Professional Profile:

Mary Fifield is a former managing director with more than 20 years of leadership experience in global financial services and asset management. With a career spanning corporate communications, investor relations, strategic planning, and team leadership, Mary is known for her ability to simplify complexity, create alignment, and enhance organizational effectiveness. She brings a warm, pragmatic, and results‑oriented style that helps leaders drive meaningful business outcomes. Her background leading large-scale initiatives, including acquisitions, business unit integrations, and enterprise communications, gives her a grounded perspective on the realities executives face as they grow into enterprise‑level roles.

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Coaches senior executives and emerging leaders through role expansion, strategic transitions, and enterprise‑level challenges
• Strengthens executive presence, communication, and strategic influence
• Supports leaders navigating organizational change and integration
• Builds high‑performing, engaged teams through clarity, alignment, and accountability
• Helps leaders operationalize vision into actionable strategies

Education and Credentials:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation (ICF)
• M.B.A., Marketing & Finance, DePaul University
• B.S., Marketing, Indiana University
• Certification: Hogan

Coaching Approach:

Mary believes a continual learning mindset empowers leaders to reach their full potential. She creates a safe, reflective space that encourages curiosity, clarity, and intentional action. Her approach blends insight with practical execution, helping leaders turn awareness into behaviors that build confidence, resilience, and long‑term impact.