Melissa Stevens

Melissa is a certified coach and a leadership development professional with over 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 organizations such as Allstate Insurance and HSBC. Her expertise includes facilitating leadership development workshops, mentoring and executive coaching. She has worked with leaders throughout the U.S., Canada and India to hone their skills in coaching, leading teams and change management.

As a coach, Melissa has a passion for working with women through life transitions. She is known for helping clients get to their core issues quickly and fostering deep insights. Her unique coaching style supports and challenges women to access their personal power. As a result, clients take authentic action aligned with their purpose and values.

As a working mother, when the Family Medical Leave Act was ratified in the U.S., Melissa was the first woman in her organization to negotiate an extended maternity leave with her position held intact. She successfully transitioned back to full time work after nearly five months.

Melissa’s commitment to health and wellness is evidenced through her 10 years of volunteer work with “Woman Within International”, facilitating transformative weekend experiences for women. She has also conducted grief support groups in her community for adults and children. Melissa is currently a member of Hope Spring’s “Women’s Leadership Collaborative” which focuses on enhancing women’s personal leadership and the feminine community.

Melissa is a Certified Professional Coach through the International Coach Federation. She has additional training in a neuroscience-based coaching methodology and organization/relationship coaching. Melissa holds a Masters Degree in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Areas of coaching expertise include:

Strengthening personal power and influence
Managing transitions and change
Enhancing leadership skills and style
Deepening self-awareness
Identifying and breaking down internal and external barriers
Facilitating empowering perspectives
Clarifying values
Manifesting goals and dreams