Merrisha Gordon
Coaching & Consultancy

Empowering underrepresented leaders and the organisations that need them to thrive, influence, and lead with purpose.

Leadership should reflect the diversity of the world we live in.

We help values-driven people and organisations create spaces where difference is not just welcomed it’s celebrated.

Leadership & Life Coach

Trainer

Organisational Consultant

Mentor

Why I do this work?

I know what it feels like to be unseen, overlooked, or underestimated.

To be told to “fit in” when what’s really needed is for you to stand out.

My own journey from NHS administrator to Senior Leader and all the challenges I encountered has shown me how powerful it is when people from all backgrounds are given the opportunity to lead authentically.

That’s why I created Merrisha Gordon Coaching: to make leadership development accessible for everyone. Especially those from marginalised or underrepresented communities who’ve had to work twice as hard to be heard.

Because leadership doesn’t belong to a select few. It belongs to all of us.

For Organisations:
Build Inclusive Cultures That Last

If your teams are passionate but tired, diverse but disconnected, or struggling to adapt through change, we can help.

We partner with organisations across the NHS, public, and not-for-profit sectors to:

Develop compassionate, courageous leadership at every level
Build psychological safety and trust within teams
Support underrepresented staff to progress into leadership roles
Deliver practical, coaching-based frameworks for culture change

Services include:

Leadership development programmes
Coaching and mentoring for emerging leaders
Executive coaching
Inclusion, influence, and impact workshops
Consultancy on culture, engagement, and wellbeing

“When people feel seen, supported, and safe — performance follows naturally.”

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For Individuals:
Step Into the Leader You’re Meant to Be

If you’ve ever thought, “people like me don’t get to lead” you’re in the right place.

I help ambitious, values-led professionals (especially those from marginalised backgrounds) to:

Clarify their leadership vision
Build confidence and calm under pressure
Navigate bias, barriers, and burnout
Find their voice — and use it with influence

Through 1:1 coaching, group programmes, and leadership circles, you’ll learn to lead authentically without losing yourself in the process.

“You don’t need to become someone else to lead — you need to become more of who you already are.”

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About Merrisha

I’m an accredited Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), former NHS leader, and transformation specialist who’s spent over 20 years developing people and improving systems.
My work blends experience in leadership, psychology, and culture change with an unwavering belief that representation matters not just at the table, but in how we shape the table.
I’m trusted by NHS organisations, charities, and values-driven teams across the UK who want to lead with courage, compassion, and clarity

Certifications

Visual Facilitation
Accredited in Myers Briggs and DISC personality profiling
Trained in NHS 360 leadership framework
Accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner

Timeline Therapy Practitioner
Certificate in Hypnotherapy
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
MSc in Psychology
BA (Hons)

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Client Love

I was most impressed by her professionalism, her kind and compassionate approach, combined with her dedication for achieving the best outcomes for all. Most of all, what I appreciate about Merrisha is for being her, living authentically, always providing great insights, she is smart and a pleasure to be around. Thank you Merrisha.

Merrisha Gordon Coaching & Consultancy