Hi, I'm Melanie!
I help mums move forward in their careers while staying connected to themselves and the
parent they want to be.

I’m here for you in those messy, confusing in-between times - when change feels scary and uncertain - and I love seeing you come out the other side clear, confident, and more yourself.

Whatever transition you’re navigating - rethinking your career path, searching for a family-friendly role, returning to work after maternity leave, or stepping into leadership - I offer career counselling to help you understand who you are now and what you want and need. Career coaching turns that insight into action, and together we’ll map out a clear path towards the career and life you want.​
Take Your Next Step On Your Working Mum Journey
If you’re figuring out what’s next or navigating change, career counselling helps you understand yourself and what matters most, and career coaching supports you to turn that insight into practical steps forward.

Career Counselling 
Career counselling gives you a supportive space to slow things down and understand who you are now and what you want moving forward. It's about self-understanding, insight, and reconnecting to yourself and with what matters to you as you consider your next step. 
You might come to career counselling if: 
  • You know you want to make a change in your career but feel uncertain or stuck about how to move forward​
  • Blocks like low confidence, self-doubt or imposter syndrome are holding you back
  • You are looking for more meaning and purpose - understanding what drives and motivates you​ 
  • You want to identify your skills, strengths, and talents
  • You are questioning your professional identity and wondering who you are now and what matters most to you
  • ​You are struggling with work–life balance or looking for a career that fits your life, not just your job​​​​
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Career Coaching  
Career coaching is for when you’re ready to take action. It gives you practical support to clarify your goals, plan and execute next steps, and build confidence - helping you move forward in your career with clarity, purpose and momentum. ​
You might come to career coaching if: 
  • You are ready to take action but unsure where or how to start 
  • You are looking to pivot to a new role or industry and want support to clarify your direction, build confidence, and take steps forward 
  • You are searching for a new job and want help with your strategy, applications, interviews, or networking 
  • You are preparing for a promotion, leadership or other progression opportunity
  • You need structure, focus, and accountability to maintain momentum and achieve your career goals​​​
I couldn't have made the change I did without Melanie's support. She helped me uncover what truly matters to me, rebuild my confidence, and get clear on what I was really looking for in the next chapter of my career - and how to make the change happen.

- Nicola
Ready to find work that feels like "you"?
Career Crossroads takes you from uncertainty about your next step to a clear vision and plan for a career that fits you. You’ll work through reflective exercises, questionnaires, and journaling prompts to clarify your thinking, uncover new possibilities, and create practical next steps.
Join WHM Job Seekers -
​our job coaching group
WHM Job Seekers is for mums who are actively looking for their next role or figuring out what comes next. You’ll get practical job search support, advice and accountability - alongside encouragement from other women navigating their next transition.
Are you eligible for free
job coaching?
​AVGS Job Coaching is fully funded support to help you plan your next career move and make progress in your job search. In this guide, you’ll find out whether you qualify for the programme, the steps to apply, and what the coaching involves. 
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Melanie helped me prepare for returning to work in a way that felt realistic and empowering. I went back feeling organised, confident, and ready to make an impact.

- Ruchi

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Take steps forward in your personal & professional life - with a support team cheering you on every step of the way.
Working with Melanie gave me the structure, guidance, and accountability I needed to find a role that actually fits my life as a mum. After years out of the workforce, I finally feel like I’m in a job I really enjoy - and that works for my family too.

​- Elena
In The Resource Hub
Explore my free library of practical tools - including checklists, a quiz, and a cheat sheet - designed to
support you through career transitions, from returning to work after maternity leave
to stepping into leadership.
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