About Melissa

Melissa Eisler, MA, PCC
Executive Coach & Leadership Development Consultant 

As an ICF Certified Executive Coach with an MA in organizational leadership, I partner with leaders to develop their resilience, systems thinking, executive presence, and strategic communication skills in order to reach individual and organizational goals.

My clients are leaders ranging from C-suite to mid-level management, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, from global to local organizations, and across diverse industries. What my clients have in common is they are all high achievers who are open to investigating their blind spots and discovering new ways to reach and magnify success.

Clients and colleagues have consistently recommended me, citing me as a trusted and empowering coach, strategic and creative thinker, and direct and compassionate communicator. I am told I have a warm, motivating way of challenging clients and holding them accountable for designing and sustaining meaningful change. You can read more about what my past and current clients have to say about having me as a coach on my testimonials page.

I provide customized solutions for leaders and organizations. This approach includes assessments, feedback, and inquiry to generate insights and a development plan based on strengths, needs, and gaps. While the specifics of the approach look different for each leader, my clients and I always focus on integrating their states of “being” and "doing.” When these two align, profound leaps in leadership become possible.

As Albert Einstein said, “The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” I couldn’t agree more. I partner with clients to expand their perspectives so they can design new possibilities for action that will lead to more meaningful results. I have always been fascinated by human behavior, cultures, and the way people live and work around the world — with a focus on what we can learn from our differences. Traveling to 35+ countries has broadened my perspective; this expansive way of thinking influences my coaching style.

I earned my Master's degree in organizational leadership from the University of San Diego, and have more than 15 years of experience in leadership positions in the corporate world, reporting directly to C-suite and leading large teams to achieve impressive growth amid organizational change. I’ve led teams during IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and many phases of organizational change and challenge, which has driven my research and niche in supporting leaders through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) times.

I blend my leadership experience with my education in organizational leadership and extensive background in mindfulness, to support my clients’ growth through challenges and change. On a personal note, I have a passion for transformation and personal development. My own experiences and transitions through loss, careers, grief, and relationships have fueled a desire to step out of my comfort zone, overcome my fears, and search for meaning — and help others do the same.

I am certified as a professional executive coach by the International Coach Federation and Newfield Network. I am also a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor, registered yoga teacher, and enjoy leading workshops, trainings, keynotes, and retreats about mindfulness and leadership.

Specialties & Strengths: Executive coaching, leadership development, leadership training & facilitation, team building, mindfulness & mindful leadership, experiential learning, leadership coaching, resilience, group dynamics, navigating change and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), systems & strategic thinking, effective communication

Curious about executive coaching?  Schedule a free, 30-minute executive coaching session to get a feel for how we could work together.