Unleashing Hidden Potential: The Power of Executive Coaching featuring Marissa Fernandez an Executive Coach, Performance Strategist, Advisor and Consultant
- Unleashing Hidden Potential: The Power of Executive Coaching featuring Marissa Fernandez an Executive Coach, Performance Strategist, Advisor and Consultant Beefy Marketing/Small Business Origins 51:27
In this episode of Small Business Origins we speak with Marissa Fernandez, founder of Marissa Fernandez LLC, an executive coaching company. Tune in as we discuss Marissa’s journey from climbing the corporate ladder to starting her own business, how coaching can help both individuals and companies perform better, and mindset shifts around Money and confidence that are critical for entrepreneurial success.
Main Discussion Points:
– Marissa didn’t initially consider entrepreneurship. She followed a traditional corporate path inspired by her parents’ careers (timestamp 00:09:44).
– Getting laid off from her CMO position during the pandemic, though difficult, prompted Marissa to reflect and realize where her true passions and talents lie – in developing teams and talent (00:15:51).
– Marissa suggests giving yourself a timeline (she gave herself 6 months) when trying out entrepreneurship, so it feels less daunting (00:17:29).
– Pricing coaching services higher actually helps attract more committed clients (00:30:20).
– Coaching is most useful for ambitious, high-performing people who want to reach their full potential (00:35:53).
– Examining money mindset and beliefs around stability and earning potential is key for entrepreneurs (00:41:53).
Guest Bio:
Marissa Fernandez is the founder of Marissa Fernandez LLC, an executive coaching firm. She has over 15 years of marketing leadership experience at major companies like Procter & Gamble, the NFL, and others.
Tweetables:
“If somebody reacts and says, that’s a lot of money, when I say whatever the price is, I don’t try to talk them out of that thought. It is a lot of money. And my clients who are ready to make that investment in themselves then show up to each coaching session, ready to grow, unafraid to look at their blind spots…” (00:30:43)
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