Core Services
Every engagement with Make Shift Happen® International is grounded in the same goal:
To help leaders move forward with clarity, alignment, and the confidence to lead through change.
What
shift
are you seeking?
We have solutions for:
Life Shifts for Women
Navigating Change with Clarity, Confidence & Direction
Life transitions don’t just change circumstances—they reshape identity, priorities, and what comes next.
We assess where you are, what’s shifting, and what’s needed next using a combination of:
- Guided reflection and structured inquiry
- Values, identity, and decision-making frameworks
- One-on-one coaching conversations
- Practical planning and accountability support
This work brings clarity to what feels uncertain, surfaces patterns that may be holding you back, and creates a clear path forward—so change becomes something you actively shape, not just react to.
- Best fit when:
- You are navigating a major life or identity transition and need clarity on what comes next
- You feel stuck, in-between, or uncertain and want grounded, thoughtful support
- You are working through relationship or partnership decisions or challenges
- You are ready to reinvent, rebuild, or start something new—personally or professionally
- You want structure, accountability, and momentum to move from insight into action
Leadership Shifts
Navigating Transition with Clarity & Stability
Leadership transitions are defining moments. This work brings structure, insight, and steady guidance to help organizations move through change with confidence.
We assess leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational alignment using a combination of:
- Leadership assessments (DiSC®, 360s, and similar tools)
- Qualitative stakeholder interviews
- Team observation
- Culture and communication analysis
This work surfaces the patterns, gaps, and points of friction that impact decision-making, trust, and execution. From there, we provide clear recommendations and hands-on support to stabilize leadership, strengthen alignment, and ensure continuity through transition.
- Best fit when:
- An organization is preparing for or actively navigating a CEO or executive transition
- Leadership teams are misaligned, experiencing tension, or struggling to move forward
- There is a gap in leadership capacity requiring interim or advisory support
- Boards of Directors need structured guidance during periods of leadership change or conflict
- Founders or executives are stepping into a new phase and need support evolving their role
Organizational Shifts
Turning Change into Clear, Aligned Action
Change is constant—but clarity is not. Whether starting something new, resetting direction, or navigating complexity, organizations need more than ideas.
We assess organizational health, alignment, and readiness for change using a combination of:
- Leadership and team assessments
- Organizational diagnostics and readiness evaluations
- Qualitative interviews and listening sessions
- Culture, values, and communication analysis
This work reveals where alignment is breaking down, where energy is being lost, and what’s needed to move forward effectively. From there, we design and support clear strategies, practical plans, and sustained implementation—ensuring change is not just defined, but realized.
- Best fit when:
- An organization is experiencing confusion, misalignment, or stalled progress
- A team is preparing to launch, restart, or significantly shift an initiative
- Leaders need clarity before making strategic or operational decisions
- Multiple stakeholders (teams, partners, or coalitions) must align around a shared direction
- An organization is navigating sustained change and needs ongoing support to maintain momentum and accountability
Strategic Clarity & Organizational Alignment
When direction exists—but alignment does not.
We help leaders clarify priorities and align leadership, structure, and day-to-day operations to support execution.
This includes:
- Strategic direction refinement
- Leadership alignment sessions
- Organizational design and role clarity
- Decision-making structures
- Best fit when:
- Strategy isn’t translating into execution
- Leadership teams are not aligned
- Growth or change has created confusion
Here are the primary ways we partner with leaders and organizations:
Leadership Retreats, Cohorts & Facilitation
When leaders need space to think, align, and grow.
We design and facilitate experiences that support:
- Leadership development
- Team alignment
- Peer learning
- Courageous conversation
This includes retreats, leadership cohorts, and custom facilitation.
- Best fit when:
- Teams need to reset, realign, or reconnect
- Organizations are investing in leadership development
- You need a skilled facilitator for high-stakes conversations
Fractional & Transitional Leadership (Staffing)
When leadership capacity is needed—not just advice.
We step into roles such as:
- Interim Executive Director
- Fractional COO
- Chief of Staff
- Strategic advisor to leadership
Providing hands-on leadership during transitions, growth phases, or complex initiatives.
- Best fit when:
- Strategy isn’t translating into execution
- Leadership teams are not aligned
- Growth or change has created confusion
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A Project Alignment Call to assess fit, clarify goals, and determine next steps.
Support
for the Leader Within
While Marissa’s work is often centered in organizations, her practice has always included supporting women through deeply personal transitions.
These are often leaders in their own right—holding significant responsibility in their work, families, and communities—while quietly navigating questions about identity, relationships, purpose, or what’s next.
Through her private coaching work, Marissa helps clients gain clarity on what’s shifting, rebuild confidence in their own voice, and move forward with intention.
Grounded in the same principles that guide her organizational work, this offering creates space for honest reflection, aligned decision-making, and meaningful change.