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Will: Head of Design, Austin, USA
"If you find yourself at a career crossroads, I highly recommend scheduling a session with Mel Fox Dhar. Mel is an empathetic thought partner who guided me through an engaging process of self-reflection, helping me determine who I aspired to be (and who I didn't want to be) in the next phase of my career. She encouraged me to deeply explore my values and strengths, which enabled me to gain clarity about my desires for my new role (which led me to Square 🙌 🎉) and then position myself effectively for it. This experience was truly rewarding, especially if you're in a situation where you're contemplating your next steps or seeking a path that aligns better with your purpose. Thanks Mel! You rock :)"
Ross: Product Marketing Manager, London, UK
"Mel has been fantastic with the support and guidance she has provided me over the last few months. She has helped me tackle many product marketing-related career challenges and has been a great sounding board when deciding which routes to explore within my career.”
Holly: Senior HR Leader, New York, USA
"Mel was instrumental in my interview prep for a high level leadership role at Amazon. She had in-depth knowledge of the culture, what to expect, and the dynamics of how the interviews would be structured. She also gave me an overview of the compensation philosophy so I could be informed going into salary negotiations. Highly recommend!"
Jasmeet: Sr Product Manager, Seattle, USA
"If you find yourself struggling to bring your best self to an interview, hire Mel. After being laid off and going through a personal crisis, the best investment I made in myself was to work with Mel. She helped me embrace an empowerment mindset that helped me interview confidently. Together, we worked through providing concise responses to common interview questions in my field and re-defined all my perceived losses as learning experiences. She made sure that when I spoke, I did not contradict my experience and was able to highlight my best self.
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What sets Mel apart from other folks I’ve worked with her ability to listen to you, your experience, and cater her communication style so you walk away really understanding your strengths and areas to improve. Simply put, her feedback is to the point and rooted in examples that are relevant to you.
A lot of us are great employees, managers, leaders and yet everyone can use a coach like Mel."
Louise: Executive Producer, London, UK
"After a period of career stagnation, Mel has been an invaluable voice of reason to me when dealing with presumptions that I couldn't get out of the rut that I was in. By working with me to identify my core skills and strengths, Mel has reminded me that one bad experience does not mean that I can't go on to bigger or better things. I now know what I want the next stage of my career to look like and more importantly, I feel that I can achieve it."
Eugenio: VP International Business Strategy, Houston, USA
"I got to know Mel through friends and common interests when I was in need of personal and professional coaching, and I cannot tell you what a wonderful human being and professional she is.
Drawing from her extensive experience at Amazon and Microsoft, Mel offers invaluable insights for individuals considering career transitions or industry changes. Her skillful questioning not only encourages deep reflection but also pushes you to expand your horizons, making her an exceptional coach.
Her insightful guidance and unwavering support have been instrumental in helping me achieve personal and professional goals. Mel's expertise and dedication make her a standout coach and now, someone I can truly call a friend."
Holly: Product Lead, Tucson, USA
"I can’t say enough about how much Mel helped me refocus my career goals. From the tactics on how to get my resume noticed to asking the big life questions, she was there all the way. Once I started applying for jobs using her guidance, I received ~25% response rate from recruiters wanting to talk—unheard of in the current market. Within 6 weeks, I accepted an offer for a product manager role at an amazing company.
I highly recommend working with Mel on any type of career or life goals you might have. She’s amazing."
Charlotte: Product Lead, London, UK
"I cannot recommend Mel enough. She is simply amazing.
I started working with Mel when I was at a crossroads and my confidence was in the toilet. Through her coaching, homework, and really pushing me to dive into my strengths, likes and dislikes, I was able to come back from burnout and chart my own path forward.
She knows Amazon, but she knows people more. She is able to really get to to crux of who you are as a person and the value you bring. Thank you Mel, 2024 ended a lot more positively for me, because of you!"
Yvonne: Principal Product Manager, Seattle, USA
"After effectively "climbing the corporate ladder" for the last decade, I was hitting a low point in my career - feeling stuck in my role, insecure about how I was perceived, far away from my goals, and on the verge of burning out. I knew I wanted to make changes but was unsure how to start.
Working with Mel was tremendously helpful. Mel's coaching focuses on both the big picture (values, priorities) and the tactical how-to's (networking talk track, sample scripts for critical conversations, interviews, etc.,). Through our sessions together, Mel helped me gain clarity on what I was looking for, rediscover my super powers, and develop effective narratives showcasing these unique skills and experiences that set me apart. This clarity and confidence enabled me to successfully negotiate multiple opportunities, eventually leading to a new role that increased my scope and doubled my team size.
I'm thankful for Mel's coaching and perspectives and would highly recommend her to anyone that may be feeling a little lost and rusty in navigating their careers. "
Alison: UX Design Manager, Seattle, USA
“After being laid off from Amazon, I worked with Mel to craft my narrative as a design leader, starting from my IC work to when I officially moved into a people manager role. Her feedback was invaluable, giving me an impactful resume and concise talking points. With her help, I was able to move quickly on opportunities and land a new leadership gig.”
Jacky: Head of Marketing, Vancouver, CA
"During the Covid pandemic, like many others, I began to ask myself if I was on the right path. I wanted to be intentional about my career choices and confident in identifying roles that energize me and allow me to do my best work.
Working with Mel made the biggest difference. Through our sessions, I rediscovered my unique value and perspective, and I became clear on what I truly want (and, even more importantly, what I don’t want). This clarity has empowered me to make confident decisions, leading to a transition into a role that better aligns with my career aspirations, interests, and passions.
Thanks to Mel’s guidance and support, I am thriving, happier in my work, and contributing my best. And I have peace of mind and the confidence that I am on track to achieving my goals."
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