Stories

In 2018, I took a job as a claims adjuster. It was definitely NOT my dream job, but it was a company that I knew I could grow within, so I got my foot in the door! In 2019, I attended a diversity business group at work around women being empowered to go after their goal and be successful. I was inspired and motivated. I committed myself to bettering myself.  Shortly thereafter, I enrolled in school for my masters and began to start applying internally within my company. I knew I had enough experience in prior roles. I started completing short courses that would help me develop the skillset I needed to move out of my role as an adjuster.

On February 12,2020 I had an interview for a coveted internal staff position. I BOMBED that interview. I was nervous, my voice was shaking, I didn’t answer questions coherently and I definitely rambled. I was so disappointed in myself, but I was determined to never feel like that ever again. How will I ever get the job I want if I can’t make it through the interview? A friend recommended Melissa’s services to me. At first I was reluctant, but after thinking it through, I knew I had two choices: keep doing the same thing and failing or try something different. I chose the unconventional route and enlisted Melissa’s services. It was a total game changer! Melissa provided a preliminary 3 month plan to help get me ready to prepare for ANY interview.
A month later, March 19, 2020, I had another opportunity to put Melissa’s teaching’s to the test. I aced the interview. Direct quote from my interviewer, “I’m going to break all protocol and say that was amazing!” I walked away from that interview feeling on top of the world! I knew I had given my all and if someone else got the job, it’s because they were better than me. In one month, I had gone from a shy, nervous person to a confident interviewer. I didn’t get the job, but I definitely made the decision so tough for the hiring manager between myself and another person. I continued training with Melissa and my peers began to take note of my confidence and the way I was carrying myself in meetings. In June, I had two interview opportunities and nailed both interviews. The biggest surprise was I got an offer for both positions. I finally made it to my dream job! 

I am so grateful to Melissa for her trainings and her wise teachings. She is so much more than a coach, she is a friend, she is a motivator, she is the voice of reason, and she is a role model to women everywhere! I have so many lessons to share and fall back on for imposter syndrome, confidence, interviewing, providing feedback to others, and time management. I tell anyone and everyone about my experience with Melissa! Once I complete my master’s I’m coming back for more, so I can level up to the next position and become a leader in my new field.

Melissa helped me at a critical point in my career. I was stuck under the weight of the "glass ceiling" above me, and really felt like I couldn't find any way to move up the way I wanted to. 

By helping me identify which of my own behaviors were standing in my way, holding space for my feelings of frustration and sometimes humiliation, and helping me positively re-frame my situation, I was able to make great progress and was actually able to finally obtain the promotion I'd been unsuccessfully working toward for years. 

Melissa is focused on results, and has a strong but gentle presence, always finding the positives in any negative situation to help the challenges become strengths! 

I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone who wants to move through career barriers--- her help has been life changing!!! I so appreciate her understanding of what it takes to be a "boss lady" in the world of work today. Thanks for all of your help Melissa!!!