Marla Skibbins is a Master Certified Coach, a top designation as the highest-level credential awarded by International Coaching Federation (ICF). She also previously founded Level Up EQ and has been training and providing executive coaching to senior executives including in top-tier private equity firms.

In her executive coaching work, Marla has coached in a diverse range of industries, such as manufacturing, finance, biotech, technology, cybersecurity, education, consulting, and more. Sample clients also include Cardlytics, 23andMe, Box, Cisco, Garden and Pet, Axcel Learning, eBay, and Howard Hughes.

Marla is a passionate advocate for leaders taking their leadership to the next level. She asserts that business excellence and subject matter expertise are what get leaders to the table, and that emotional and team intelligence will be what defines them as inspirational, innovative, and impactful. Marla is a blend of tough love that challenges individuals to up their game and be evermore effective as leaders.