Melissa Shapiro
Hi! I’m Melissa - an ICF certified coach who loves helping people find practical ways to align their goals, daily actions, and mindset around what matters most to them.
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When I think about what matters most to me (i.e. my values) the words Contribution and Connection always come to the top of the list, which is why I find this work so fun and interesting!
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I bring an optimistic, problem-solving approach to my coaching - knowing that every challenge has a number of possible solutions. (I think this is my prior engineering background coming out!) My clients have shared that this approach provides them with a sense of calm, and helps to expand their thinking on possible ideas and ways forward.
I’m based in Seattle, Washington and have worked with clients from across the globe on both professional and personal goals. My clients include senior executives at both large corporations and start-ups, new front-line managers, technical leaders, parents returning to work from parental leave, and friends who are exploring career options, to name a few.
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In addition to coaching, both individually and in groups, I love developing and facilitating workshops aimed at building both skills and confidence. I also enjoy utilizing my Talent Development background to work with teams and organizations to analyze and uncover root causes of people/culture-related challenges they’re facing and come up with realistic solutions.
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Prior to co-founding Together We, I began my career in engineering and product roles, but have spent most of my 20+ years working in Talent Development at large companies. My work has ranged from new employee recruitment and success to developing and facilitating programs for the company’s top leadership. I’ve been fortunate to work in global roles for most of my career, with the highlight being getting to live in beautiful (and delicious!) Penang, Malaysia for 2 years.
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When I’m not coaching, you can find me watching a movie or show with my family, driving my teenage kids to a theater rehearsal or sports practice, taking a walk with my husband and dog, going for coffee or wine with friends, doing some sort of at-home exercise program, or reading a book and quietly recharging.
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