Mariposa Leadership, Inc., a premier executive leadership coaching firm, continues to cement its position as a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ business community. For the fifth consecutive year, the San Francisco Business Times has named Mariposa Leadership to its Top 50 list of “Largest LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses” in the Greater Bay Area. Notably, Mariposa is the only executive leadership coaching company listed in the publication’s recent survey.
Mariposa Leadership—founded by Sue Bethanis, a leader in the executive coaching field—has earned an excellent reputation for its innovative and transformational individual and executive team coaching programs. As a trusted partner to organizations in high-tech and other demanding industries, the company empowers individuals and teams to maximize their potential, drive organizational success, and foster inclusive and diverse workplaces.
“Receiving the esteemed recognition as one of the ‘Largest LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses’ in the Bay Area from the San Francisco Business Times for five consecutive years fills us with immense pride and humility. This honor is a resounding affirmation of our unwavering commitment to helping leaders navigate complex challenges, retain top leadership talent, foster inclusive cultures, and promote diversity in the workplace. We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us and for the dedication of our exceptional team. And we are excited to celebrate Pride this month with clients, colleagues, and friends.“ – Sue Bethanis, CEO/Founder of Mariposa Leadership, Inc.
Mariposa Leadership has long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. The company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment extends beyond their client engagements, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion within their own organization. Their executive coaches are thoroughly vetted and bring decades of diverse experience, backgrounds, strengths, and perspectives and bring this diversity to help their clients address their most important business challenges.
Successful high-tech and bio-tech companies, like PayPal, Amazon, Zynga, MongoDB, Google, and Gilead Sciences, as well as many SMBs, startups, and non-profits, have leveraged Mariposa Leadership’s executive leadership coaching to accelerate leadership performance and to cultivate engaging and innovative organizational cultures. Further, as part of its commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, Mariposa has worked with several Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations like Start Out, Out & Equal, Equality California, and Horizons Foundation.