TRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE COACH & GROWTH SEEKER

Coaching For Courageous Transformation

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TRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE COACH & GROWTH SEEKER

Coaching For Courageous Transformation

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I’m a compassionate, transformational life coach, deep listener, and growth seeker. I work with people who are yearning for more out of life, whether that’s more meaning, inner peace, joy or freedom.

My coaching is intuitively led and focuses on blending the inner work required to support deep transformation with grounded action and practical tools. I am guided by a practice of acceptance and integration, welcoming all parts of your being as essential to growth. Rooted in the belief that you already hold your own wisdom and truth, I am here to support your unique journey and help you step into your full potential. 

ABOUT

MEET MELISSA CLARICE

I help my clients to …

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Book a complementary 45-minute session where we will explore what you want to create in your life or what is weighing you down. Learn how I can best support you as a transformational life coach and if it is a good match. Walk away with one clear, actionable step to move towards the life you truly want. 

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  • Institute for Coaching Mastery

  • Mentorship under Krista Williams (Coach, Author, Host of #1 Podcast Almost 30)

  • Internal Family Systems Foundations (IFS)

  • Neuro Linguistic Programming Level I (NLP)

MY CREDENTIALS

12+ years in Corporate Professional Services  

  • 10 years leading high performing teams and developing talent

  • Personally coached 20+ professionals through career transitions and growth journeys 

  • Managed high-performing teams (3-25 members) at top-tier professional services firms

  • Led internal talent development programs in Executive search firm 

  • Designed career progression framework for talent at all levels, from entry to senior leaders

  • Directed accelerated development programs to elevate and retain high-potential leaders

  • Created skills-building L&D experience for contributors, team leaders and emerging execs

DISCOVER YOUR ARCHETYPE

IS IT FOR YOU?

You Might Be Here Because You Are A…

  • High achiever who “has it all” but quietly craves more meaning, depth & connection 

  • Seeker who feels like there is more, but unsure where to begin

  • Go-getter who is constantly in motion, but seeking inner peace

  • Soul craving clarity, confidence & a deeper connection to themselves 

  • Courageous being in transition… navigating career shifts, identity evolution, or redefining success 

  • Professional who feels stretched, unfulfilled, or disconnected despite outward success 

Or Maybe You Are One of These Archetypes …

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Seeker, People Pleaser, Overachiever?

Take the quiz to find out. Better understand yourself, what you may be missing, and see where your opportunity lies.

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WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

SERVICES

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE

3 or 6 Session Package

Flexible coaching packages to meet you where you are and go at your own pace in your transformation.

We’ll explore your desires, challenges, and patterns, creating space for clarity, meaningful shifts & aligned action. 

FOR accelerated Results + Consistent Support

3 Month Container

Designed to support your deepest transformation and accelerate your growth. This container is structured to help you dream big, see your potential, work through what is getting in the way, and lovingly call you forward to step into what you want to create with grounded insights & actions steps.

  • Customized to your unique goals, needs, and what will best serve you

  • Includes 3 sessions per month + 1 week off for integration

  • Key Pillars: Vision & Goals, Strategy Planning, Transformation Work,
    Energy Management, Skills Building

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

  • "She has a rare ability to hold space with authenticity and compassion, while also guiding with clarity, strength, and practical tools that actually move you forward."

    I’ve had the true privilege of witnessing Melissa’s growth and evolution over time, and it has been nothing short of inspiring. She consistently meets every challenge with grace, presence, and courage, always using it as fuel to deepen her wisdom and her service to others. What stands out most about Melissa is how deeply she sees people. She has a rare ability to hold space with authenticity and compassion, while also guiding with clarity, strength, and practical tools that actually move you forward.

    Melissa is not only someone who walks her talk but someone who truly embodies the work. She lives authentically, powerfully, and with so much heart. That’s why I trust her so deeply and recommend her wholeheartedly. And for me, that says a lot, because I’m very discerning about who I endorse. She is the real deal. Authentic, truthful, powerful, and committed to helping people step into their fullest selves. If you have the chance to work with her, you’ll feel just how transformative her presence and guidance can be!

    - KRISTA WILLIAMS
    Coach, Author, Host of #1 Podcast Almost 30

  • "During my time working with Melissa I made huge shifts in every possible way."

    During my time working with Melissa I made huge shifts in every possible way. It's been transformative to say the least ;) . Melissa is attuned, highly supportive and your fangirl. She has deep flexibility to move across a very broad range of topics, focusing on all of me, all my layers and has made the deep work really fun.

    Working with Melissa, you can be met however the topic shows up - her range to go somatic when needed, work through the cognitive layers or whatever is required to step into the new you, is invaluable. Make sure you find that range - that's the game changer.

    - CLAIRE

  • "I gained more confidence in myself with my career and my relationships, and I started gaining more trust with myself."

    I gained more confidence in myself with my career and my relationships, and I started gaining more trust with myself. Melissa is a very welcoming person. You feel safe to express yourself, which can sometimes be intimidating, but she’s so attentive and non-judgmental. I feel so seen and heard in a session with her.

    Self-care isn’t just face masks and spa days, it’s digging deep inside trying to navigate all the complex emotions we as humans experience. This type of work is very helpful, and having someone to help you navigate that makes you feel heard and seen is important, and it gives you tools and helpful tips on how to work on these things, and that is exactly what she does.

    - MIRANDA

     

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MY PHILOSOPHY

I believe everyone deserves a life they love. A life rich with what matters most. And I believe anyone can create it, if they build the vision, trust the process, and have the right blend of focus, persistence, support, strategy and tools.

