Get Unstuck. Get Real. Get Aligned.
You’ve done all the right things on paper. Nice LinkedIn, by the way (I already looked, it’s impressive). The titles, the career moves, the experience… all buttoned up and brag worthy. On a resume, it's great. At your core?
That's a different story.
You're burned out, overwhelmed, yet capable of more (of the right things). You’ve built a career around something that technically works, but never really felt like you. You’ve been performing the role so well, it became your identity. You're tired, and the thought of staying in this cycle for who knows how long feels suffocating.
But is it even possible to have both success and fulfillment? Can you really love the day to day?
Spoiler: The answer is YES.
If you're a smart, capable professional who is great at what you do, but are no longer willing to keep doing it at your own expense, you are in the right place. You want clarity, peace, and a path foward that actually feels like yours.
Your work life shouldn't just function, it should fit.
Real Conversations. Real Clarity.
Real Alignment.
Foundations
You're not just tired. You're running in patterns that don't fit you anymore. You need someone who can help you name the actual blockers, not just slap insight on symptoms and situations.
Consider this your intro to yourself; the unfiltered, real version of you, not just who your LinkedIn bio says you are.
We cut straight through the noise, titles, and "shoulds". We map out what matters most to you, who you truly are, and how it all fits together.
Alignment
Once you've started seeing yourself more clearly (and if you actually love talking about KPIs and circling back on things), it's time to start figuring out what truly drives you.
We unpack your strengths, patterns, and skills. Next, we decode what gives you energy, what drains it, and why. The goal is to clarify the difference between what you can do, and what actually fits you.
You'll pinpoint the kind of work that sparks something real for you by using your own genius.
Movement
It's inevitable; doubt will creep back in. People pleasing, perfectionism, and other gremlins will try to convince you to play small again. So what do you do about that?
You build your strategy and your self-trust. Together, we set boundaries, rewrite narratives that have held you back, and activate a plan that is aligned, grounded, and sustainable. You'll know exactly how to use the tools you have.
This isn't a pep talk. This is about making seismic shifts for good.
Hi. I'm Melinda.
Corporate VP turned business owner and coach. For over 20 years, I did what I thought I should be doing, which resulted in a career that looked great on paper, but somewhere along the way, I had lost track of me. I started to feel resentment and quiet dread (ok, sometimes it was loud). I was putting in exhausting amounts of effort, but never felt fulfilled, no matter what cool title I earned.
Now I help smart, capable professionals who who’ve made it work for years, but know it’s costing them.
Glad you asked. Because it certainly wasn't perfectly packaged like a TV dinner. I was set on "helping people". Fueled by blinding passion for others, I took my degree and headed into the world of social work. It was not sustainable.
I decided to see what corporate had to offer, and kicked off my journey of climbing ladders, leading teams, being "successful", and talking about KPIs and product rollouts.
On paper, it worked. In reality, I was chronically misaligned, to say the least. I was masking neurodivergence, fixing problems that weren't mine, and forcing myself to care about things I had zero interest in.
Eventually, I burned out hard. So I left, with no real plan, just an idea (zero stars for method, five stars for results).
Leaving wasn't the magic trick that made it work. It was getting honest that the job wasn't the issue. The issue was how far I had drifted from myself.
Oysters aren't the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the word beautiful. But there are two things that stand out about them.
Oysters are sealed shut. You can't just will them open, there's work involved. Shucking requires the right tools, technique, and patience. Not an easy task, but worth it.
They are also incredibly valuable to the ecosystem. They remove pollutants, improving clarity and supporting the life around them. They help reduce erosion and overall damage. All just by being exactly what they are.
There’s a hand-forged oyster shucker on my desk, one of my prized possessions, sent to me by my very first client.
In a beautiful, hand-written letter she shared:
"Shucking the oysters of life requires the right tools, time, and pressure. You helped me forge and re-forge those tools, and that has been a gift.”
She gets it, the oyster metaphor stuck, not because it’s cute, but because it’s true. She put in the work, so it worked.
Coaching isn’t cracking people open. It’s knowing where to press, and how. With care, precision, and with the right tools, used at the right time.
I’ve coached social workers, CEOs, product builders, marketers, healthcare leaders, and more. The common thread is they’re smart, driven, and quietly coming undone. They’re good at their jobs and well respected, but they’ve built a life around what they can do, not what they actually want to do. That’s where I come in.
I take a whole-human approach, but not in a "dance in the moonlight and journal your feelings" kind of way (but if that's your jam, dance on).
We talk about the real stuff. The fear, the friction, the identity-level stuckness. You bring your story, I bring tools, strategy, and the questions others won't ask.
I have some useful certifications in things like grief work, leadership coaching, behavioral science, but what actually matters is this:
I've been where you're at, and I know how to get to what's next in a way that matters to you.
Empathy and action are the bookends for our work. We can feel thing and make meaningful progress.
You have more tools than you realize, they just need to be identified and leveraged the right way.
Work doesn't have to suck, there IS a better way.
I Work With People Who Are:
Self-aware and self-invested
Done pretending they're fine
Unconventional thinkers and doers
Ready for a seismic change, not just a job change
You don’t have to blow up your life or run from corporate (it sounds fun though, doesn't it?). Your day to day shouldn't feel like an escape room.
