Melanie Boyd

Career coach · Atlanta, GA · virtual

Credentials they list: LHH LHH_GCTE

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"The People Side is a network of facilitators, designers, and executive coaches who provide transformational development experiences for leaders and teams around the world." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Coaching
leaders and executives		 develop self-awareness · stretch into bigger role · address limiting beliefs · vertical development · challenging unhealthy attachments on request
Team Coaching
teams		 Discovery 360 assessment · stakeholder interviews · custom development journey · custom in-person or virtual experiences · team coaching circles on request
Program Design
organizations		 customized learning solutions · hands-on learning · coaching · business simulations · real-world challenges on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Onboarding: coach matching process with surveys and intake discussions · Chemistry conversation: 30 minutes with matched coach · Discovery: 90 minute session to align on process and outcomes · Assessment: initiate and debrief assessments · Goal setting: set coaching goals and alignment meeting with manager and coach · Coaching: typically 2 sessions of 60 minutes per month
Assessments
Discovery 360 assessment, EQi 2.0, EQi 360, Social Styles, DISC, Interaction Styles
Before coaching
Recruiter, temporary staffing agency; HR Generalist, Green Tree Financial; HR Leader, GE Capital, leadership development for 6000+ employees (8 years); Adjunct Faculty Member, GE Crotonville, leadership teaching (10 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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