Who We Are
With 20 years of leadership development experience and a proven track record of success…
• We are leadership architects, career shapers, and executive whisperers
• We are master motivators, challengers, and deep listeners
• We are resilience and confidence builders
• We are thought leaders and thought partners
Your role in leading others can be deeply rewarding work. It is also challenging, and at times, isolating. We appreciate that leaders are whole people leading complex whole systems, so we coach the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
As passionate advocates for great leadership, we know that when leaders are strong and adaptable, organizations are too.
Why the Name Mariswood?
Our name reflects the underpinnings of what we believe makes for great leadership.
The Latin words “Mare” or “Maris” stand for the sea. Changing markets and industry dynamics, require leaders and organizations to tap into “the fluidity of water” to access versatility and adaptability like never before.
“Wood”, like the many trees that exist in the world, is symbolic of the qualities of stability and strength. To address complexity and uncertainty, leaders must tap into strength, clarity, direction, and prioritization. Beyond vision and direction setting, stability comes when leaders help build the infrastructure, capabilities, and culture needed to realize the ambitions of their organizations.
MARISWOOD
A leadership development firm with a mission to unlock the “strength + adaptability” within leaders, teams, and organizations so they can outperform the market, innovate into new areas, and leverage the individual gifts of each leader toward a collective purpose and vision.
Core Values & Philosophy
Business Excellence
Meaningful leadership development must align with tangible business outcomes and measurable organizational success. That’s why Mariswood works hard to understand your business context. We come to the table with a critical mix of deep business acumen and pragmatic leadership development.
Courageous Clarity
We deliver direct, actionable guidance with unwavering clarity, even when change feels daunting. Our approach combines empathy with decisive direction, ensuring leaders can navigate transformation for themselves and their organizations with confidence and purpose.
Holistic Partnership
We believe in developing deep, lasting relationships with our clients, understanding that true leadership transformation requires an appreciation for the organizational context at play, and an individual leader’s or team’s aspirations or motivations. We commit to being present, engaged, and invested in our client’s complete development experience.
Trust & Integrity
We build enduring relationships on a foundation of absolute integrity, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism while creating safe spaces for honest dialogue.
Tailored Transformation
We recognize that each leader’s journey is unique. Our customized approach ensures that every solution we provide is precisely crafted to address specific pain points, circumstances, and aspirations.
Generous Spirit
We approach our work with abundance, freely sharing our knowledge and insights while investing deeply in our client’s success. Our clients know we are supporting them fully, because we are.