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Being smart and doing good work
doesn’t automatically lead to an income
you feel good about
or

a career trajectory that gets you where you want to go

Hi, I’m Melissa.

I want you to have your cake and eat it too.

I want you to experience work you love, the lifestyle you want and an income you feel good about.

Sound too good to be true?

I’m here to tell you this is possible for you, friend. You have a unique zone of genius.

You have strengths and interests that, when leveraged, represent your superpowers in the world.

Knowing and harnessing your superpowers is the first step to unlocking your most meaningful and successful career.

There are six key pillars that go into designing your best work life. Together we’ll walk through each one, spending time where you most need support

My story

My journey began as a first-generation college student with no clue about work and careers.

  • High achieving student? Check!
  • All the accolades? Check!
  • Faith-filled, mission-focused mindset? Check, check and check!

But now what?

Armed with just the knowledge that I loved all things international, my heart beats for helping people, and being a mom was my top priority, I started down a winding path of trial and error discovering the work I was meant to do and figuring out how to do it in the ways that worked for me.

I figured out the secret to having deep fulfillment in my work (I can help you discover this too, my friend!). And I became a student of the future of work and job market trends.

After coaching hundreds of smart professionals and world-class graduate students, I got tired of seeing these high-capacity, mission-driven professionals stumble when it came to advancing to higher levels of leadership or earning what they’re worth.

I was frustrated that so many talented people with the integrity and vision to make a real difference in the world were getting side-lined from higher level positions. Stuck in jobs that didn’t even begin to tap their full potential.

Can you relate to this struggle?

If so, you’re in the right place.

Expensive degrees, years of experience, hustle and hard work don’t automatically result in the purpose and joy you were meant to have. Being smart and doing good work doesn’t automatically lead to an income you feel good about OR a career trajectory that gets you where you want to go.

It all feels so unfair and arbitrary.

I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this hard. There is a way out of the fog. And I will show you how.

I created the Six Pillars to Designing Your Most Prosperous Career to teach you step-by-step how to create and manage a prosperous career.

If you’re ready to figure this work thing out once and for all, let’s talk.

If you’re ready for more joy, more ease, more fun, AND more income, I can help you get there.

Expensive degrees, years of experience, hustle and hard work don’t automatically result in the purpose and joy you were meant to have. Being smart and doing good work doesn’t automatically lead to an income you feel good about OR a career trajectory that gets you where you want to go.

It all feels so unfair and arbitrary.

I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this hard. There is a way out of the fog. And I will show you how.

I created the Six Pillars to Designing Your Most Prosperous Career to teach you step-by-step how to create and manage a prosperous career.

If you’re ready to figure this work thing out once and for all, let’s talk.

If you’re ready for more joy, more ease, more fun, AND more income, I can help you get there.

Testimonials

Because of my work with Melissa, I feel more powerful and impactful in everything that I do. 

I learned to focus my energy on what matters most, increase my confidence so I’m consistently performing at a higher level.   And, not surprisingly, I was promoted to lead the creation of a new department at my organization as a result. 

Jonathan Pu, Director of Technical Project Management, Tech industry 

Melissa is one of those ‘hard to find’ powerful coaches who brings emotional intelligence, positive energy, and strategic resources to every session. 

With her help, I understood my direction better, mastered networking that felt natural, authentic, and highly effective, AND landed new international projects as a result!

Martin F., International Sustainability Leader from South America, Professor, & Climate Action Professional

Melissa's coaching was essential to navigating my transition to the private sector.

After over 15 years of Government service, I was at a career crossroads.  She was incredibly insightful in navigating salary negotiations and helping me realize my worth. Two years later, I continue to consult Melissa for career coaching.

Mike S., Gov’t to Private Sector

My Professional Highlights...

  • Over 25 years of experience across higher education, talent acquisition, leadership development and faith-based organizations
  • Former Director of Career Services at Tufts University
  • Adjunct Lecturer ( Leadership & Professional Development ) at Tufts University
  • Certified Professional Coach

     
  • Executive Coach for Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy’s mid-career Global MBA program
  • Over 15 years’ experience teaching Professional Development courses in higher education
  • Contributor to Business Insider and MarketWatch

Outside of work

My first and most important ‘clients’ have been my 3 (now adult) kids who I am proud to say are successfully building careers and lives they love!

They sometimes joke that they were the only kids in school who had resumes in 6th grade!

When I’m not talking or reading about career development or the future of work, I am usually out hiking, doing yoga, traveling, or ballroom dancing with my husband of 33 years.