Melanie E.

Melanie Espeland

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🚀Executive Coach ✨TED Talk on Executive Presence 💼 Communication Expert

24,075 min coached

756 followers

Supercoach

Studied at Columbia Business School

Worked at McKinsey & Company

Successful clients at

Available Monday at 5:30 PM UTC

I will be traveling 2/26-3/6, so please direct message me if you have any difficulty finding time on my calendar during these dates. Thank you!

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Available Monday at 5:30 PM UTC

I will be traveling 2/26-3/6, so please direct message me if you have any difficulty finding time on my calendar during these dates. Thank you!

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Melanie's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $265/hr

Get help with Conflict Resolution, Effective Communication, and .

Melanie also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Life Coaching, Executive Coaching, and Career Coaching. View all.

Melanie’s Communication & Public Speaking Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

500+ people coached for Communication & Public Speaking

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Melanie has helped clients get into these companies:

✨For a limited time, I’m opening coaching spots at a reduced rate ($265/hour) while expanding my availability on Leland. This is the same high-touch, results-driven coaching I’m known for—just with more availability for a short window.✨ ✨ABOUT ME: I am a professional PCC Certified Executive Coach and that has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. While I coach on a variety of professional topics, I am most known for my specialty in executive presence and communication. I'm also a trained Voice Actor, and can teach you how to change your voice and overall communication style. Lastly, I gave a TED talk on Executive Presence. ✨MY COMMUNICATION SPECIALITIES: • Executive Presence - I created the proprietary framework called the Espeland Method™ • Storytelling - I created the proprietary framework called the Story Formula™ • Voice Coaching • Communication • Public Speaking • Interview Preparation ✨WHO YOU ARE: • Executive to middle management to intern - any level • I proudly work with everyone—regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religion, or anything else ✨WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT: • Increased Earning Potential and Promotions • Improved Confidence • Actionable Strategies • Interview Readiness • Stronger Negotiation Skills • Better Relationships

Melanie can help with:

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Presentation Skills

Nonverbal Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Active Listening

Negotiation Skills

Persuasion and Influence

Melanie also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Life Coaching, Executive Coaching, and Career Coaching. View all.

About Melanie

🚀As a Multi-Dimensional Coach, Melanie ties together the rigor of the executive world with the flow of the spiritual to transform your personal, professional, and academic life. Whether you’re looking to navigate the competitive MBA admissions process, enhance your leadership capabilities, or discover your life’s purpose, Melanie helps you unlock your full potential across all areas of your life. With over 18 years of experience (as of 2025), Melanie brings a powerful and unique blend of strategic business insight, coaching, and holistic healing arts to help you achieve your most ambitious goals. Her services include: 🌱 Life Coaching: Melanie empowers you to create meaningful change in your personal life by helping you overcome mental blocks, build confidence, and align with your true potential. Together, you will focus on self-discovery, mindset transformation, and purpose-driven living. ✨ Healing Arts: Through energy healing (Reiki), somatic coaching, tarot, and intuitive guidance, Melanie helps you clear mental and emotional blocks, align with your true purpose, and experience lasting transformation. 💼 Executive Coaching: Melanie utilizes her McKinsey toolkit and coaching methodologies to enable you to make powerful decisions, enhance your executive presence, and drive success. She is the author of the proprietary Espeland Method™ for executive presence. 🎓 MBA Admissions Coaching: As a Columbia MBA alumna and MBA Admissions Interviewer, Melanie has successfully helped 200+ applicants gain spots at top-tier schools like Columbia, Stanford, Harvard, and more. Together, you will craft a unique story that helps you stand out in the admissions process. ****** 📺Recognition: Melanie has been featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, TEDx, and more. She has worked with prominent corporate clients including Google, Meta, IBM, and Morgan Stanley; as well as individuals such as business leaders, influencers, and Olympic athletes. ****** 👩🏻Biography: Melanie started her career working in fashion for several iconic brands including Diane Von Furstenberg, Alice + Olivia, and Elie Tahari. She later became a management consultant with McKinsey & Company where she advised F500 companies on strategy and operational improvement initiatives. Following her time at McKinsey, she was a Senior Lead in charge of Strategy and Innovation for Macy’s, the multi-billion omni-channel retailer. Melanie earned an MBA from Columbia University and a BS from Cornell University. She currently lives in Los Angeles and enjoys creative pursuits in her free time.

Why do I coach?

✨Coaching and mentoring is my calling! I've been a natural mentor since childhood, and I’m incredibly grateful to have built a career as a professional coach. 💼 I am ICF-Certified at the PCC level, and have completed a variety of certification and enrichment programs in coaching and storytelling. My journey has allowed me to blend my passion for helping others with my deep expertise, and every day I’m inspired to help clients achieve their personal and professional growth. 🙏