honored to have worked with these leaders

Here’s What They Say

Executive Coaching

FORTUNE 500

SVP | Investor Relations, Treasury – Fortune 100 Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen)

Marie-Jeanne helped me identify and improve as a senior leader, particularly in my approach to communicating and in strengthening relationships with my critical stakeholders. Having her conduct live 360 feedback interviews with key stakeholders was exceptionally helpful in understanding how others actually perceive me vs. how I think they do. I feel my coaching engagement with her helped contribute to my promotion into an expanded SVP role

Global VP | SAP – Fortune 100 – Juergen Lindner

Working with Marie-Jeanne has had a profound impact on my performance. With corporate and business environments changing at a dramatic pace, it is critical to really know yourself as a leader and dig deep for continued excellence.

CTO | Sr Data Scientist | SymphonyAI Sensa | Series C Tech | LinkedIn – Fortune 500 – Jennifer Kloke

Marie-Jeanne was a critical advisor and sounding board as I transitioned from a CTO role at a growing AI company to a senior role in a large tech company. She helped me vet offers, provided a framework and supported me through the emotional side that is inherent in any transition. 

CEO | Founder | e2y, NTT – Fortune 500 company – Laurent Christen

It’s invaluable to have a trusted – and completely neutral – thought partner.  Marie-Jeanne helped me explore "what’s next, what's my 10-year plan?  And as a successful founder in Europe, I found very illuminating what she has learned from her years of experience as an executive and coaching founders and C-suite leaders in the fast-scaling startups and unicorns of Silicon Valley.

SVP Global Brand Marketing | Konica Minolta Business Solutions – Fortune 1000 – Kay du Fernandez

My work with Marie-Jeanne helped me up-level my executive presence and other leadership skills to engage and retain team members in a tough market.  A key – and invaluable – part of Marie-Jeanne's process is her strategic and thoughtful approach to selecting key stakeholders for 360 interviews, and then conducting those interviews herself. Not only did I get important feedback that I might not have heard if I had asked myself, but the process also helped me strengthen these critical relationships. 

VP Product Management | AI Ops Enterprise Networking  – Fortune 500

Having dedicated time with my coach was invaluable as it forced me to focus not only on the “what” of my job, but also the “how.” Marie-Jeanne’s coaching methodology and style were a great match for me – direct, strategic and challenging, yet also empathetic – matching the styles I adopt working with my colleagues as a women in tech. I’m an assertive and fast-moving leader and with Marie-Jeanne’s coaching I became more aware of how I can further enhance my leadership style – balancing patience with urgency and listening more before sharing my vision. I also internalized how critical it is to bring others along, and to delegate to the team to further enable their growth and learning. Marie-Jeanne assisted me in achieving career growth to the next level. She started by conducting 360 interviews with many of my key stakeholders. This in-depth and genuine feedback was instrumental in helping me understand what I need to do differently, which in turn, has built stronger allies and a broader network across the company.

Senior IT Executive | Cisco | Dropbox – Fortune 500 – Ray Jackson 

Marie-Jeanne was key in helping me quickly and successfully onboard in an all-virtual environment during Covid, and as one of the few Black engineering leaders. I appreciated the perspectives she brought from having coached 100s of leaders in high-stakes, high stress environments, as well as her having been an executive herself. With her skilled guidance, I increased trust, engagement and impact in my team and across the organization, and was able to operate at a higher altitude.

Nat’l VP Sales | OptiFreight® Logistics Cardinal Health – Fortune 500 – Ryan Cox

Despite leading highly successful sales teams, I recognized the need to enhance my executive presence to pursue more prominent roles within my organization. Partnering with Marie-Jeanne proved invaluable. She guided me in refining my approach, allowing me to showcase my strengths authentically while gaining the visibility and recognition necessary for advancement. Our collaboration undoubtedly contributed to my subsequent promotion.

Co-Head of Global Execution Strategy – Fortune 500 – Financial Investment Firm

Marie-Jeanne’s coaching helped me step into a global leadership role – with success.  Our work focused on delegation so I could scale as a leader, as well as ways to influence across a broader set of stakeholders. We also worked on taking my executive presence  to the next level. I learned how to balance authority with approachability. This has allowed me to not only be more effective in a board room, but it’s also been very important with my team. Marie-Jeanne’s help delving into details and asking probing questions led us to a formalized development plan that will be paying off for years to come.   

Clinical Director Clinical Supply Chain Management | Gilead Pharmaceuticals – Fortune 500  –  Karen Paese

I’ve received feedback from managers and peers that in key meetings and presentations I am now more impactful. Marie-Jeanne helped me learn to slow down, clarify and be more concise. I’ve also improved in giving direct feedback. Marie-Jeanne coaching was invaluable in upleveling my executive communication. She is inspiring and meets me where I am, opening up new ways to look at things in a non-judgemental way.

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CEO | CSO Founder | Stairwell | Chronicle (Google X) | Cybersecurity – Series B – Fortune 100 – Mike Wiacek

As a cofounder with a pure technical background, I found it extremely valuable to have dedicated coaching time to reflect on how I communicate and show up. I now manage myself well in critical interactions and meetings. Marie-Jeanne’s coaching helped speed up our entire team’s execution – and became a transformative moment in my professional career. Read more here about Mike's thoughts on building a company, leadership and coaching.

Global Head | Board Member | Expansion Incubation APAC | Saas FinTech | Stripe – Krishnan Rajagopalan

I'm often subconsciously exploring ideas, connections, new approaches etc. at work. Setting aside time to work with Marie-Jeanne, however, has allowed me to bring this critical process to the surface. She has help me come up with perspectives and counter-intuitive solutions that have moved me and my teams past extremely challenging technical and business blocks. Marie-Jeanne's approach keeps me honest, helps me set aside logic, and is the rare place where I know I can explore any subject. I highly recommend Marie-Jeanne as a leadership coach.

