Understand your strengths.
Create meaningful change.

Mel, strengths-based coach in Adelaide, smiling in a café setting

Practical, strengths-based coaching for greater clarity, confidence and wellbeing in life and work.

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Does this sound familiar?

You might be here if…

✓ You want things to feel more energising or manageable, but don’t know where to start

✓ You feel pulled in different directions and need clarity on what to prioritise

✓ You know what matters and you’re ready for change, but need help working out the way forward

Sound like you? You’re in the right place.

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Who I work with

Individuals

Wanting more clarity, direction, or control.

Parents

Wanting to show up in a way that feels calm and aligned to their values.

Young people

Building confidence and direction.

Leaders

Navigating growth, change, or increased responsibility.

Teams and organisations

Wanting more effective, energising ways of working.

How we work together

Here’s the thing, you already have insight, experience, and strengths to draw on. Together, we use them to work out what matters most and what to do next - then get started.

NO. 1

Start where you are

We begin with where you are and what matters most to you.

NO. 2

Get clear on what matters

Together, we make sense of your thinking, identify what to focus on, and turn that into practical next steps.

NO. 3

Put it into practice

We work in a practical, collaborative way so you can try things out in real situations and build from there.

1:1 Coaching

Personalised, strengths-based coaching to help you move forward on what matters.
Skills Discovery Debrief

A one-off session using Cappfinity’s Skills Discovery tool (formerly known as the Strengths Profile)
Best Self Group Coaching

Small group coaching designed to help people better understand and use their strengths in everyday life.
Teams and Organisations

I work with teams and organisations to embed a strengths-based approach into how people work, lead, and develop.

From my clients

“Mel has been a wonderful sounding board during my job search. Her strengths-based coaching helped me focus on roles and organisations that truly aligned with my skills and values, and take clear steps toward them.”

SARAH
General Manager
“Mel is easy to talk to, and I’m never anxious about seeking her guidance. She challenged me to think differently and helped me use my strengths to create practical strategies and follow through on my goals.”

DAVID
Consultant
“I'm very grateful for the support and guidance I have received from Mel. She has made a real difference in my life. She listens without judgement, asks me the right questions, and helps me see things more clearly when I feel stuck. Mel's encouragement and guidance has helped me grow, make better decisions about my life/career and she makes me feel more confident in myself. I'm grateful for everything I've learnt, and I encourage anyone considering a life coach to reach out to Mel - you won't regret it!”

SIGALIT
1:1 Coaching client
Mel has supported Solutions+ for 18+ months and has become a trusted partner to our business, bringing strategic HR expertise, strengths-based coaching and engaging workshop facilitation. Her ability to build trust, challenge thinking and deliver practical outcomes, whether coaching individuals or facilitating teams online or in person, has had a positive impact on our people and culture. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

ALLAN
CEO, Solutions+
Mel was fantastic! Such a positive energy and engaging session.

RENAE
Teacher
I love how kind, supportive and caring Mel is, she listens to what everyone thinks.

YOUNG PERSON
Group training program
Have really enjoyed the last 2 webinars. I think the content is presented well and is very useful.

PARENT

Mel seated and smiling, positive psychology coach offering coaching in Adelaide and online across Australia

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Hi, I’m Mel!

I’ve spent over 30 years working in education, coaching, and facilitation, supporting people to understand their strengths and use them in meaningful, practical ways.

My work is grounded in positive psychology and shaped by real-life experience, with a focus on what works in everyday life.

How I can help

Through strengths-based coaching, I help you get clear on what matters most right now and move forward on it - whether that’s working toward a goal, making a change, or getting unstuck.

This is practical, real-life work you can use straight away:

✓ tailored to you, no one-size-fits-all

✓ simple tools grounded in evidence

✓ applied in real situations

Most people leave sessions with something they can try straight away, along with clearer insight and a practical way forward.

What people gain

People I work with often tell me they:

✓ get clearer on what they want and what matters most

✓ start making progress toward goals that previously felt out of reach

✓ feel more confident in their decisions

✓ use their energy more intentionally

✓ feel steadier and more capable during change

✓ trust themselves more in everyday life

This is what it looks like to feel more like yourself - at your best.

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Why strengths matter

You already have what you need - ways of thinking, working, and responding that come more naturally to you.

When you understand what these strengths are and lean into them, things start to shift.

You feel more energised, make clearer decisions, and handle challenges with more confidence.

We all have things that drain us or don’t come as easily. But when you focus on what works for you, you feel more in control, more like yourself - at your best.

See if this is a fit for you

Let’s start with a conversation

If you’re curious about working together, we can begin with a short, no-pressure chat to talk about where you’re at and what you’d like to focus on.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out.

Understand your strengths.
Create meaningful change.