I believe in going after big goals and bold dreams. That small actions build into big results, and that it’s about continuing to show up. 

Consistency is key. Compassion is even more important. And learning to embrace every part of yourself along the way makes all the difference.

Life is a teacher, and when we wake up to the wisdom within it, we can choose to create with it rather than resist it. Our time and energy are precious, and when we direct them toward what we truly want, incredible things become possible.

I believe everyone carries a light within: an inner knowing, a quiet wisdom. If we get curious and still enough to listen, the answers will follow. From there, it’s about working smart, learning from others, and taking one small courageous step at a time.

Creating simple routines. Finding practical tools. A willingness to try things on. Keeping what works, releasing what doesn’t.

Investing in your growth, joy, and fulfillment is never wasted. The journey may not follow a straight line, but it always leads somewhere worthwhile. Often, it brings us to something far more powerful than we ever set out to achieve.

I Feel Seen!

MY STORY

I grew up in a small town in West Texas, and although I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up, I knew how I wanted to feel.

I found myself longing for a life that felt rich, meaningful, and filled with joy. I didn’t have a roadmap, but I had a knowing: I was meant for more. 

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Driven by that longing, I spent the next decade chasing success… graduating with honors, climbing the corporate ladder, and checking every box: active social life, rigorous fitness routine, and saying yes to everything.

And then 8 years ago, it all caught up with me. Despite my 6-figure salary, material success, and my life appearing to be put together, I was unhappy and unwell on the inside. The truth is, an ache had been building within me for years… I just convinced myself I was successfully outrunning it by achieving the next promotion, moving to NYC, constantly traveling, partying, exercising, and going, going, going. And while this worked for a while, when I moved back to Texas, life felt like it came to a screeching halt. 

I woke up in my apartment alone and filled with anxiety. I felt like I couldn’t get out of bed, much less run anymore. I knew something needed to change. And this is when I started making decisions to face my discomfort. Find myself. And eventually heal. A journey that has led me to uncover who I truly am, what I desire, and how to step into being the woman I always knew I was meant to be, a woman I am really proud of. I fell in love with myself. I found my life partner. And I found my true calling: to step out of corporate and into coaching. 

Corporate was one of my greatest teachers. It gave me invaluable experience, revealed my strengths, and illuminated my gifts: helping others learn and grow. It allowed me to discover what I am capable of, clarified what I truly value, and became a catalyst for seeking balance… across all areas of my life and within myself. What I loved most was the one-on-one coaching: developing talent and supporting people to thrive in their lives both personally and professionally. 

What I learned along the way is that there isn’t always a big moment where everything changes. Often, it’s a million small moments when things start to shift. It’s the little things that add up. That create momentum. That create a flywheel effect. Through patience and persistence, I learned how to create a life that I love. And now I am honored to help others do the same. 

Lived Experience & Soul Expertise

The most powerful tools I bring to my work are not just learned, they are lived experiences from my own journey.

These experiences are foundational to how I support others: with empathy, clarity, and a deep understanding of what real transformation takes.  I’ve walked these paths myself, and that’s what allows me to walk beside others with trust and truth. 

    • Stopped doing things out of obligation and started honoring what I truly wanted, even when that meant saying no

    • Unlearned my “good girl” conditioning and embraced all parts of myself, allowing me to show up more fully & authentically, which led to more liberation, self-love & joy

    • Released over-responsibility and shifted from performing for others to honoring my truth

    • Learned to say no, set honest boundaries, and express myself with clarity & consistency

    • Gained deep awareness of enmeshed dynamics and reclaimed my individuality from guilt, confusion, and fear 

    • Acknowledged the parts of me that felt uncomfortable in intimate relationships and the fear beneath my need for connection

    • Learned how to create safety within myself, allowing me to release anxiety and experience more ease & connection with others 

    • Liberated myself from emotional turmoil and doing too much by learning to let go, allowing me to feel more balanced within myself and cultivate relationships that feel more fulfilling  

    • Learned how to question my beliefs and shift my mindset to experience more joy, expansiveness and abundance, focusing on what is possible & good rather than lack 

    • Shifted my relationship to masculine and feminine energy, enabling me to soften, receive, and embrace more aspects of myself

    • Found a new quiet power in my own presence: being rather than doing 

    • Built a compassionate relationship with my inner critic, allowing me to soften and meet this part of me rather than push it away or feel beat down by it

    • Overcame limiting beliefs & patterns that kept me hustling for validation externally 

    • Uncovered a worthiness within myself that is not tied to other people’s opinions or judgements, allowing me to feel more confident & free 

    • Learned how to listen to my inner wisdom and intuition through slowing down

    • Built a relationship with myself that is sacred by creating more spaciousness in my life

    • Let go of who I thought I needed to be and embraced all parts of me to show up as a more alive, authentic version of myself  

    • Stepped off the path of perfection and achievement to follow my soul into coaching and deeper purpose 

    • Built deeper relationships by leaning into vulnerability, practicing honesty and courageous communication 

    • Learned how to regulate my emotions and respond thoughtfully with true expression rather than react from a defensive place 

    • Got honest about the areas in my life that felt out-of-step with my values and worked to evolve these with patience and persistence so that I now live a life that feels more honest, true and happier

    • Stepped out of fear and lack and into trust and creation, using my gifts to serve others through coaching 

LIFE COACHING FOR COURAGEOUS TRANSFORMATION

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