Melissa Gibans
Accountability and burnout coach based in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $140 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | CPCC; ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Certificate; Co-Active Training Institute training |
Melissa Gibans is an accountability and burnout coach who helps people find more ease and purpose in life. She earned her coaching certificate through the Co-Active Training Institute. Before coaching, she worked at a Fortune 10 company, where she led global teams and programs and served as an internal coach. She has coached people in many countries and lives in San Diego, California. Inclusive, culturally-informed coaching is central to her work.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa helps people solve problems, work through challenges, and explore a new or current chapter of life.
- Burnout and stress
- Accountability for personal goals
- Life transitions
- Finding balance
- Living more authentically
- Solving problems and working through challenges
Who Melissa works with
Melissa has coached people around the world. Her clients come from many backgrounds, life stages, and reasons for seeking coaching.
Background and qualifications
Melissa trained mainly at the Co-Active Training Institute, where she earned an ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Certificate. She also trained with the Performance Paradigm in culturally-informed, inclusive coaching, which is central to her approach. Before coaching, she worked at a Fortune 10 company. There she led global teams and programs and served as an internal coach and facilitator. She lived in several U.S. cities and in the U.K. She now lives in San Diego, California.
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The CoachVouch take
Melissa is a former Fortune 10 leader and internal coach who builds culturally-informed, inclusive coaching into her work.
Best for people facing burnout or a life transition who want structure and accountability.
Common questions
How much does Melissa Gibans charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $140 to $225 an hour. Message Melissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melissa Gibans help with?
Melissa Gibans helps with burnout and stress, accountability for personal goals, life transitions and finding balance.
Is Melissa Gibans certified?
Melissa Gibans lists: CPCC; ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Certificate; Co-Active Training Institute training.
Has Melissa Gibans coached people outside the United States?
Yes. She has coached people across the globe with diverse backgrounds and life stages.
How do I contact Melissa Gibans?
Send Melissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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