Melissa Shapiro
Executive, career and life coach in Seattle, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leadersCareer changeCareer clarity and purposeLife transitionsConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Executives, Managers, Parents, Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | ICF certified coach |
| Practice | Together We |
Melissa Shapiro is a life, career and executive coach based in Seattle, Washington. She helps people at transition points feel less alone and more confident. Her clients include senior executives, new front-line managers, technical leaders and parents returning from leave. She spent over 20 years in talent development at large multinational companies and started in engineering and product roles. She also lived and worked in Asia for 2 years and co-founded Together We.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa works with people going through career and life transitions. She helps them build confidence and align their goals with their values.
- Feeling less alone at a career transition
- Building confidence in a new role
- Stepping into a first front-line management job
- Returning to work after parental leave
- Exploring career options
- Leading through change
- Aligning goals and daily actions with personal values
Who Melissa works with
Melissa coaches senior executives at large corporations and start-ups. She also works with new front-line managers, technical leaders and parents returning to work from parental leave. Some clients are friends exploring career options. She has coached clients across the globe on both professional and personal goals.
Background and qualifications
Melissa is an ICF certified coach, facilitator and former talent development executive. She began her career in engineering and product roles. For over 20 years she worked in talent development at large multinational companies. Her work covered new employee recruitment and success, and programs for top company leaders. Most of her roles were global, and she lived and worked in Asia for 2 years. She has also built and led workshops on leadership, career development and change management. She now co-founds Together We.
Melissa Shapiro pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Workshops on leadership, career development and change management
Melissa Shapiro reviews
Melissa Shapiro has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a former talent development executive with 20+ years at multinational companies, who began her career in engineering and product roles.
Best for executives, new managers and working parents facing a career or life transition.
Common questions
How much does Melissa Shapiro charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Melissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melissa Shapiro help with?
Melissa Shapiro helps with feeling less alone at a career transition, building confidence in a new role, stepping into a first front-line management job and returning to work after parental leave.
Does Melissa Shapiro have reviews?
Melissa Shapiro has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Melissa Shapiro certified?
Melissa Shapiro lists: ICF certified coach.
Does Melissa Shapiro coach people outside the United States?
Yes. She has worked with clients from across the globe on both professional and personal goals.
Does Melissa Shapiro work with new managers?
Yes. Her clients include new front-line managers, as well as senior executives and technical leaders.
How do I contact Melissa Shapiro?
Send Melissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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