Career Coach | Life Coach | Mental Health+Wellbeing Trainer@Award-winning + FTSE100 Cos | Featured@FinancialTimes, HuffPost, Grazia, The Lawyer, Refinery29 | Author & Podcaster.
A lawyer turned Success Coach + Mental Health + Wellbeing Trainer, I help clients peak perform in their personal + professional lives - whether:
* Getting clear on the right career (think uncovering your values to optimise confident decision-making, nailing job applications and sealing the interview deal in a job you love)
* Clarifying the right life path (whether work / relationships / location / hobbies)
* Learning the tools to master you mind (think developing better boundaries, learning how to have tricky conversations with confidence, boosting confidence and reducing burn-out stress)
* Training corporate teams on how to build mental wellbeing in the workplace (think fun, interactive workshops which boost employee happiness and support commercial growth)
Projects
- Legal Week: COVID-19 Has Put Mental Health On Everyone’s AgendaWhy it pays dividends to invest in employee mental health and wellbeing https://www.law.com/international-edition/2020/05/21/covid-19-has-put-mental-health-on-everyones-agenda-the-former-lawyer-turned-corporate-wellbeing-trainer/?slreturn=20200421174046#
- Wellbeing + Mental Health Masterclass at Joseph HomesDelivering a 2 Hour Wellbeing + Mental Health Masterclass at this inspiring property and design company was a fantastic experience. It's amazing how much you can cover in a short space of time and the transformation and team bonding that occurs when training is interactive and fun. "I met Melanie when she delivered my MHFA training through Mental Health England, I was so impressed by her style & teaching method that I booked a workshop session for my workplace... Melanie's workshop went down so
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Work history
Careers CoachThe London School of Economics
London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance careers consulting supporting international undergraduates, graduates and post-graduates across a range of disciplines with up to date information and feedback on CVs, applications, cover letters and career strategy during the busy Autumn term.
Kind Words
"We had a practice interview on Tuesday when you helped me prepare for my interview for a project development internship in Jordan. I felt a lot more confident and better prepared during my interview than I ever did before, and I received a job offer from them today. I really am over the moon and I would like to thank you again for your invaluable help and insight, it did make a big difference" - Emma Pravisano | Student | London School of Economics + Political Science
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Mental Health TrainerThe British Safety Council
London, United KingdomFreelance
I deliver interactive mental health workshops to a range of organisations from the NHS, Network Rail, The Metropolitan Police, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Balfour Beatty Morgan Sindall, Barratt Developments PLC, EDF, Clancy Docwra, Unite Students, Murphy Group to Barratt Developments, Xmo Strata, Lambda, Galliard Homes + Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping Europe.
Kind Words
"Excellent, dynamic presenter, clear, pacy presentation slides and good amount of interaction" - Maryann Devally | Station Support Manager | Network Rail
"Mel was very personable and spoke with passion and experience" - Mark Walker | Head of Assets | Network Rail
"Great course, brilliantly delivered and full of useful content" - Les Wiseman | Construction Manager | Balfour Beatty Morgan Sindall (Project Crossrail)
"Mel couldn't have done a better job" - Miles Clower | Project Manager | Phoenix ME
"Informative, educational and inspiring! Superb tutor!" - Matt Calladine | Land + Development Director | Barratt Developments PLC
"Course was delivered exceptionally and sympathetically. Everybody was listened to and given the chance to give their input / personal opinions" - Stephen Conway | Document Controller | JRL Group
At least 1 in 4 of us suffers from a mental health issue every year in the UK at a cost of £1,300 per employee + 99 million sick days taken annually. Unsupported mental health costs the UK economy £36 billion a year yet only 20% of companies are investing in training to support a happier, more productive workplace.
We often hear 'there were no signs' in relation to common issues like depression (and suicide). This is rarely the case once we learn the signs + symptoms, how to start these conversations, truly listen and refer someone to professionals. This speeds recovery, increasing positive morale, staff retention, effective communication, teamwork and output.
It also saves lives.
To quote a legal partner: "If I'd done this course 2 years ago, my niece might still be here".
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Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Training
- Personal Branding
- Interviewing
- Presenting
- Commercial Acumen
- Writing
- Emotional Intelligence
Education
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Coaching FundamentalsCo-Active Training Institute
London, United Kingdom
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Train the Trainer: How to Deliver Powerful PresentationsImpact Factory
London, United Kingdom
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