Career coaching provides structured guidance, tools, and support to help you navigate professional transitions, clarify goals, and take confident action. Whether you're exploring career options, seeking a promotion, shifting industries, or launching a business, coaching helps you understand your strengths, identify opportunities, and move forward with intention.

We coach early-, mid-, and senior-career professionals—especially women, emerging leaders, and entrepreneurs—who want to grow with purpose. We also support organizations seeking high-quality professional development workshops for their teams and build websites for solopreneurs and creatives.

There are lots of career coaches out there. What makes Melanie different is:

1. She’s certified in multiple assessment tools (most coaches only have a few, but she has 3 certifications and masterclass training).

2. She has a Ph.D. in organizational development, so she knows a lot about how employers work.

3. Her research specialty is culturally-relevant career guidance and equity - so she has a diverse client base.

4. She has 15 years of full-time experience coaching clients around the US and abroad, along with international speaking experience as an expert in the field.

Each session is a collaborative conversation. We’ll focus on your goals, explore challenges, uncover strengths, and outline actionable next steps. Sessions often include reflection exercises, personality assessment, leadership frameworks, or career tools tailored to your needs.

Most clients work with us for 1-3 months, depending on their goals. Some come for short-term clarity sessions; others stay longer as they work toward major transitions or leadership development.

Yes—all coaching sessions are conducted virtually, giving you flexibility no matter where you're located.

Yes. Melanie’s background is in higher education and her published research is on undergraduate career development, so she works comfortably with students and new professionals who need early-career guidance.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to take the next step—or if you’re ready for growth but need strategy and accountability—coaching can help. We also offer a free introductory conversation so you can ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.

We believe that what you do matters less than the underlying why. Our work always starts with the why - your drivers, motivations, commitments, and philosophies. We’ve found that the more you know about your underlying why, the more effective your career decisions are.

Yes. We offer single sessions for targeted support as well as multi-session coaching packages designed to address particular growth areas. Organizations can book one-time workshops or ongoing training series.

You can sign up for a specific program directly from the Coaching page, schedule a free 20-minute discovery call to ask questions, or send us a message through our Contact page.