Marissa Brassfield

Marissa Brassfield

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Trusted advisor, simplifier, and loving catalyst of your biggest and best initiatives. Discovering how to stretch time, maximize ease, and optimize work-life alignment.

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Handling Overdue Client Deliverables: Best Practices

Delivering on time is crucial in client services. Yet, despite our best intentions, deliverables sometimes fall behind schedule, putting client relationships and project success at risk. I've worked with countless teams struggling with overdue deliverables. Some avoid the issue, hoping the client won't notice. Others scramble...

How to Politely Escalate an Issue in the Workplace

In every professional setting, there comes a time when issues need to be escalated. Yet many hesitate, fearing they'll be seen as troublemakers or unable to handle problems independently. I've coached executives who agonize over when and how to elevate concerns. Some worry about damaging relationships,...

Effective Communication Strategies for Remote Teams: Practical Solutions

Mastering remote communication isn't just a nice-to-have skill – it's essential for business success. Yet many teams struggle with time zone differences, work-life alignment, and maintaining connection across screens. I've worked with global teams spanning continents and cultures, and I've seen firsthand how...

Following Up Without Sounding Pushy: A Tactical Guide

In today's hyper-connected work environment, the ability to follow up effectively is a critical skill. Yet many professionals struggle with this. They fear they'll come across as overbearing or might possibly damage workplace relationships. I've coached countless executives and team leaders who hesitate to...

The 15-Minute Reset: How to Leverage Micro-Breaks

It's 3:45 PM. Your high-stakes client call just wrapped up. What's your next move? For years, my answer was simple: dive headfirst into the next task, riding the adrenaline wave of productivity. It felt good, efficient, necessary. But was it really? Today, my post-call ritual...

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