Melissa E. Anders
Burnout coach for women in STEM
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Stress and burnoutHealthy habitsWork-life balanceMindset and habitsWomen's empowermentBurnout and resilienceWomen in leadership |
| Works with | Women, Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | MSc |
Melissa E. Anders is a life coach who helps women in STEM break the habits that lead to burnout. She left a PhD and built a career in research strategy, where she helped raise over $50M in funding. Since 2018 she has coached hundreds of women in STEM. She also leads workshops for organizations and employee resource groups across North America. Her talk on burnout that looks like success was featured by the Association for Women in Science's Massachusetts chapter.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa works with high-achieving women in STEM who feel worn down even though their careers look strong. She helps them change the habits behind overwork and burnout.
- Burnout that hides behind career success
- Feeling always behind even when work gets done
- Overwork on evenings, weekends and vacations
- Perfectionism and people-pleasing at work
- Taking real rest without guilt
- Building a career that feels meaningful
- Letting go of habits that quietly cost energy
Who Melissa works with
Melissa's clients are women in STEM who have done well in demanding systems. They include scientists, software engineers, senior data managers, writers, project managers, program managers and directors. Most work in biotech companies, consulting companies, universities and research institutes. Many have earned degrees and promotions but still feel exhausted.
Background and qualifications
Melissa left her PhD and built a new career in research strategy. In that work she helped raise over $50M in funding and earned promotions. She still burned out, and coaching support helped her learn to lead herself in a new way. She built small habits that lasted. She started coaching in 2018 and has since worked with hundreds of women in STEM. She also started a business and moved into speaking, marketing and sales. She holds an MSc.
Melissa E. Anders pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching for women in STEM
- Workshops for organizations and ERG groups
- Free guide on impact without burnout
Melissa E. Anders reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former research strategy professional who helped raise over $50M in funding and now coaches women in STEM on burnout.
Best for women in STEM who have achieved a lot and want to stop burning out without starting their careers over.
Common questions
How much does Melissa E. Anders charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $100 to $150 an hour. Message Melissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melissa E. Anders help with?
Melissa E. Anders helps with burnout that hides behind career success, feeling always behind even when work gets done, overwork on evenings, weekends and vacations and perfectionism and people-pleasing at work.
Is Melissa E. Anders certified?
Melissa E. Anders lists: MSc.
Does Melissa offer workshops for organizations?
Yes. She partners with organizations and ERG groups across North America to help teams spot burnout that hides as success and build cultures that support lasting performance.
What kinds of STEM professionals does Melissa coach?
She coaches scientists, software engineers, senior data managers, writers, project managers, program managers and directors. Her clients come from biotech, consulting, universities and research institutes.
How do I contact Melissa E. Anders?
Send Melissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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