
Melanie E.
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Ex-McKinsey Voice Actor & TED Speaker on Executive Presence & Communication
Studied at Columbia Business School

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

MBA Admissions Interviewer
Columbia Business School
2020 - Present
Admissions Committee Experience
Member of the MBA Alumni Ambassador Program, actively interviewing candidates for CBS.

Executive Coach
Espeland Enterprises
2015 - Present

MBA Admissions Coach
Espeland Enterprises
2015 - Present
Senior Lead, Strategy & Innovation
Macy's
2019 - 2020

Consultant
McKinsey & Company
2016 - 2018
Education
Columbia Business School
MBA
2015 - 2017

London Business School
MBA, Study Abroad
2016 - 2016

Cornell University
BS
2004 - 2007
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