Melanie Stern is my secret weapon.

I met Melanie during one of the most pivotal times in my life. The murkiness of my career and business weighed on me in light of several life transitions, a global pandemic, and civil unrest. Melanie’s approach to coaching began with an empathetic discussion of where I was mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, which served as the basis for us devising a strategy for my career. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Melanie is insightful, caring, and a willing listener. Her advice and counsel were key in helping me land the CDO role I currently occupy. I recommend her as one of the best career coaches out there. Thanks, Mel!

I had the privilege of working with Melanie Stern as my career coach during a pivotal time in my professional journey, and I can confidently say that it was a game-changer. Melanie possesses an extraordinary talent for providing structured coaching that not only accommodated my busy schedule but also propelled me toward tangible results in my job search. What truly set Melanie apart was her unwavering ability to keep me motivated and focused, even during the most challenging moments of my career transition. Her effective approach consistently led to interviews and job offers, making what initially seemed like an insurmountable task feel achievable. Beyond her remarkable coaching prowess, Melanie excels at aligning personal and professional values with job search strategies. She guided me with precision, ensuring that every career move resonated with my authentic self and long-term goals. Melanie served as a steadfast compass, empowering me to stay true to my values and strategy throughout the entire process. Thanks to Melanie's invaluable guidance, I successfully transitioned to a new industry and a new role within the nonprofit sector. Working with her has been nothing short of transformative, and I wholeheartedly recommend Melanie to anyone seeking expert career guidance and support.

I am excited to recommend Melanie. She is an exceptional career coach and LinkedIn content writer. Melanie is not only talented, kind, and professional, but she also creates a supportive atmosphere that helps you find the confidence you need to pursue what you want for your career. Melanie is a genius at taking your information and turning it into a LinkedIn profile that really works for you and showcases your personality and achievements. She also has a bag of tools for you to unpack and use on your journey. If you're feeling stuck and hesitant about following your path, Melanie is the perfect person to provide the clarity and motivation you need. Highly recommend.

Melanie is a wonderful coach who provides very tactical strategies for searching for, finding, and securing your next dream role. I met Melanie during a very pivotal time of feeling "stuck," and with her support and teachings, I was able to go out and really get after my next perfect move. What I liked most about working with Melanie is how structured her materials are - I gained very practical strategies to carry with me as I move through my career. Highly recommend working with Melanie if you are needing some extra support to unstick yourself and make your next big career move!

Melanie is an incredibly supportive coach who invests not just time but careful attention for all of her clients. She truly goes above and beyond. Melanie ensures that her clients get what they need—often even more—and is personable and compassionate in the process. I can not recommend Melanie enough.

Melanie Stern is one of the most passionate, strategic, professional recruiters I have worked with. I had the pleasure of working with Melanie both as a client and as a candidate. Having the unique experience of observing her behavior from both sides, I can say with a lot of confidence that she’s not simply a recruiter; she’s a “strategic matchmaker.” When I first talked to Melanie, I wasn’t on the hunt for a new job, but she presented the opportunity in a way that really connected it with my career development (both past and future). Throughout the process, I learned a lot about her. How committed she was about finding the right candidate while also making sure the job opportunity was the right fit for me too. Melanie is a terrific coach, very upfront, always providing clear guidance and ongoing communication. Her behavior has always been the same, no matter if I was her client or a candidate. Melanie is strategic. She is not there just to fill a position or find a candidate. She is committed to understanding what success should look like, focusing on the big picture, and making sure business objectives are met. Melanie is a matchmaker. In an era where digital matchmaking has made finding candidates fairly easy, she can make the difference between hiring someone and hiring the right person. In the marketing communications industry, the only asset we have is our people. For us, hiring people with the right skills and experience is not enough. We need to make sure we bring in the best talent, those who have the kind of values and leadership that will create an impact on our company. That’s where Melanie’s magic comes into play. I strongly recommend Melanie. Her determination to find the right “strategic match” will definitely challenge your initial thoughts on the position you are trying to fill. She always asks lots of questions to make sure she understands what you really need. Some candidates she presents might not seem like the right fit at first glance because she doesn’t always fish in the obvious places. Melanie goes beyond reviewing résumés, she will spend plenty of time talking to the candidate in order to make sure that he/she is the one. Her expertise is in matching the right candidate to the right opportunity, so both sides accomplish their goals. If you are looking for more than simply filling a position, if what you are looking for is a strategic matchmaker, you should definitely talk to Melanie.

A few months ago, I decided to invest in myself by seeking an Executive Coach, and I'm so glad I was introduced to Melanie! She has provided incredible insights that I've been able to utilize to mold and shape my professional brand. I highly recommend having Melanie in your corner. She truly cares about helping a person become their very best professional version of themselves.