Transformative Coaching Services
Tailored approaches to help female executives thrive personally and professionally
How executive coaching can benefit you
Enhanced Emotional Intelligence
Develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation skills that are essential for effective leadership. Learn to recognize and manage emotions in yourself and others to create stronger team connections.
Burnout Prevention
Identify early signs of burnout and develop sustainable leadership practices. Create boundaries and wellness routines that allow you to lead effectively while maintaining your health and wellbeing.
Confidence Building
Learn how to tell your story. Cultivate your unique leadership lens and develop a deep well of knowledge and appreciation of who you are and the value you bring to the world.
1 : 1 Executive Coaching — Lead Well, Live Well
Melissa works privately with female executives to elevate emotional intelligence while protecting their most valuable asset: well‑being. Each engagement begins with the Genos EI Assessment and a wellness audit, then moves into bi‑weekly video sessions that weave EQ skill‑building, stress‑resilience tactics, and real‑time leadership challenges. You’ll co‑create a six‑month roadmap with clear metrics (think engagement scores, hours reclaimed, or promotion‑readiness). Between sessions, Melissa provides curated resources to keep you inspired and on track. Clients emerge with sharper self‑awareness, calmer decision‑making, and a performance shift that gets noticed by the team.
Group Coaching —Collective Growth and Momentum
Small cohorts (4–8 leaders) meet twice a month to tackle common pain points—team friction, change fatigue, and culture drift—through an emotionally intelligent lens. Each group forms around role level or strategic goal, ensuring peer relevance and psychological safety. Sessions blend hot‑seat coaching, peer‑to‑peer feedback, and mini‑workshops on topics like conflict agility and burnout‑proof team rituals. Participants set group OKRs, track progress in shared dashboards, and hold each other accountable between meetings. Outcomes include unified language for EI, cross‑functional trust, and measurable boosts in engagement scores and retention.
Emotional Intelligence Workshops — Skill Sprints for Modern Leadership
Melissa’s interactive workshops deliver high‑impact learning in 90‑minute or half‑day formats, onsite or virtual. Popular modules include:
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders – Decode the six EI competencies and practise live situational drills.
Building Your Personal Brand – Align values, narrative, and executive presence for authentic influence.
Creating a Culture of Wellness – Embed well‑being KPIs into team norms and performance reviews.
Workshops mix brief theory bursts, breakout simulations, and actionable take‑home frameworks. Teams leave with shared language, practical tools, and a 30‑day micro‑action plan to cement new habits—turning “aha” moments into everyday leadership behaviour.
“Working with Melissa transformed my approach to leadership. As a female executive in a male-dominated industry, I struggled with burnout and imposter syndrome. Through our coaching sessions, I developed emotional intelligence skills that not only improved my leadership effectiveness but also created a more supportive culture for my team. I’m now leading with confidence and purpose while maintaining my wellbeing.”
Sarah Johnson
VP of Operations, Technology Company
The Process
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Discovery Call
Get clarity on whether executive‑wellness coaching fits your needs—no commitment required.
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Assessments & Goals
Data‑driven insight into strengths, blind spots, and a laser‑focused set of priorities to guide the engagement.
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Action Plan Development
A personalized playbook that turns insight into concrete behaviors, complete with timelines and success metrics.
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Continued Support
Continuous feedback, momentum, and adaptable strategies that ensure sustainable change—long after the program ends.
Coaching Process
Discovery & Assessment
We begin with a complimentary discovery call to understand your goals and challenges. If we decide to work together, we'll conduct a comprehensive assessment of your leadership style, emotional intelligence, and current challenges. This may include the Genos Emotional Intelligence assessment and interviews with key stakeholders.
Personalized Coaching Plan
Based on our assessment, we'll develop a tailored coaching plan focused on your specific goals and needs. This plan will outline our coaching focus areas, success metrics, and timeline. We'll establish clear objectives that align with both your personal leadership development and organizational outcomes.
Regular Coaching Sessions
We'll meet bi-weekly or monthly for focused coaching sessions, typically lasting 60-90 minutes. These sessions provide a confidential space to explore challenges, develop new strategies, and practice new skills. Between sessions, you'll have specific action items and practices to implement in your daily leadership.
Progress Review & Integration
Throughout our coaching relationship, we'll regularly review progress against your goals and adjust our approach as needed. At the conclusion of our coaching engagement, we'll conduct a final assessment to measure growth and create a sustainability plan to ensure your continued development and success.
3-Month Intensive
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Initial EI assessment & Well-being Audit
6 bi-weekly coaching sessions
Email and AI support between sessions
Personalized leadership resources
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6-Month Transformation
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Comprehensive EI assessment & Well-being audit
12 bi-weekly coaching sessions
Unlimited email and text support
Personalized leadership resources
Follow-up assessment to identify growth
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Career Refresh
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4 sessions (1 per week)
Branding Audit
Values & Goals Assessment
Refresh LinkedIn Presence, Resume & Networking Strategy
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FAQs
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Most leaders work with Melissa for six months—long enough to measure real changes in self‑awareness, habits, and team impact. Shorter, project‑focused sprints (4–12 weeks) and ongoing quarterly retainers are also available.
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If you’re stepping into bigger responsibility, feeling the strain of burnout, or want sharper emotional‑intelligence skills to lead your team, coaching is a fit. A free 30‑minute discovery call lets you and Melissa confirm goals, chemistry, and timing before you commit.
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Melissa blends evidence‑based emotional‑intelligence frameworks with practical wellness science. The focus is on three pillars—Awareness, Alliance, and Action—so leaders grow their inner clarity, strengthen relationships, and drive results without sacrificing well‑being.
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While both are valuable, executive coaching is future-focused and action-oriented, designed to enhance your leadership capabilities and achieve specific professional goals. Therapy typically focuses on healing past wounds and addressing mental health concerns. As your coach, I focus on developing your leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and creating strategies for professional success.
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Many clients report initial insights and small changes within the first few sessions. However, sustainable transformation typically requires 3-6 months of consistent work. Leadership development is a journey, and the most significant results often emerge over time as new behaviors and mindsets become integrated into your daily leadership practice.
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Absolutely. Our coaching relationship is built on trust and confidentiality. All discussions, assessments, and information shared during our sessions remain strictly confidential. This creates a safe space for you to explore challenges, vulnerabilities, and growth opportunities without concern about information being shared with your organization or colleagues.
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While I specialize in coaching female executives and have deep expertise in the unique challenges women face in leadership positions, I occasionally work with male leaders who are committed to developing emotional intelligence and creating inclusive, well-being focused cultures. My approach is particularly effective for leaders who value empathy, authenticity, and meaningful work.
