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Featured Testimonials

💬 Yvonne – Principal Product Manager, Seattle

“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...

Mel helped me gain clarity on what I was looking for, rediscover my superpowers, 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.”

💬 Jasmeet – Senior Product Manager, Seattle

“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.

What sets Mel apart is 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. 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.”

💬 Will – Head of Design, Austin

“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 :)”

💬 Charlotte – Product Leader, London

“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 the 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!”

💬 Holly, Product Leader, Tucson

"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."

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Alison, UX Design Leader, Seattle

“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.”

Ross: Product Marketing Manager, London,

"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.”

Anna: UX Leader, Washington, D.C.

"I had the pleasure to work with Mel for my next step on my career. Mel was recommended to me by a few former colleagues from work, telling me how much she helped them, so I instantly trusted them.

After a few stressful moments in my career, layoff, moving countries 2 times, changing teams due to external factors, and many other reasons I was feeling stuck and unmotivated. Mel helped me navigate all my blockers and coached me to regain my focus and strength to get my next step. She helped me not only on the professional side but also on the personal side through detailed, specific, and accurate coaching. I valued her energy and time dedicated to me and I'm thankful for our sessions together that helped me reach out what I was looking for. I highly recommend Mel!"

Ruben: Product Leader, Los Angeles

"Working with Mel was great! I signed up for coaching because I wanted to improve my personal brand and learn how to communicate my value more clearly. From the start, Mel brought a structured, thoughtful approach that made it easy to follow along, track progress, and focus on the areas where I needed the most support.

What stood out to me was how effectively Mel helped me define my personal brand, which had felt unclear for a long time. Through our sessions, I gained clarity and confidence in how I show up, especially when having growth conversations with industry leaders.

Thanks to Mel's guidance, I now have a clear path for growth in my career and the tools I need to execute on it. I’m excited about where this journey is going and incredibly grateful for the impact coaching has already had!”

Sheelu: Product Marketing Leader, Seattle

"I highly recommend Mel to anyone figuring out their next steps in their career. Mel dropped into my LinkedIn messages just at the right time as I was struggling with questions like - What am I good at? What do I like doing? And where do those things intersect? What does that mean for my life and career? Through her structured approach and cohort-based coaching I was able to get clarity not only on those questions but also how my values and personal goals play into my short-to-medium-to-long term plans.

I am someone who prefers to be able to bounce ideas around and so her small group coaching was the right mix of individualized attention via 1:1 sessions coupled with the group calls that allowed me to get different perspectives and learns from others’ experiences, and stay accountable to making progress. It felt like career therapy in the best way! Especially if you are someone working in big tech, Mel just gets it. With a dose of humor and incredibly helpful reframes and actionable advice, she has helped me and continues to help me with working towards my professional goals. Investing in Mel was an investment in myself that I would make again."

Alton: Performance Marketer, New York

"I came across Mel while searching for a career coach who not only understood the ins and outs of marketing and tech but could also provide the kind of guidance I needed. After working with a few other coaches, Mel was a breath of fresh air—warm, personable, and refreshingly direct, which was exactly what I was looking for. She didn’t just help me gain confidence in my interviews; she empowered me to uncover my unique strengths and stand out in a competitive market, all while keeping my personal career goals front and center.

What truly sets Mel apart is her dedication. She went above and beyond in responding to my emails with thoughtful, detailed feedback and always brought fresh, invaluable insights to our sessions—insights I never would’ve discovered on my own. Mel is more than just a career coach; she's a career therapist and a true partner in your journey. I'm incredibly grateful we crossed paths."

Holly: Senior HR Leader, New York

"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!"

Shelley, Executive Biz Partner, Seattle

“Before working with Mel, I was struggling. After a layoff—my first in a 28-year career—I questioned my worth and was stuck in a cycle of self-doubt. A year of applying for roles led nowhere, and I felt lost trying to reconcile my entertainment and tech experience in today’s job market.

Then, I remembered a thoughtful comment on my LinkedIn layoff post from Mel Fox Dhar. Unlike other coaches I knew, Mel understood the unique challenges of my industry and the environment I came from. Her experience gave her the perspective I needed.

Mel was patient and insightful. She helped me overcome the obstacles, identify my goals, and translate my diverse skills into a compelling narrative. Through her coaching exercises and candid guidance, I experienced a massive shift in confidence and took control of my narrative and personal brand. For the first time in years, I felt aligned with my values.

The results were transformational: within a month, I secured four major opportunities, nailed several interviews, and had two offers. Mel’s coaching extended through the negotiation process, helping me make the best choice for my career.

Now, six weeks into my new role, I’m showing up with more confidence than I’ve felt in years. I’ve learned the importance of seeking outside perspective, investing in myself, and embracing my unique career history.
Mel’s no-nonsense, empathetic, and humorous approach was exactly what I needed to make this leap. I couldn’t have done it without her.

Thank you, Mel!”

Louise: Executive Producer, London

"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."

Shannon: Marketing Consultant, Sacramento

"I am excited to share my experience working with Mel as my career coach. Mel played a crucial role in helping me pivot my career from a state of burnout to successfully launching my own business. I knew I wanted to start my own business and use my background and skillset to help multiple clients but I had no idea where and how to start and it felt daunting and overwhelming!

Mel's expertise in building a personal brand, crafting my offer, and honing my pitch was invaluable. She provided actionable insights and personalized strategies that enabled me to present myself confidently in the marketplace.
Thanks to Mel's guidance, I now have my own consulting business. I love that my new career gives me the freedom and autonomy to be my own boss and the flexibility to support multiple clients.

I highly recommend Mel to anyone looking to make a significant career transition or seeking clarity and direction in their professional journey."

Stacey: Account Manager, Toronto

"Fresh out of an entrepreneurial foray, I wanted to re-enter the paid workforce, but was unsure how to position my transferrable skills. A former colleague recommended Mel, and I signed up for a group coaching session. I’ve been truly impressed with Mel’s compassion, sense of humour and methodology. This is a structured course where Mel truly gets to know her counselees’ superpowers, their saboteurs, and truly drives for the root causes of their decisions. The group coaching format is unique in the career coaching arena, and the different points of view add a lot of value. To date, I’ve been made aware of a multitude of factors I had not considered during previous job searches. I would not hesitate to recommend Mel’s course to anyone considering a career change, even those without a “Big Tech” background."

Anthony: Executive Producer, Tucson

"I highly recommend Mel for her exceptional coaching skills. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate significant personal growth, including making healthier lifestyle choices. Additionally, her insights and guidance have profoundly influenced my thinking about my career and potential opportunities. Her approach is compassionate, insightful, and truly transformative. Anyone looking to achieve personal and professional growth would greatly benefit from her expertise."