Purpose Forward Coaching & Consulting
Career & Leadership Development | Purpose-Driven Coaching & Retreats
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~ Clarity. Growth. Transformation. ~
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Achieve Your Highest Potential
Located in Smithfield, RI and beyond
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Revolutionizing Leadership & Organizational Development Through Purpose and Wellbeing
Empowering organizations, professionals, and students to unlock clarity, confidence, and purpose-aligned growth.
Our Mission: We help organizations inspire employees to connect with purpose, align to the company mission, and reach their fullest potential. We do this through leadership development, team workshops, and wellbeing programs.
Founded by author and coach Melissa Carvalho, Purpose Forward Coaching & Consulting is a movement redefining how we approach careers. 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.
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Discover → Uncover purpose & wellbeing foundation
Align → Connect strengths with career & leadership pathways
Activate → Turn insight into confident, sustainable action
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 & Wellbeing framework and customized for the audiences we serve.
For Organizations → Workplace Wellbeing & Leadership Programs
Employees walk away with:
• A personal mission statement aligned with company values
• A resilience & wellbeing plan
• Clear career growth pathways
• Leadership & storytelling skills
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Impact for organizations: Higher engagement, retention, and performance.
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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.
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Ready to explore how this could work for you or your team?​
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For Colleges → Career Readiness Programs
Students walk away with:
• A personal mission statement for direction
• A wellbeing action plan for success
• Transferable skills & career pathways
• Resume, LinkedIn, and interview-ready stories
Impact for colleges: Stronger engagement, retention, and career-ready graduates.
Interested in preparing your students for meaningful careers? Let’s connect to explore how the Purpose Forward Career Readiness Program can support your campus goals.
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Signature Program
At the heart of every Purpose Forward offering is our signature framework — the Purpose & Wellbeing 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.
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The Purpose & Wellbeing Program
A 6-week transformational journey blending reflection, skill-building, and actionable tools.
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Participants leave with:
• Clarified values, purpose, and direction
• Wellbeing practices across physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual domains
• Clear transferable skills and growth opportunities
• Confidence, clarity, and a roadmap for next steps
For organizations → develops engaged, resilient, and purpose-driven employees.
For colleges → strengthens career readiness & student outcomes.
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Experiences 🌿
Transformational Retreats & Offsites for Professionals and Students
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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.
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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.
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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 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.