Purpose Forward Coaching & Consulting
Career Development Programs | Leadership Development | Purpose-Driven Coaching & Retreats
Helping people build meaningful, sustainable careers
Based in Rhode Island • Serving Greater Boston & Beyond
401-413-0897
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Helping Individuals & Organizations Build Meaningful Careers Where People Thrive
Through career development, leadership development, and purpose-driven wellbeing.
Our Mission: We help individuals and organizations align who they are with how they work through career development, leadership development, and wellbeing.
Melissa Carvalho brings 20+ years of experience in career development, organizational development, recruiting, leadership facilitation, and coaching. She has facilitated hundreds of learning and development sessions and supported individuals and teams through leadership, communication, wellbeing, and professional growth initiatives.
As featured in The Valley Breeze, Smithfield Times, Socialight RI, and the Women’s Business Show
Founded by author and coach Melissa Carvalho, Purpose Forward Coaching & Consulting helps organizations develop people through career development, leadership development, and wellbeing programs. Our programs blend purpose, holistic wellbeing, and career readiness to create sustainable success. Whether preparing students for the workforce, building engaged teams, or offering transformational retreats, we help people thrive with clarity and confidence.
Learn more about Melissa Carvalho here.
Purpose Forward Framework™
At the heart of all Purpose Forward Programs is our signature system: a simple, repeatable process that empowers people to discover their purpose, align with their strengths, and activate their next steps.
Our Programs: Designed for Impact
Whether you’re building stronger teams in the workplace or preparing students for meaningful careers, Purpose Forward Programs are tailored to meet your goals. Each path is rooted in our signature Purpose Forward Career Development framework and customized for the audiences we serve.
For Organizations → Career Development Programs
Participants walk away with:
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Greater clarity about strengths, values, and career goals
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A personalized career development plan to grow within the organization
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Practical tools for career growth and leadership
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Increased confidence, engagement, and ownership of their career
Organizations benefit from:
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Higher employee engagement
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Stronger retention
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Leadership readiness
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Better career conversations
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Employees who see a future within your organization
Free Resource for Leaders:
Struggling with retention or burnout? Download our Engagement & Retention Assessment to identify strengths and uncover gaps in your workplace culture. Use this quick diagnostic tool to better understand where your team stands — and where to focus next.
Ready to explore how this could work for you or your team?
For Colleges & Universities→ Career Development & Career Readiness Programs
Students leave with:
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Greater clarity about their strengths, values, and career direction
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A personalized career development plan
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Transferable skills for lifelong career success
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Resume, LinkedIn, networking, and interview confidence
Impact for colleges: Improved student engagement, stronger career readiness, and graduates who enter the workforce with greater confidence and purpose.
Interested in preparing your students for meaningful careers? Let’s connect to explore how the Purpose Forward Career Development Program can support your campus goals.
Signature Program
At the heart of every Purpose Forward offering is our signature framework — the Purpose Forward Career Development Program. This 6-week journey adapts seamlessly for organizations and colleges alike, bringing the same transformational results in a way that meets each audience’s needs.
The Purpose Forward Career Development Program
The Purpose Forward Career Development Program is a flexible learning experience that can be delivered as a keynote, workshop, retreat, or customized multi-session development program.
Participants leave with:
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Greater clarity about purpose, values, and career direction
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Practical career development strategies
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Career wellbeing practices for long-term success
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Confidence and a personalized roadmap for growth
For organizations → develops engaged employees who take ownership of their careers and contribute to stronger organizational performance.
For colleges → strengthens career readiness & student outcomes.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Experiences 🌿
Transformational Retreats & Offsites for Professionals and Students
In today’s busy world, clarity and renewal often require stepping outside the daily routine. Purpose Forward Retreats create immersive experiences where professionals and students alike can pause, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most.
Led by Melissa Carvalho — coach, facilitator, and certified yoga & mindfulness teacher — these experiences blend reflection, skill-building, and embodied wellbeing practices to create transformation that lasts.
Whether it’s a half-day reset, full-day retreat, or multi-day immersive experience, participants engage in guided reflection, light movement, and mindfulness practices alongside professional development workshops.
Participants leave with:
• A refreshed sense of purpose and direction
• Practical tools to sustain wellbeing and resilience
• Stronger connections with themselves and others
• Renewed energy to step back into work and life with clarity
Impact for organizations:
• Increased employee engagement and morale
• Stronger team cohesion and collaboration
• Reduced burnout and improved retention
• A culture that values both performance and wellbeing
From corporate leadership offsites to student retreats, these experiences provide space to reset, reflect, and align — creating lasting impact far beyond the event itself.
Stories of Transformation
What People Are Saying
Partner With Us
Bring Purpose Forward Career Development Programs to your campus or organization and join a growing movement redefining success through purpose and wellbeing.
Every partnership is customized to your needs — whether you’re preparing students for meaningful careers, building engaged teams, or hosting a transformational retreat.