COO | Co-Founder | Series-B Health Tech

Being a better executive requires diving deep – and deep dives, in turn, require dedicated time and space. Marie-Jeanne’s skilled coaching, including her use of the Enneagram assessment tool, not only ensured I took this time, but also pushed me to uncover blindspots. Our startup continues to scale fast. As a cofounder I need to do the same. It’s now clear to me that how I show up – my presence – matters as much as my expertise. I’m seeing the results in better executive meetings, and in tackling the critical but not always easy conversations that inevitably arise on any leadership team, including those with my cofounder. 

CEO | Co-Founder | WeLoveBuzz | Social Media – Driss Slaoui

Coaching is powerful. Building a startup is typically hard and staying sane while doing it is the hardest part.  I started executive coaching 8 mos. ago and it was definitely one of the best decisions I made. Marie-Jeanne helped me become a better leader and face the unprecedented growth we achieved, but it goes beyond that. She helped me understand the basic, yet most important, things I needed to do under stress, including ways to regenerate and focus via mindfulness practices. We are the largest social media company in the English/ French/ Arabic world. Marie-Jeanne’s experience as an executive herself in Silicon Valley offered me new perspectives .

VP People | Webflow | Series C Tech – Heather Doshay

Having been on fast-growth executive teams herself in Silicon Valley, Marie-Jeanne was able to be an indispensable and trusted thought partner for me on many of the most challenging and sensitive issues I face as our company moves into hyper growth with a fully remote workforce. And on the personal side, Marie-Jeanne's expertise working with the enneagram assessment tool provided me with life-changing insights.

SVP Marketing | Checkr | Series E Tech  – Prachi Gore

Working with Marie-Jeanne has helped me understand how critical it is for a leader to communicate in ways that are clear, strategic and compelling– not only to customers, but to all my internal stakeholders. She conducted 360 interviews with my key stakeholders. You rarely get this kind of real feedback and it was a game changer. I've upped my skill in terms of how I show up as a leader, aka my executive presence, which in turn allows me to influence at all levels across our organization. 

VP Operations | Shogun  | Series C ecommerce) | VP Operations, Typeform – Rachael Harnish 

When I started working with Marie-Jeanne, I was a brand new executive trying to find my voice. Through my work with her,  I have developed a level of confidence and executive presence that now feels natural and effortless.  It was particularly helpful to have Marie-Jeanne as a neutral sounding board as I worked through the natural challenges that come with being an executive leader at any company. 

VP Operations | Series-D Sharing Economy

Marie-Jeanne's coaching helped me smooth out my rough edges and improve my skills at influencing and collaborating with the executive team. The results have been positive not only for my career as I moved into a VP role, but also for the entire team and business. 

CTO | Beckett Collectibles | Private Equity – Nachiket Dali

I have hired Marie-Jeanne several times as I onboarded into a new Csuite roles and then later to ensure I stayed committed to improvement on any blindspots. She has repeatedly been able to help me improve in my communication skills, my ability to influence across the organization at a high level and to ‘stay out of the weeds.’

VP Finance, Controller | American Clean Power Association – Analia Castelo

Coaching with Marie-Jeanne created a very productive way for me to learn more about myself as a leader, to process what was taking place in my organization and to think differently. It forced me to make the time to stop, which leaders rarely do.  It gave me honest feedback that is often hard to get. Marie-Jeanne helped me uncover my blind spots and then challenge myself. Her approach is direct and low on BS but at the same time kind. She conducted a very thorough 360 interview process to help me understand how my key stakeholders perceived me, and she provided insightful reading materials and videos that complemented what I was learning. Marie-Jeanne is extremely professional, intelligent and a very experienced executive. As a finance professional, I wanted a coach who really understood business. She does and I highly recommend her.

CEO | Chairman | Founder | Multiple Ventures – Chuck Wall

Every business leader needs perspective - especially when they are at a crossroads – both personally and professionally. With her unique combination of past journalism and business experience, she knows how to ask the right questions. I highly recommend her.

Executive Director | Global Consulting Search

Marie-Jeanne's coaching process helped me show up with a stronger balance of approachability and authority without losing my authenticity. This elevated my visibility and brand, and raised my performance to an even higher level for the organization. 

Executive Peer Groups

Chief of Staff | Uber – Fortune 500 – Mayrose Munar

Marie-Jeanne truly understands the personal and professional intensity leaders face in our fast-paced, tech-dominated society. Her deep knowledge of neuroscience and mindfulness translates into group facilitation that is not only transformational, but also practical.

COO | Co-founder | Health Tech Start-up

Marie-Jeanne Juilland brings unparalleled insight from her experience with top Silicon Valley leaders, offering an exceptional blend of knowledge and approachability. Her mastery as a group facilitator fosters genuine collaboration, empowering teams and peer groups to achieve trust and thought-partnership opportunities.”

CEO | President | Waypak – Nora Crivela

As a female executive, the power of a supportive peer group is immeasurable. A network provides a critical blend of camaraderie, insight, and encouragement that is vital for navigating the complexities of leadership. A knowledgeable facilitator, such as Marie-Jeanne at the helm, is so important for discussions to be more focused, productive, and transformative. Challenges are met with collective wisdom, and successes are amplified through your organization. 

Chair | Vistage Group – Joan Sills

You understand CEOs. This group of hard charging Vistage leaders really benefited. You knew just what they needed during a particularly intense day.

Cassie Doyle – CEO | Canadian Consul General SF

Marie-Jeanne's facilitation style is tailored, reflects strong mastery of her subject and is highly engaging. She was a huge help to me and my team in a time of transition.

I’m HONORED to have helped leaders at these – and many similar – organizations