NOTICE SOONER, RECOVER FASTER™
Established in 2013 Ripp Leadership LLC provides leadership coaching and leadership facilitation nationally and internationally focusing on client empowerment. All the work Ripp Leadership does is founded in the neurosciences and understanding that we we are emotional beings who sometimes think! Ripp Leadership’s mantra is ‘Notice Sooner, Recover Faster™’. Topic areas for coaching and facilitation include Dare to Lead and The Daring Way, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Resilience, The Five Behaviors® of a Cohesive Team, DiSC®, Enneagram, trust, leadership, time management, and beyond.
Mara B. Vernon, founder, President, and Possibility Illuminator of Ripp Leadership LLC is a certified leadership coach, facilitator, and consultant who has spent more than 25 years in leadership and development capacities. Mara was joined by Kristie Vernon, Vice President and Possibility Illuminator in 2023. Kristie has spent over 20 years in human resources and people development roles. Ripp Leadership LLC embodies Mara’s life purpose, to radiantly illuminate passionate possibilities so that clients live empowered, creating ripples in the world.
Ripp Leadership proudly operates nearly exclusively on a referral basis. Ripp works across a myriad of landscapes from non-profits to corporations to individuals to city, county, state and Federal governments.
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What People Are Saying
“Mara and her team at Ripp Leadership are incredible. I've worked with Mara at two organizations in different capacities. One in which she was designing a curriculum for frontline career coaching professionals at nonprofits, community colleges, and public workforce centers. Most recently, I've hired her to provide 1:1 coaching to the leadership team of the Office of the Future of Work. Mara approaches each coaching relationship with professionalism, kindness, and an expertise that allows her to truly connect with each individual, hold them accountable, and support them to reach their goals. Her coaching has resulted in significant, tangible growth in each team member's self awareness, communication skills, and emotional intelligence that have made a big difference in our team's culture. Her curriculum for frontline career coaches resulted in transformative change for the 70+ coaches that she and her team worked with. I can't recommend Mara and Ripp Leadership highly enough.”
— Katherine Keegan
Director of the Office of Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
“I am thrilled to provide my highest recommendation for Mara! I have worked with her for the past 7 years, and her impact has been truly transformational. Through insightful guidance and a deep understanding of both professional and personal dynamics, she has facilitated profound growth. Her ability to challenge my perspectives while offering unwavering support has led to tangible improvements in my leadership, communication, and decision-making. With her expertise, I have experienced a remarkable transformation that has extended beyond the professional realm. Mara is more than an executive coach; she is a catalyst for positive change and an invaluable asset to anyone seeking to achieve their fullest potential.”
— Courtney Beal
Global Security Sales Leader
“Mara is a phenomenal Leadership Coach and person. With exceptional communication and coaching skills, Mara supports and challenges clients and colleagues to grow personally and professionally while increasing self awareness and advancing their careers. Through self development, expansion of emotional intelligence, and career development best practices, Mara offers individuals and groups transformative opportunities for mindful reflection, actionable goal development, genuine connection, and success strategies. Mara has been one of the most influential people in my life and career and those fortunate enough to work with her and ripp leadership will benefit profoundly. Hire her and her team and you and your team will be more collaborative, intentional, and empowered. The world is a more compassionate and connected place because of all Mara contributes to her communities, colleagues, and clients.”
— Becca Kronenbitter
Business Owner & Career Coach