Leadership insight, influence and impact

For CEOs, founders and senior leaders at moments of transition, growth and opportunity.

I work with leaders to find the clarity, presence and perspective to shape what comes next.

The visible challenge is rarely the whole story. What happens within us shapes how we lead. What happens between us shapes what becomes possible. And every leader is part of a wider leadership system that influences, and is influenced by their choices.

As a C-Suite Advisor, systemic coach and Leadership Communications specialist, I bring more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs, partners and senior teams across 150+ organisations worldwide.

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Leadership Advisory +

A confidential partnership for senior leaders navigating significant change, relational dynamics, and opportunity.

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Teams & Organisations

When the work extends into the wider leadership system.

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Reflective Practice

Space to pause, listen and notice what is emerging.

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“Life is a conversation worth being awake for.”

- Carissa

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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

  • "Carissa has the combined unique skill of being able to get under the skin of an issue with incredible insight coupled with a true grasp of commercial reality and business."

    — Harry Hyman, Founder and Chair, Primary Health Properties PLC

  • "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

  • "Carissa has the unique skill of getting under the skin of an issue with incredible insight coupled with a true grasp of commercial reality."

    — Harry Hyman, Founder and Chair, Primary Health Properties PLC

  • "If you’re looking to grow together as a leadership team, define a new sense of direction, or communicate with more impact, there’s no one I could recommend more."

    ― Ines Streimelweger—Pohl, Investor, Hedosophia

  • "When winging it is not an option and you need your top talent at the top of their game, it’s a reflex to seek support from the best."

    — Gregg Svingen, Vice President Internal Corporate Affairs, UPS

  • "Although I had many years of work experience, managing and leading a team was new to me. The sessions allowed me to deal with the team in a much more open, honest and inclusive manner, and this ultimately was extremely powerful."

    — Stuart Reeves, MD, Global Equities, BlackRock

  • "Carissa was invaluable in my development and outlook on life. She gives you an environment where you feel comfortable with the uncomfortable."

    — Phil Broad, Vice President, Alghanim Industries

  • "For over a decade Carissa has designed and delivered our leadership development programmes and worked with the senior team to create a culture of shared leadership. Carissa is just an outstanding coach and expert in the human condition."

    — Brady Rafuse, former CEO, euNetworks

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

    — Barbara Reno, former CEO, The Conference Board Europe