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Hi, I’m Marisa Liao

With over 13 years in Talent Acquisition, I’ve helped fast-growing companies scale by building high-performing recruitment teams. Along the way, I discovered my passion: empowering individuals to rise to their peak potential by navigating challenges, unlocking opportunities, and building fulfilling careers.

As an MBA graduate in International Business, I blend business insights with proven coaching techniques to drive lasting change. Witnessing so many talented people feeling stuck or disconnected from their work, I created Elevance—a platform dedicated to guiding professionals toward clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.

Whether you’re landing your dream job, excelling in a current role, or navigating leadership transitions, I specialize in career transitions and leadership coaching to help you achieve milestones and build a career that reflects your peak excellence.

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Take your career to the next level with insider tips and expert insights from a professional recruiter and talent leader.

  • with 13+ years of experience guiding professionals toward fulfilling career opportunities.

  • across multiple sectors to secure roles aligned with their goals and aspirations

  • sharing insights on career strategy, personal branding, and professional growth

  • building high-performing teams of individual contributors and people leaders across hyper-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies.

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  • ICF Associate Certified Coach

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming certification from The Worldwide Institutes of NLP.

    Certified Coach in NLP

  • Professional Speaker + Content Creator

  • #IamRemarkable Facilitator

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  • Certificate from The Worldwide Institutes of Neuro-Linguistic Programming awarded to Marisa Liao as a Certified Psychotherapist in Neuro Linguistic Programming, dated December 10, 2024, with signatures from Laureli Blyth and Dr. Heidi Heron.

    Certified Psychotherapist in NLP

  • ICF Member

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Companies my clients represent

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