Your authority in executive presence coaching & executive voice coaching

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Your authority in executive presence coaching & executive voice coaching

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The Problem

VOICE

Is your voice holding you back?

CONFIDENCE

Have others at work said you need to work on your confidence or ability to command a room?

PERSUASION

Is it tough to persuade or read your colleagues?

The Solution

Our tested and proven 5 step process that allows for customization for your specific needs. It includes psychometric qualitative and quantitative assessments to track your progress and ROI. You’ll get a personal relationship that makes a lasting effect on your lifetime.

THE ROI OF COACHING

10-49X

Melanie uses both quantitative and qualitative levers to assess your skills at the beginning of and throughout your coaching journey.

Our Proven Formula

STEP #1

CONSULTATION

STEP #2

ASSESSMENT & GETTING TO KNOW YOU

STEP #3

ESPELAND METHOD™ STRUCTURE

STEP #4

MID-POINT REFLECTION

STEP #5

POST ASSESSMENT

A Deeper Look at Our Formula

1/Consultation
Our journey starts with a complimentary consultation so that we can get to know each other better, and learn if Melanie is the right coach for you.

2/Assessment & Getting to Know You
Once we decide that we’d like to work together, you’ll complete an intake and assessment including qualitative and quantitative data points. This not only allows Melanie to get to know you more deeply, but also serves as a self-reflection process for you. And lastly, we gather data points to help us assess how you’re improving over time.

3/Espeland Method™ Structure
We’ll use Melanie’s methodology to guide you through your roadblocks, building self-awareness, and honing new skills.

We typically drive short and long-term impact in 3 different ways:

Why – uncovering your story, roadblocks and your unique “why”.
Tools – utilizing various mental, physical, and emotional tools such as NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) to change your mindset, capabilities, and behavior.
Tactical – live mock practice of real life situations, such as presentations, conversations, and more to provide custom on the spot improvement.

Our Executive Presence approach typically includes the following 2 pillars and 6 levers:

LITERAL (Physical)	FIGURATIVE (Mental & Emotional)
Voice	Authenticity
Body	Confidence
Appearance	Vision

For 1-on-1 coaching, Melanie also customizes the program for your specific needs, adapting as needed throughout your time working together.

4/Mid-Point Reflection As we work together, Melanie will ensure there is a consistent feedback loop including a mid-point reflection process to ensure we’re aligned and continuously moving in the right direction.

5/Post Assessment When you’ve reached the end of your coaching, or are taking a break until your next time working with Melanie, we’ll use the data we’ve gathered to understand your growth and define key exercises and resources to keep you on track.

A DEEP DIVE: VOICE

Voice is a key lever of Executive Presence and the initial avenue through which Melanie began helping clients reach newfound heights. You may choose to focus upon voice in your coaching journey, or explore it as part of greater executive presence work.

Your voice or the sounds your body creates are one of the key methods of expressing ourselves and connecting to others. The voice is like a fingerprint, unique to each individual and a part of our identity. Unless you’re a singer or perhaps an actor, you have not been taught how to manage your voice to better serve you; in fact, your voice is in control.

Through mental, emotional, and physical tools, you will learn how to a) characterize your current state voice, and manage your voice for your specific need and audience. For many, this means increasing authority, warmth, projection, and melodic capabilities.

A DEEP DIVE: APPEARANCE

Appearance is a key lever of Executive Presence, and Melanie started her career in the fashion world, working in the fashion closet of a major magazine to running global supply chains for iconic American designers. You may choose to focus upon appearance in your coaching journey, or explore it as part of greater executive presence work.

Cultural norms, bias, and style in our appearance will always affect how others perceive us. Perception is reality. Remember that we’re all born naked, so everything you wear is a costume. You can make key decisions about who you want to be and articulate that presence through your appearance.

Through fashion industry know-how and color & fabric expertise, Melanie will walk you through curating your signature style, including wardrobe, accessories, hair, and makeup. This is also highly relevant for those who are interviewing, planning to speak at a major event, or presenting to key stakeholders for the first time.

A DEEP DIVE: PRESENTATION & INTERVIEW PREP

Presentations and Interviews can be key moments in not only developing your executive presence, but also in succeeding in your career. You may choose to focus upon presentation or interview preparation in your coaching journey, or explore it as a part of greater work.

Nailing a major presentation at your company’s town hall, or impressing the VP at your next interview can be the difference between a promotion, an offer, or even the amount of compensation you’re offered. One new promotion or job has an exponential growth effect on your career and salary tomorrow, and therefore it is critical to invest in your success today.

Melanie can tailor your work to your specific presentations and whether it includes written components or decks. Your interview preparation can also be tailored to your industry, job function, company, and resume.