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Melissa Carvalho, M.A., RYT, is an Organizational Development Leader, Career Coach, and Purpose Strategist based in the Providence/ Greater Boston area. She blends 20+ years of experience in counseling, human resources, recruiting, and organizational development to help individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential.

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Her coaching centers on supporting creatives and helping professionals who want meaningful, purpose-aligned careers and lives. Melissa brings a holistic approach informed by psychology, career development, leadership training, and mind-body practices.

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Certifications & Credentials:

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling

• Certified Job & Career Development Coach

• Certified Job & Career Transition Coach

• MBTI Certified

• Certified Life Purpose Coach

• Certified Entrepreneurship & Business Coach

• Master Holistic Integrative Life, Career & Performance Coach

• DISC & Trimetrix Certified

• Enneagram Certified

 

Background

Melissa is the Author of the bestselling career development counseling book, Purpose Forward: The Ultimate Career Starter's Guide to Finding a Career (and Life) of Purpose. Find it on Amazon!  Her book is used in college courses and workshops to help students and professionals connect purpose with career direction.

 

A lifelong learner and teacher, she has been a certified group fitness instructor since 2000, a dedicated yoga student since 2001, and a registered yoga teacher since 2010. Her work integrates mind, body, and spirit to help individuals connect with their true selves and cultivate clarity, wellbeing, and confidence.

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Off the mat, Melissa is a devoted wife, mother of two, swing dancer, and lover of all things fitness and nature.

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My Purpose & Philopsopy

I help others awaken to their divine nature by empowering them to manifest their goals through skillful intention and concrete action. I live with strength, grace, integrity, and truth.

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I believe clarity begins with understanding yourself. When you know your strengths, values, and purpose, decisions feel easier and life becomes more aligned. My coaching blends practical guidance with deeper self-discovery so you can move forward with confidence and intention.

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My mission is to support you as you uncover your purpose, trust your intuition, and take aligned steps toward the meaningful life and career you feel called to create.

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