What People Say About Working With Me
‘Working with Melissa has been invaluable to me. She has helped me to talk through my thoughts and emotions during some tricky times and situations, enabling me to voice things I’d never said out loud before, to realise things I’d been doing subconsciously, and to recognise how I am still affected by certain experiences from my past. Her approach is very calm and patient - it doesn’t feel forced or awkward, there isn’t any judgement and she doesn’t put you on the spot. She listens as you work through your own thoughts at your own pace, shining a light on things you may not have noticed, and helping you to articulate for yourself where you want to go and how to get there. Hands down the best coach I’ve worked with.’
Senior Civil Servant, Bank of England
‘Melissa is a superb facilitator, who takes an intelligent interest in the subject matter of the event she is leading, prepares thoroughly, and directs the whole performance with verve, humour, creativity and real engagement. I have no hesitation in commending her.’
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, Group Head Global Public Affairs, HSBC
‘Melissa was invaluable in helping me to find and secure my new post and to step into it with my eyes open. She helped me honestly examine and see clearly where I had got to in my career; the skills and experience I had, and the next steps I might want to take to make change and move forward. She offered a brilliant listening ear in structured discussions; thorough reflections on what we talked about, and practical exercises and then next steps to help me move forward. She helped me to seek out and apply for the right jobs to maximise the use of my time and she improved my performance in interviews. ’
Client, BBC
‘My coaching sessions with Melissa have been hugely restorative and enjoyable. I have gained new perspectives and new energy and ultimately more compassion for myself. Melissa creates a very special space for thinking and reflection, and is very skilled at asking the right questions to unblock stuck and unhelpful thinking.’
Senior Civil Servant, NHSE
‘Melissa supported us through a huge transition to maternity leave and a new role in a new department. We would not have flourished as a jobshare or performed as well without her jobshare expert support – she’s amazing’
Senior Civil Service Jobshare
‘Melissa has a fantastic ability to subtly trigger thought processes through questions, helping you reach your own conclusions about the best course of actions, whatever subject you throw at her. She encouraged me to look at my behavioural patterns and create more positive thoughts processes to break old habits. This enabled me to achieve more in all areas of life. Her manner is kind, free of judgement, hugely empathetic and she has a great sense of humour which was needed at times!’
Client, Finance Director
‘Melissa is able to get to the crux of an issue, often without me even articulating what that issue is. She is both supportive and challenging, enabling me to see things from a different perspective, pushing me to be my best and nurturing me when it is needed. With her support, I feel equipped to take on anything!’
Client, Managing Director
‘I recently moved out of a leadership role I felt wedded to, and set up my own business. Throughout this transitional phase, I have been both championed and challenged by Melissa, enabling me to leave my team supported, and set up for the future in a way that is true to my values’
Small Business Founder