep trust to achieve high-ambition goals as a team. Together with her, we have unlocked incredible value and energy."

    — Hans Peter Granicher, CEO and Co—Founder, D ONE

  • "I dared to believe anything was possible."

    — Melanie Seymour, Head of Global Client Services, BlackRock

  • "Carissa is just an outstanding coach and expert in the human condition. Her ability to tap into the key issues and be able to bring them to resolution sets her apart."

    — Brady Rafuse, CEO, euNetworks

  • "Our relationship has unlocked my ability to connect and lead with more compassion, essential for driving transformational change across our organisation."

    — Silviu Popovici, CEO, PepsiCo EMEA

  • "Working with Carissa has been transformational. She helps you to understand what is required at the next more senior level … and what is expected at the top table."

    — Stephen Crocombe, Managing Director, BlackRock

  • "You model what you teach, which is a great way to learn."

    — Barbara Reno, former CEO, The Conference Board Europe