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Marissa Makinson-Hall

Coaching in English

750+ hours of coaching experience

Leadership Coach · Executive Coach · Team Coach · Career Coach

London

United Kingdom

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About me

Leadership Coach - London



I work globally as an Executive Coach with a deep passion for helping clients elevate their leadership skills, to become leaders their teams are excited to work with.

I focus on raising clients' self-awareness to enable them to understand their impact on others, empowering them to make conscious behavioural choices. This approach enables them to adapt their style, to become stronger, more motivational, and effective leaders.

I use a range of psychometric and 360-degree tools as a platform for exploration and discussion. My coaching style focuses on building strong working relationships, taking the time to understand clients' values and motivations, and working collaboratively to establish trust by providing psychological safety. I create an environment of curiosity, discovery and reflection, whilst establishing accountability to enable professional insights that lead to clear action plans.

Coaching with me helps clients tap into their strengths, make conscious choices in their behaviour, and find clarity and motivation for change.

Having worked overseas in Tokyo, Sydney, and New York, I bring a global perspective to all I do, and have gained an appreciation and understanding of cultural learning preferences. I have a reputation for being fun to work with, supportive, and helping clients find practical developmental solutions to unlock their full potential.

I have extensive experience in the professional services industry, coaching managers through to partners, both one-to-one, and in group coaching cohorts. My experience in Leadership Development spans 20+ years.

Prior to this I was a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor in a client-facing role at a Big 4 professional services firm. This background helps me understand busy professionals' complexities and challenges, allowing me to dig deep during coaching conversations.

Examples of coaching experience:
• C-suite partners in professional services (Japan)
• Directors in professional services readiness for partner promotion (Middle East)
• Directors and Senior Managers in professional services as part of a leadership development journey (Switzerland)
• Group coaching for Managers through to Executives in the Consumer Business industry to support career development conversations (UK)
• Managers in professional services as part of a development assessment (Greece)
• Individual clients on career moves (UK)

Feel free to contact me to explore how I can support you.
Credentials
Professional body membership

International Coach Federation

Level of membership/accreditation

ICF - Professional Certified Coach

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching • Professional Certified Coach accredited with ICF (PCC ICF)• Barefoot Business & Personal Coaching accreditation• Insights Accredited• Hogan Accredited• Lumina Spark Psychometric Accredited• Lumina Leader Psychometric Accredited• Leadership Circle Accredited• EQi Accredited & EQi 360 Accredited• Myers Briggs Type Indicator - Step one and step two • Deloitte Business Chemistry Accredited

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Working with Marissa has been an exceptional experience. From the beginning, we established a strong and natural rapport, which made each session both productive and engaging. I consistently appreciated how our discussions, regardless of the paths they took, always returned naturally to the core idea we began with. This thoughtful structure not only provided clarity but also reinforced the insight and purpose behind each conversation. Every session concluded with a clear sense of direction and meaningful next steps, leaving me more focused and confident in my career decisions. I highly value Marissa’a professional guidance and would strongly recommend their coaching to anyone seeking structured, insightful support. S.K. Global Lending Support.

23/03/2026

I've really benefited from Marissa's coaching sessions. I find trying to always keep on top of hectic personal and professional aspects of life challenging, especially as I have moved into more senior roles. Marissa helped me clarify my thinking and priorities through her personable and genuinely caring approach, and I recommend her highly. A. M. Greencore Group.

26/01/2026

Marissa’s executive coaching was a transformative experience. Her sessions helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, pinpointing what was holding me back and unlocking my true potential. She fostered a safe, open environment where I could be myself and engage in honest, meaningful conversations. The structured approach kept me focused, and the way everything came together in the final sessions was a true highlight. I particularly found the sessions on “taking a step back and reflecting on the fast-paced work life” very useful and instructive. Overall, it was a fantastic opportunity to grow and unlock my potential. I highly recommend Marissa’s coaching to anyone seeking real, impactful change. R.M. Director.

21/07/2025

I had the pleasure of working for more than 6 months with Marissa Makinson-Hall in my development journey as a Head of Marketing within an international firm. Marissa’s unique approach to development coaching was truly refreshing. Unlike some other traditional coaches, she brings an authentic and genuine presence to each session, listening carefully, using pragmatic language, making every interaction feel personalised and impactful. She helped me tackle some of the blockers that I had pinpointed for a long time, uncover deeper insights into professional but also personal growth. I highly recommend Marissa for anyone seeking a coach who values authenticity and offers a transformative experience. Head of Marketing.

26/07/2024
Specialist areas
Career Direction Cross Cultural Delegation Emotional Intelligence Leadership Mentor for Leaders Personal Impact Resilience Team Coaching Time Management
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