I work with founders, CEOs and People Leaders to build high-performance cultures that scale.

A true competitive edge lies in the ability to deliver high performance consistently. Delivering the right results at the right time, whatever stage of business you are at.

A high-performing culture isn’t accidental—it’s the result of deliberate actions and decisions, and powered by shared values, trust, and continuous learning - unlocking potential for exponential growth.

Together, we will develop the skills, structures, and mindsets needed to build a high performance culture, that scales.

High Performance Culture Coach.

My approach combines years of hands-on operational experience with tailored high performance strategies.

I’ve been where you are, and I understand what really moves the needle.

  • xCo-Founder and CPO SuperAwesome (exit to Epic Games)

  • xCPO Griffin Bank

  • xCPO Lick

  • xPeople at Seedcamp

  • xEIR Techstars

  • Techstars Allstar Mentor (top 1% globally)

  • NDRC Mentor

  • xGeneral Partner at The Fund VC (now Everywhere Ventures)

  • xBoard Member Banjo Robinson (Techstars alum)

I am passionate about building high-performing cultures, where individuals and teams consistently deliver exceptional results while thriving.

Work With Me:

Performance and Scalability Consultant

I help ambitious founders and leaders build, scale, and sustain high-performance cultures—without the trial and error.

Your People strategy should be a growth engine, making performance, hiring, and retention true competitive advantages. My approach is practical, high-impact, and deeply aligned with your company’s vision.

Hands-Off: Strategic Consultancy & Coaching

For VCs, founders and leaders who want expert insight, structured guidance, and a clear action plan without the headcount:

  • 1:1 Coaching → Regular sessions to help you navigate challenges, build a high-performance culture, and make smarter people decisions.

  • Advisory Support → Ad hoc strategic partner to pressure-test ideas, troubleshoot problems, and ensure you’re scaling in the right direction.

Hands-On: High-Impact People Strategy & Leadership

When a hands-on approach is required to deliver your people strategy or support your portfolio’s scalability.

  • Bespoke Internal Training → Tailored programs to builds muscles for scale, equipping your team with the tools and expertise to succeed.

  • Fractional People Leadership → As an embedded leader on a fractional basis, I can set up the structure, strategy, and systems that drive scale—without the overhead of a full-time hire.

My focus is always the same: helping you build the people foundations that make scaling work.

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Working With Me:

Cultural Evolution Consultant

Wherever you are in your journey, I can help align your values, systems, processes, and people through effective change management.

Whether you're navigating growth, shifting culture, or integrating new strategies. Together we’ll ensure your evolution is intentional, sustainable, and empowers your team, fostering high performance.

Our work will:

  • Drive performance and productivity

  • Increase employee engagement

  • Build effective leadership teams

  • Boost retention and talent attraction

  • Deliver high-impact, high-performance results

Get in touch for more information.

Let’s have a chat to explore your vision and challenges and see how I might help. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you need support with, and if we’re the right fit to work together.

Many clients leave the conversation with practical insights they can start using right away.

To find a time that works, email me on contact@marinagorey.com or feel free to schedule some time directly using Calendly.

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High performance isn’t just about the output; it’s about creating the conditions for people to excel.

My mission is to help you cultivate cultures, where individuals find meaning and teams achieve extraordinary results together.

I've had the privilege of working alongside remarkable founders and teams at SuperAwesome, Lick, and Griffin. Together we've built and scaled world-class teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. As a mentor to top startups worldwide, with Seedcamp, Techstars, and NDRC I’ve guided hundreds of founders and leadership teams.

I work with founders and leaders in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and US.

When there’s a genuine opportunity for impact and the right culture is in place, high performance is not just achievable—it’s inevitable.

I have a straight talking, informal and action focused approach.

When I’m not coaching or writing about coaching, I’m usually digging into something that sparks my curiosity. I love exploring how to help people unlock their full potential and thrive.

Outside of that, you’ll find me having fun with my husband, daughter, and dog; surfing, sea swimming, playing padel, resting or practicing yoga.

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