What people are saying about Melissa Merres:
“My coaching process with Melissa was exactly what you'd dream coaching should be. Melissa is both warm and gives direction, professional, intuitive lined with humor and grace. Melissa helped me articulate my desire to pursue passions, concrete and realistic steps I could make to achieve the goals we set, all with humor, professionalism and grace. I left each session feeling energized to tackle my commitments. “
-J.T., Somerville, MA
“A colleague recommended I talk to Melissa in the midst of some career challenges, and I'm so glad I listened to her. After meeting with Melissa for several months, I can happily say that I am in a great place in my career. Melissa's coaching empowered me to make decisions and have conversations that led me to a place where I feel fulfilled and appreciated at work.”
-Amy L., Boston, MA
"Seeing Melissa's passion for her own work alone immediately changed my perspective. Melissa is so passionate about helping others live their best lives, she becomes your own personal champion, supporting and encouraging you every step of the way. She asks tough questions that get you to really reflect on what it is that is preventing you from achieving what you want. She is an intense listener, often hearing beyond what you are able to put into words to the feelings you have yet figured out how to express. An investment in Melissa is an investment in yourself that you will never regret."
-Kaitlin Provencher, Boston, MA, www.independentfemail.com
"Once I committed to working with Melissa for six months I realized that my goal had direct and indirect professional and personal benefits. What stood out to me the most was Melissa’s ability to ask pointed and sometimes difficult questions with curiosity and care that made you want to dig into what was holding you back. Overall, I was hoping for deeper insight into where I felt most limited in my ability to communicate my ideas and perspectives and this is what Melissa helped me find. I deeply appreciated Melissa's ability to move me through conversation and reflection in a way that helped me name and appreciate my strengths while also working through my sticking points with curiosity and a desire to learn."
-Laura, Washington, DC
"I was originally skeptical about working with a coach; I had a therapist and didn't know what else a coach could offer. However, the proactive and forward-looking approach that Melissa uses helped me focus on my goals. Rather than analyzing the "why" of what was holding me back, we tackled the "how" of getting what I need and want. We narrowed in on two specific goals and one general goal, and before I knew it, I was able to identify how to overcome the obstacles standing in the way of achieving those. With encouragement and insight, Melissa helped me address the speed bumps. Half way into our term, I already reached my specific goals and was able to focus on other things that could enable me to feel more fulfilled. The best part of working with Melissa is her understanding that life isn't static and that goals and circumstances change. She helped me adapt my goals in such a way that I remained authentic to myself."
-T.C., Washington, DC
“When I reached out to Melissa, I knew I was in need of support that would set me on a path to achieve my goals, but I wasn’t familiar with life coaching. After one conversation with Melissa, she had me hooked - I knew it was the right fit! Over the following six months, Melissa was instrumental in helping me identify the steps (big and small) that I needed to take to make some key decisions about my job and relationship. She asked difficult (but much needed!) questions of me and held me accountable in a very constructive way. In the end, I did the work, but Melissa inspired and supported me along the way. She empowered me to make decisions in a way that always honored my authenticity, yet pushed me to overcome my hesitations and fears."
-D.M., Washington, DC
"I was hoping for some clarity in direction and a push to get started down a new path. I have gotten both of those things right away and am excited about all the unexpected joys that have also come out of this experience. I leave every meeting with Melissa having a clear set of goals to take on. Her energy is infectious and always seems to inspire me to take on a new challenge for the week. Melissa strikes an incredible balance - I feel pushed to dig deeper, try new things, but also fully supported to say "that didn't work". I have started investing more energy into what I want to be doing, rather than what I think is practical or what I should be doing. I am consistently practicing self-care to avoid burnout and identifying my own tendencies that have held me back for a long time. I can see the small tasks each week leading to something bigger - it's really exciting."
-Caitlin Felsman Pfitzer, Boston, MA, www.caitlinfelsman.com
What people are saying about Melissa’s coaching groups:
“I see differences in how I approach communication with my partner. I am more vocal, share my opinions out loud more. I can honestly say that I am more aware of my emotions. A lot of the self-reflection was especially helpful.”
-Charlotte, Vienna, OH
“I’ve become more self-aware and changed my approach. I realized that I need to work on what I can control - myself; my way of looking at a situation and then how I communicate about it. I’ve made shifts within my own way of thinking. I found the group fulfilling, highly personalized, relevant and meaningful.”
-Sara, Washington, DC
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You can also email me at melissa at merrescoaching dot com