Maria Wade

Biography

Maria Wade is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and writer with nearly two decades of executive leadership experience and over nine years dedicated to transformative coaching. She helps senior leaders grow beyond old paradigms, stepping into roles that require not just better performance, but greater presence, deeper purpose, and a broader perspective.
Maria created the Leadership Integrity Framework™, a holistic, human-centered approach that integrates identity, behavior, relationships, and systems thinking. Drawing from adult development theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and complexity science, her coaching focuses on executive presence, expanding mental complexity, and fostering sustainable growth. Her work empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, resilience, and clear purpose, especially when stakes are high and the path forward isn't clear.
Maria is particularly passionate about the ripple effect of leadership integrity—how thriving leaders inspire stronger teams, better collaboration, and more humane corporate cultures. Her clients value her ability to balance direct feedback with a supportive environment for experimentation and growth, helping them uncover deeply ingrained patterns, expand their thinking, and unlock potential in themselves and their organizations.

Coaching Philosophy
Maria believes leadership is not a position but a practice—and that practice, done with integrity, can change everything. Her approach goes beyond surface strategies, helping leaders discover their authentic selves and lead with wholeness while navigating complexity.

Career Highlights
Executive Leadership: Chief Legal Officer launching nationwide operations; Chief Financial Officer of a $1 billion company; led a private investment firm
Thought Leadership: Author of Leadership Integrity Framework: How to Stay Grounded, Build Trust, and Lead with Wholeness in Uncertain Times; coach mentor and supervisor; speaker on leadership transformation

Niche Areas of Expertise

• C-Suite
• Executive Presence
• Strategic Thinking
• Change Management
• Leaders in Transition
• Emotional Intelligence

Languages

• English
• Russian