After being made redundant from her global role at Credit Suisse, Melissa Schmidiger leapt into coaching and joined the Business of Coaching. One year on, she’s running a thriving practice and growing her LinkedIn audience and living life on her own terms. . In this episode, she shares her journey and what helped her succeed.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00] From Redundancy to Reinvention

[04:12] Why She Chose the Business of Coaching

[08:35] Practical Tools That Shifted Everything

[13:28] Taking Action: From Invisible to In-Demand

[18:50] Results That Feel Aligned

[23:40] Her Advice to New Coaches

Powerful Quote:

“Let go of the need to be perfect and just start. You’ll build confidence through doing, not overthinking.” – Melissa Schmidiger

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible in a year with the right support, this episode is your answer. Melissa’s story is proof that with courage, structure, and consistent action, you can build a coaching business that truly works for you.

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