Clarity + Confidence =
The Capacity to SHIFT & shape what's comes next
Welcome to Make Shift Happen International
A Trusted Partner in Navigating and Leading the People Side of Change.
Hey there,
If you’re here, we probably have more in common than you realize.
Your title might be Founder, CEO or Executive Director.
Board member.
Foundation officer.
Or maybe you’re a part of a leadership team, coalition or community initiative?
Bottom line, you’re a leader; doing something that matters in this world.
Something that carries real responsibility.
Something you’ve been proud of.
But something is shifting.
Things are working… but not the way they used to or the way they could.
Progress feels heavier than it should.
Decisions take longer.
Execution gets stalled.
Something’s off—even if it hasn’t been fully named yet.
Or maybe you’re stepping into something new—and you want to get it right from the start.
I've been there and I've seen this from every side.
I’ve been the CEO. The interim leader. The founder. And the advisor called when things get complicated.
I’ve led organizations through
growth,
transition,
and uncertainty
I’ve seen organizations with strong missions struggle because leadership wasn’t aligned.
I’ve seen teams full of talent stuck in patterns they couldn’t see.
And I’ve seen how quickly progress accelerates when clarity and confidence return.
That’s Why
Make Shift Happen® International
Exists
Make Shift Happen® International helps leaders close the gap between their vision, stated values and lived reality—especially during times of transition—so they can shift and shape what comes next with confidence.
If you knew me under a previous name, welcome back.
After the pandemic, shifts in my own life and leadership prompted a sabbatical and business realignment.
It’s true—the “Shift Queen” herself experienced divorce, downsizing, and disruption. And honestly, that’s part of what keeps me relevant. I don’t coach, facilitate or consult from a theoretical place. I’ve applied the Make Shift Happen methodology to my own life and business and lived to teach about it!
Now, I serve the world with a new name, but my purpose—and its impact—remain the same.
Don't Just move.
shift
.
WHEN LEADERS REACH OUT
Most of my work comes through word of mouth.
Because what I do doesn’t always fall under the usual categories of mission-centered consulting: strategic planning, fund development and annual board training or even traditional life or leadership coaching.
Those are important.
And in many cases, they’re necessary.
But they’re also commonplace.
The real challenge is what happens in the moments that don’t fit neatly into any one box.
When something feels off—but it’s hard to name.
When progress has slowed—but no one can quite explain why.
When leadership is carrying more than it should or not carrying enough—and there’s no clear path forward.
My work is most beneficial when leaders are overwhelmed, in transition or seeking partnership for something new. When life shifts you in ways that are hard to come back from or leadership does more harm than good.
I’m a trusted partner known for saying the quiet parts out loud. I understand how complex life in leadership can be, so let’s just talk.
how we work
Every engagement is designed around the shift you’re navigating.
Not Leading an Organization—But Navigating a Shift of Your Own?
Not all transitions happen at work.
Some of the most meaningful shifts in my life—and in the lives of the women I work with—happen quietly. In relationships. In identity. In purpose. In the question of what’s next.
In addition to my work with organizations, I also coach women one-on-one who are navigating personal transitions and ready for something different—even if they can’t fully name it yet.
WHY LEADERS CHOOSE MSHI
Because leadership requires more than a title— and real change takes more than a framework.
Most consulting focuses on the strategy.
But when the same challenges keep showing up, the issue usually isn’t just the plan—it’s the patterns underneath it.
And when you’re inside it every day, it’s hard to see clearly.
That’s what makes me different.
I don’t just look at the plan—I look at how it’s actually playing out.
The patterns.
The decisions.
The dynamics that shape what happens next.
I’m looking at both the picture and the frame— and helping you shift what’s needed so things can move forward.
Because when leaders have clarity—about what’s really happening and what matters most— they can make better decisions.
And when they have confidence—in themselves, in each other, and in the path forward— they can actually act on those decisions.
That’s where capacity comes from.
Clarity + Confidence =
The Capacity to shift & shape what comes next
Marissa Q. Coleman Moore, MSW
Oh Hi! I’m Marissa Q. Coleman Moore, trusted leadership advisor, organizational shift strategist and founder of Make Shift Happen® International.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported organizations through complex change, leadership transitions, and moments that don’t fit neatly into a consulting box—working with more than 100 organizations across the U.S. and abroad and developing more than 10,000 leaders along the way.
I also speak nationally on leadership, alignment, and navigating change—helping leaders move forward without losing themselves or their mission in the process.
Thanks for stopping by our site. If you have a Life, Leadership or Organizational Shift in mind, let’s talk!
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