Melanie Shmois
Life coach · Avon Lake, OH · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Alcove people with one issue |
4 weeks · 4 weeks coaching focused on one issue | on request |
| The Sanctuary people seeking a season of sustained work |
coaching sessions · Voxer support between sessions | on request |
| The Immersion people seeking coaching plus a full reset day |
coaching sessions · full reset day · Voxer support between sessions | on request |
| The Inner Edge people seeking a fully private, year-long partnership |
52 weeks · year-long coaching partnership · Voxer support between sessions | on request |
| Voxer-Only Post-Coaching past clients |
voice/text messaging support via Voxer app | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 20 years coaching; the median for life coaches in our directory is 13.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Initial 60-minute consultation call to discuss needs · Scheduling link and Voxer setup within first day · First session to clarify focus and goals
- Before coaching
- licensed therapist, mental health (20 years)
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
| Personal brand | A consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free. | The role you want does not depend on visibility. | Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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