You need clarity, boundaries, and a path forward that is yours. This is my specialty, so let's chat.
This Isn't Transformation
We aren't going to make a "new you", no metaphors about cocoons and butterflies.
This is translation.
Hearing and understanding yourself clearly, and then acting accordingly, is what this is about. Putting in the work, because the effort is always worth the outcome.
What Working Together Looks Like
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Career Rebuild Coaching
The Career Rebuild is a 12-week, one on one coaching experience for smart, capable professionals who are stuck in roles that look great on paper, but something’s off. You’ve tried to push through, but the truth is: what used to work isn’t working anymore and you are tired of performing, or doing what you think you “should”.
Over 12 weeks, we’ll unpack what’s really going on at the root, not just address the symptoms. We’ll reconnect you to who you are (and what you want), and build a path forward that feels solid, doable, and true to you.
This isn’t a plug-and-play framework or a magical productivity system. It’s real-time, human work, designed to meet you where you are.
Here's what to expect:
We'll start with a 30-minute discovery call to map your goals and needs
12 weekly, 1 hour high impact coaching sessions hosted via Zoom
Personalized exercises, tools, and prompts to help you unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next, all contained in a dynamic space that is yours to keep and use beyond our work together
Goal mapping that captures your vision, strengths, and non-negotiables
Custom support as needed (e.g., planning for a pivot, building a case for promotion, navigating toxic dynamics, new leadership tools, etc.)
3 month check in following our final program session
Email and text support between sessions
The option to continue coaching sessions for as long as you need at a discounted rate
Insight is great, but you need something that will give you real traction, so we'll focus on growth, clarity, and outcomes.
Here's what you'll get:
A deeper understanding of what drives (and drains) you, and how to stop betraying yourself to perform
Clarity on your values, voice, and vision and how to put it all into action
A personalized strategy for what’s next (whether it’s a new role, new boundaries, or a total shift)
More confidence, less people-pleasing, and fewer “why am I like this?” spirals between emails
The ability to make grounded, self-led decisions that are in line with what you want. No more reactive, desperate ones (that you make with one eye closed and a dose of dread)
A new relationship with your work, and yourself
This work isn’t industry specific or level-locked. Whether you're mid career, executive level, or somewhere in the “what even am I now?” zone, if something feels off and you’re ready to figure it out, you’re in the right place.
This is for you if:
You’ve checked the boxes like title, salary, success and still feel like something’s off
You’re tired of playing the game, but don’t know what the alternative is
You’re burned out, bored, overwhelmed (or somehow all three at once)
You want to stop spiraling and start making real, grounded change
You’re ready to be honest and put in hard work, even if things get a little uncomfortable
You are just tired and ready to stop dreading the churn of the day to day
Investment for 12 Week Career Rebuild 1:1 Coaching: $2,250.00
Discount for payment in full. Payment plans are available (because we love options around here)
The Clarity Session
This one-time, 90-minute power coaching session is designed to help you untangle the mess, zoom out, and move forward with confidence.
Perfect for tackling big decisions, career crossroads, leadership challenges, or just getting out of your own head, this session gives you space to breathe, talk it out, and walk away with next steps that actually make sense.
Not a long-term commitment. Not a fluffy pep talk. Just real clarity, fast.
With 90 minutes to work through the thing that has been taking up all of your energy and brain space, you'll share some details ahead of time so we can jump right in and get to work.
Here's what to expect:
A one time 90 minute 1:1 coaching session, hosted via Zoom
A personalized interactive tool built in-session to capture insights, direction, and next steps. It's yours to keep and revisit whenever you need a reset
A post session summary with your key takeaways, action steps, a plan to keep the clarity alive after the session ends, and any tools or resources that will help you along the way
We don't just stop the spiraling, we give you tools for the long haul.
Here's what you'll get:
Clear insight into what’s really going on, not just the surface-level stress
An actionable path forward
The confidence to make your decision (implement the thing, ask for the promotion, etc) and the tools to execute
A strategic framework for what's next
Re-grounding, energy, and clarity
This session is ideal for anyone who doesn’t need a full coaching container, but does need direction on one specific thing.
For new clients only
This is for you if:
You have a decision to make and overthinking is your favorite hobby
You need an expert sounding board outside of your existing circle
You’re craving clarity, but aren't ready (or able) to dive into a full 12-week process
You have no idea where to start or what you need, and this sounded like the least scary option
Investment for a one time 90 minute Clarity Session: $199
Ready to go? Click the button below and instant book your session. You'll answer a few questions, pay, and schedule your session in one stop.
Still not sure? Learn more here.
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Beyond Coaching
At 18, someone handed me a mic, pointed toward 1,500 high school students, and said, “Go make a difference.” I had no script. No prep. An hour later, I was crying in the bathroom. Not because I failed, but because I knew that opportunity changed everything. I was hooked on making an impact.
Since then, I've had the privilege to engage with groups across industries and continents. From leading patient experience workshops with clinical professionals, to motivating those within the hard working service industry, my goal is always to meet people right where they are and uncover what's possible. Whether it’s a keynote, workshop, team session, or podcast, I bring that same energy: grounded, real, and focused on creating space for honest growth.
I'm available for:
Keynotes and panels
Custom workshops and team coaching
Podcast interviews
Custom collaborations aligned to the heart of my work
Available upon request. Please reach out for more information.
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