About
Me
I’m Merrisha - an accredited Coach, Mentor, and former NHS Leader - passionate about helping people from all walks of life lead with confidence, calm, and authenticity.
After more than two decades working across the NHS and public sector, I’ve seen first-hand how much brilliance exists within people who are often overlooked, underestimated, or unheard.
My mission is simple:
To make leadership development accessible, inclusive, and empowering — especially for those from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds.
My Journey From Potential to Momentum™
Like many of the leaders I now support, I have experienced moments of challenge, uncertainty and growth throughout my career.
From starting my NHS career in administrative roles to progressing into senior leadership positions, I learned that leadership is not about having all the answers.
It is about developing self-awareness, building confidence, taking courageous action, forming meaningful connections and continuing to grow.
Those experiences became the foundation of the Momentum™ Leadership Cycle.
My Mission
To make leadership development accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people from marginalised and underrepresented backgrounds — helping them to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion in spaces where they’ve historically been overlooked.
My Vision
A world where leadership reflects the diversity, compassion, and brilliance of the people it serves.
Where those who’ve felt overlooked are supported to rise, and workplaces become spaces of belonging, empowerment, and authentic leadership.
My Values
Empowerment – Helping people unlock their potential and lead with confidence.
Inclusion – Creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Simplicity – Cutting through complexity to focus on what really matters.
Quality – Delivering work that makes a genuine, lasting impact.
Kindness – Leading and coaching with warmth, compassion, and respect.
The Thinking Behind Momentum™
After more than twenty years working across leadership, coaching and organisational development, I noticed the same pattern repeatedly.
The leaders who achieved sustainable success were not necessarily the loudest or most naturally confident.
They understood themselves.
They believed in their capability.
They acted with courage.
They invested in relationships.
And they continued growing.
The Momentum™ Leadership Cycle was created to support that ongoing journey.
Organisations:
For Organisations: Build Inclusive Cultures That Last
If your teams are passionate but tired, diverse but disconnected, or struggling to adapt through change — I can help.
I partner with organisations across the NHS, public, and not-for-profit sectors to:
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Develop compassionate, courageous leadership at every level
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Build psychological safety and trust within teams
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Support underrepresented staff to progress into leadership roles
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Deliver practical, coaching-based frameworks for culture change
Services include:
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Leadership development programmes
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Coaching and mentoring for emerging leaders
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Inclusion, influence, and impact workshops
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Consultancy on culture, engagement, and wellbeing
“When people feel seen, supported, and safe — performance follows naturally.”
For individuals:
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:
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Clarify their leadership vision
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Build confidence and calm under pressure
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Navigate bias, barriers, and burnout
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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.”
Qualifications
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MBTI Step II
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DISC
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NHS 360
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NLP Practitioner
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Time Line Therapy Practitioner
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Certificate in Hypnotherapy
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MSc in Psychology
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BA(Hons) Law and International Studies
Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (one of less than 2,000 in the UK)