Melanie E.

Melanie E.

5.0

PCC Certified Executive Coach ~ Ex-McKinsey ~ Columbia ~ Forbes, TEDx, NBC

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Studied at Columbia Business School

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Works at Espeland Enterprises

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Melanie’s Executive Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

1000+ people coached for Executive

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Melanie has helped clients get into these companies:

I am a professional PCC Certified Executive Coach and that has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. MY EXECUTIVE COACHING SPECIALITIES: • Career transitions or pivots (changing industries or roles) • Job search strategies (resume building, cover letter writing, and networking) • Interview preparation (mock interviews, confidence building, and question strategy) • Authenticity & articulating your path (finding your passion, your purpose, your next career direction) • Career direction clarity (finding purpose, passion, or a fulfilling career path) • Executive presence (confidence, communication, or public speaking) • Leadership development (building executive presence, relationships, or influence) • Overcoming career stagnation (feeling stuck in a current role or career plateau) • Work-life balance (managing stress, time management, and boundary-setting) • Salary negotiation (advocating for fair compensation or negotiating offers) • Improving workplace relationships (dealing with conflict or team dynamics) • Personal branding (building an online presence or positioning for career advancement) • Performance improvement (enhancing productivity, focus, or meeting professional goals) • Transition to leadership (moving from individual contributor to management) • Managing career setbacks (job loss, layoffs, or career gaps) • Goal-setting and accountability (creating actionable steps to reach career objectives) WHO YOU ARE: • 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 • Clarity and Direction • Improved Confidence • Actionable Strategies • Interview Readiness • Stronger Negotiation Skills • Better Work-Life Balance • Knowing Your Authentic Code

Melanie can help with:

Succession Planning

Decision Making

Strategy

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Board Relations

Team Management

Leadership Development

Melanie also coaches for MBA, Career Development, Communication, and Life. View all.

About Melanie

Melanie is an Executive Coach & Admissions Coach with 17 years of experience across strategy, operations, and coaching. A former McKinsey consultant, she is a member of the Forbes Council and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, TEDx, and more. Melanie has worked with prominent corporate clients including Google, KKR, IBM, and Morgan Stanley; as well as individuals such as business leaders, influencers, and Olympic athletes. Today, Melanie manages Espeland Enterprises, her coaching firm. She offers expertise in MBA Admissions and Executive Coaching. Melanie holds an MBA from Columbia University and a BS from Cornell University. She currently lives in Los Angeles (while remaining a New Yorker at heart), and enjoys creative pursuits in her free time. You're welcome to learn more about Melanie by watching her videos: --Melanie's TV appearances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8gMHwQ9sEw --Melanie's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXPBtO8RX58&t

Why do I coach?

Coaching and mentoring is my calling! I have been a natural mentor since childhood and am grateful to be a Coach as my career.

Work Experience

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Executive Coach

Espeland Enterprises

2015 - Present

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MBA Admissions Coach

Espeland Enterprises

2015 - Present

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Consultant

McKinsey & Company

2016 - 2018

Education

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Columbia Business School

MBA

2015 - 2017

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London Business School

MBA, Study Abroad

2016 - 2016

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Cornell University

BS

2004 - 2007

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