"[Melanie] is the embodiment of professional excellence in career coaching and wise career planning advice. She has a strong understanding of industries, as well as different jobs within industries. She is also incredibly insightful about peoples' gifts and talents – and therefore able to help people figure out what would be good and joyful matches for who they are and what their strengths are."
[Shannon I., Coaching Client]
[Shannon I., Coaching Client]
Thinking about coaching?
Hi, I'm Melanie -
I've been coaching for 15 years, and since I've been an academic and a practitioner, I bring a creative approach to working with clients who want to launch their careers, recover from "career shocks," start side-hustles, or bring more of their authentic selves into their work. I also coach executives - more about that here. I draw on assessments, theories, and models to identify what career moment you're in, and design a plan to move forward with intention.
The "Tools" Approach to Career
It's been said that if you have a tough job to do, the right tools make all the difference. I've collected all the career and leadership tools I can find, and if I can't help you, I'll bet I can point you in the right direction.
Here are a few of the tools I use:
I've been coaching for 15 years, and since I've been an academic and a practitioner, I bring a creative approach to working with clients who want to launch their careers, recover from "career shocks," start side-hustles, or bring more of their authentic selves into their work. I also coach executives - more about that here. I draw on assessments, theories, and models to identify what career moment you're in, and design a plan to move forward with intention.
The "Tools" Approach to Career
It's been said that if you have a tough job to do, the right tools make all the difference. I've collected all the career and leadership tools I can find, and if I can't help you, I'll bet I can point you in the right direction.
Here are a few of the tools I use:
I usually work with clients in 3 sessions, 5 sessions, or 8 sessions (descriptions below). I've found that when it comes to coaching for change, structure helps. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk more about your goals and explore if I'm the right coach for you.
We'll do a free 30-minute call to evaluate our fit together (no obligation of course), and if we decide to work together, we'll map out a plan from there.
We'll do a free 30-minute call to evaluate our fit together (no obligation of course), and if we decide to work together, we'll map out a plan from there.
3 x 60-min SessionsWhat we'll do:
1 Strengths and values assessment + roadmap Resume/LinkedIn review Email support and progress tracking |
5 x 60-min SessionsWhat we'll do:
2 Strengths and values assessments + roadmap Resume/LinkedIn optimization Interview prep Email support and progress tracking |
8 x 60-min SessionsWhat we'll do:
3 Strengths and values assessments Customized action plan Resume/LinkedIn overhaul Interview prep (with mock interview) Personal brand + networking strategy Unlimited email support |