Melanie E.

Melanie E.

5.0

Ex-McKinsey Voice Actor & TED Speaker on Executive Presence & Communication

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Studied at Columbia Business School

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Worked at McKinsey & Company

Available tomorrow at 6:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 3 hours

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Melanie’s Communication Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Executive

500+ people coached for Communication

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Melanie has helped clients get into these companies:

I am a professional PCC Certified Executive Coach and that has been featured in major news outlets such as Forbes, NBC, TEDx, and more. While I coach on a variety of professional topics, I am most known for my specialty in executive presence and communication. I'm also a trained Voice Actor, and can teach you how to change your voice and overall communication style. MY COMMUNICATION SPECIALITIES: • Executive Presence - I created the proprietary framework called the Espeland Method™ • Storytelling - I created the proprietary framework called the Story Formula™ • Voice Coaching • Communication • Public Speaking • Interview Preparation WHO YOU ARE: • Executive to middle management to intern - any level • I proudly work with everyone—regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religion, or anything else WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT: • Increased Earning Potential and Promotions • Improved Confidence • Actionable Strategies • Interview Readiness • Stronger Negotiation Skills • Better Relationships

Melanie can help with:

Conflict Resolution

Presentation Skills

Nonverbal Communication

Cross-Cultural Communication

Negotiation Skills

Effective Communication

Persuasion and Influence

Active Listening

Melanie also coaches for MBA, Executive, Career Development, and Life. View all.

About Melanie

✨ Melanie is a highly experienced, multi-disciplinary coach featured in Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, TEDx, and more. Through Leland, she offers her expertise in MBA Admissions Coaching & Executive Coaching, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Why do I coach?

✨Coaching and mentoring is my calling! I've been a natural mentor since childhood, and I’m incredibly grateful to have built a career as a professional coach. 💼 I am ICF-Certified at the PCC level, and have completed a variety of certification and enrichment programs in coaching and storytelling. My journey has allowed me to blend my passion for helping others with my deep expertise, and every day I’m inspired to help clients achieve their personal and professional growth. 🙏

Work Experience

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MBA Admissions Interviewer

Columbia Business School

2020 - Present

Admissions Committee Experience

Member of the MBA Alumni Ambassador Program, actively interviewing candidates for CBS.

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Executive Coach

Espeland Enterprises

2015 - Present

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MBA Admissions Coach

Espeland Enterprises

2015 - Present

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Senior Lead, Strategy & Innovation

Macy's

2019 - 2020

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Consultant

McKinsey & Company

2016 - 2018

Education

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Columbia Business School

MBA

2015 - 2017

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London Business School

MBA, Study Abroad

2016 - 2016

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Cornell University

BS

2004 - 2007

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