Trishia Lichauco, MCC

Location: United States

Trishia Lichauco, MCC, brings over 25 years of leadership development, coaching, and executive advisory experience to her work with senior leaders across sectors. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation—the highest level of credentialing—she combines deep coaching expertise with a background as chief of staff to two university presidents. Her unique approach is grounded in authenticity and strength-based leadership, helping clients clarify purpose, adopt new behaviors, and achieve lasting transformation. Trishia fosters a coaching environment that encourages reflection, accountability, and courageous action, empowering leaders to influence business results and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Her work spans biotech, healthcare, finance, academia, and beyond, with clients such as Microsoft, LabCorp, MIT, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Whether supporting a Chief Medical Officer through strategic leadership development, helping a VP in financial services refine their executive presence, or guiding a diverse group of healthcare executives through peer coaching and goal-setting, Trishia brings a compassionate, results-oriented lens. As a woman of color, she is especially attuned to the challenges and strengths of multi-ethnic leaders, advocating for inclusion and helping clients own their story, voice, and impact.

Notable Engagements

• CEO, Pharmaceuticals – Focused on enhancing executive presence and deepening leadership development to navigate complex industry shifts and organizational challenges.

• Chief Medical Officer, Biotech – Supported strategic initiatives and leadership development while improving team dynamics across clinical and R&D units.

• SVP, Business Development, Biotech – Coached on executive presence, communication strategies, and leading through new, high-impact initiatives.

• Managing Director, Consulting – Guided a career transition, adapting to a larger team structure while finding a stronger leadership voice at the executive table.

• Department Chair, Medical Center – Assisted in adjusting to a new leadership role and institutional culture, while leading a department through reorganization.

• Director & Global Lead, Pharma – Helped define a newly created global role, sharpen team effectiveness, and manage global priorities.

• Director, Philanthropy – Coached through a role transition with a focus on team development and workflow efficiency.

• Chief of Staff, Academia – Partnered to assert influence in a new role, align stakeholders, and mobilize institution-wide initiatives.

• VP, B2B Digital Marketing, Financial Services – Navigated cultural nuances, refined executive presence, and prepared for advancement opportunities.

• Chief Nursing Officer, Healthcare – Supported the shift from operational management to strategic leadership, particularly in developing rising leaders.

• Group of Executive Directors, Healthcare – Led a peer coaching and leadership development initiative focused on setting and achieving aligned goals.

Client List

Trishia’s clients include top-tier firms across tech (Microsoft, Skyworks), biotech/pharma (Ipsen, Vertex, LabCorp), healthcare (Brigham, Children’s Hospital Boston), academia (MIT, Harvard), and global orgs (Weill Cornell Qatar, National Grid).