CORPORATE OFFERINGS
Make leadership your company’s unfair advantage
You’ve promoted great people into MANAGEMENT roles.
You’ve got senior leaders juggling COMPLEXITY across functions.
You’ve got ambitious teams trying to do more with less.
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And now
They need real support—not just vague pep talks or one-off webinars that lead nowhere.
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At Leadrise Coaching, we help companies grow confident, strategic, and people-smart leaders who inspire trust, drive results, and elevate the performance of everyone around them.
Through practical trainings, executive coaching, and immersive leadership experiences, we make leadership development actionable, engaging, and aligned with your organization’s goals.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Who we serve
Founders and CEOs navigating growth, change, or transitions
Corporate leadership teams (Manager, Director, VP, C-Suite)
Organizations investing in leadership capacity
Companies that want leadership development grounded in real business challenges
Teams interested in understanding their strengths, blockers, and opportunities
Organizations that value playful and meaningful facilitation
What we don't offer
Off-the-shelf training programs that ignore your organization's context​
One size fits all programs that treat every team the same
Out of the box leadership solutions that prioritize theory over practice​
Generic facilitation without deep understanding of your business challenges
Surface level team building activities that create temporary engagement ​
Cookie cutter corporate training modules disconnected from real work
Ready to accelerate your leadership journey?
Merve was able to quickly design a comprehensive agenda that wove together a variety of leadership skills — and it was incredible to find someone who could not only explain the science behind SCARF but also make it immediately practical. The session was the perfect kickoff to our global leadership offsite: engaging, experiential, and rooted in real-world application. What stood out most was the stickiness — leaders kept referencing the frameworks afterwards, and many asked to bring the hands-on activities and SCARF principles back to their own teams. Participants walked away with sharper insight into what motivates individuals, how to read dynamics in the room, and how to make stronger decisions together. Merve's facilitation was exceptional — confident, empathetic, outcome-focused, and fun (the jazz hands are still being talked about!).
Kim K. , CEO and Chairman, The Opus Group
Las Vegas, Nevada
CORE WAYS WE WORK TOGETHER
Executive & Founder Advisory
For founders, CEOs, and senior leaders who need a thinking partner as complexity increases.
FOCUS AREAS OFTEN INCLUDE:
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Strategic and leadership decision-making
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Role evolution and leadership identity
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Navigating ambiguity, scale, and pressure
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Leading through change without burning people out
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Monthly advisory retainers
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Ongoing or fixed-term partnerships
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Confidential, high-trust relationship
This is often the longest-term and highest-impact way to work together.
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Leadership Team Advisory & Executive Coaching
For leadership teams who need alignment, clarity, and stronger leadership practices.
FOCUS AREAS OFTEN INCLUDE:
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Executive coaching for senior leaders
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Leadership team effectiveness and alignment
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Trust, accountability, and decision-making flow
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Cross-functional leadership dynamics
ENGAGEMENT MODEL:
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1:1 or Team Wide Coaching packages
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Ongoing or fixed-term contracts
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Confidential, high-trust relationship
Coaching is always grounded in the real business context, not abstract development goals.
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Experiential Leadership Development & Playful Learning
For organizations that want thoughtful leadership development that lasts.
ALL OFFERINGS ARE BESPOKE AND CAN INCLUDE:
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LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® strategy and leadership sessions
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Leadership Circle–informed reflection and development
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DISC, MBTI, and StrengthsFinder–based team insights
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Playful learning experiences that surface real leadership dynamics
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Experiential training that links insight to action
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Make thinking visible
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Surface hidden assumptions
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Strengthen trust and collaboration
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Create shared understanding and alignment
Playfulness is not just entertainment. It's a serious tool for learning, reflection, and leadership growth.
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Strategic Workshops & Leadership Offsites
For moments that require focus, reset, or alignment.
ALL OFFERINGS ARE BESPOKE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
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Annual / Quarterly Leadership Offsites
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Strategy and Decision-making Sessions
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Culture, Trust, and Accountability workshops
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Leadership Effectiveness and Team Dynamics Sessions
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Leadership Circle Sessions
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New Manager Onboarding Programs
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Aspiring Manager (IC to People Manager) Acceleration Programs
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DEI-informed Leadership Conversations using frameworks such as SCARF, I am Remarkable, Core Values Matrix,
We design every workshop around your team's specific challenges— whether as a standalone session or as part of broader leadership support
The impact of Merve's coaching work with our senior leadership team was visible within weeks. Communication became sharper. Ownership increased across the board. Decision-making accelerated. Projects moved faster, and direct-report feedback confirmed what we were seeing — real, measurable improvement in how our leaders showed up. Merve is pragmatic, no-fluff, and builds trust instantly.
I can't recommend her highly enough.
Jason C. CEO, The AA Underwriting Insurance Company
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
What It's Like to Work with Merve
I’ve led global teams at Google, coached hundreds of leaders around the world, and taught frameworks from INSEAD to high-growth startups.
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My programs and trainings are equal parts insight, strategy, and “a-ha moments.”
I bring big energy, sharp thinking, and a facilitation style that gets people talking, reflecting, and applying.
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Leadership doesn’t have to be dry.
Or vague.
We bring it down to earth, and we make it stick.
FAQ's
Do you only work with large organizations?
Not at all. We work with scaling startups, mid-size teams, and large enterprises alike. What matters most is that you’re ready to invest in your people.
Can we book you for a one-off workshop?
Yes. We do one-offs, series, and longer-term programs depending on your goals.
Do you deliver in-person or virtually?
Both. I’m based in Dublin, Ireland but regularly work with clients across Europe, the U.S., and beyond—on Zoom or travel onsite.
What is your coaching style?
My coach-sultant style is straightforward, action-oriented, and infused with a sense of humor. I believe in building a strong, trust-based relationship with my clients, which allows for open and honest communication. My approach is flexible and collaborative, adapting to your personal style and the demands of your situation to provide support where it's most needed.
What industries do you specialize in?
Tech, consulting, media and entertainment, healthcare, education, finance—and any organization where leadership really matters.
Do you offer follow-up coaching after trainings?
Yes. Many clients pair workshops with group or individual coaching for long-term impact.
Can we build a leadership development program from scratch with you?
Absolutely. We love being your thought partner. From mapping competencies to running pilots to full rollouts—we do it.
Do you work alone or bring in additional facilitators?
Merve is always the lead facilitator and content designer for every engagement. Depending on the size of the group, the budget available, and the needs of your organization, she draws on an extended network of trusted coaches, operations managers, and collaborators based across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This ensures you get both consistency in delivery and the capacity to scale when needed.
We had the pleasure of having Merve as our facilitator for the Managing Low Performers Training for our Band of Leaders.
She is a true professional and possesses remarkable charisma. It was a delight to have her in our leaders L&D program. Merve offered great insights and shared useful practices with the audience. Her ability to engage with the participants and deliver actionable strategies is truly exceptional.
I highly recommend her training for those who seek to have strong managers and leaders within their company!
Kamile L. HR Director, REIZ Tech
Vilnius, Lithuania
TRUSTED BY TOP ORGANIZATIONS
Merve delivered a standout session that was both deeply thoughtful and highly practical. She is excellent at connecting strategic leadership concepts with the real, day-to-day challenges people face inside a complex organization like Google. The room was fully engaged throughout — people were reflecting, questioning, and leaving with concrete actions they could immediately apply. Merve’s presence is calm, sharp, and credible, and her experience as a former corporate leader herself clearly shows in how well she understands our context.
Sharon D., Director, Google
New York, USA