My Journey & Why This Program Matters
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If you're considering this program, I believe it’s important to share a little about my journey; because understanding where I have been, might help you see how I can support you.
My name is Melissa, which in Greek means “honeybee,” a name that feels fitting given how much of my life was spent buzzing from one achievement to the next. I took pride in being constantly in motion, always striving for the next goal.
But during a period of reflection, I had to face a fear I hadn’t acknowledged before: the fear of falling behind. I realized my constant motion was not "just ambition", it was "anxiety". And even though I had seen the cost of overworking in others and did my best to avoid that path, I had never truly questioned my own pace or what I was running toward.
That pause forced me to ask a deeper question: What makes all this effort truly meaningful? I came to understand that meaning is rooted in what we value most, and our work should be an extension of those values, not a substitute for them. But keeping those values in sight requires intentionality. For high-performers, the problem isn’t a lack of discipline; it is that we have no mechanism to actually stop. Without an intentional end point, the very work we find meaningful can eventually crowd out the life we are working to build.
It was natural for me to apply my background in Industrial Engineering to solve this. What better use for it than building a system that served life instead of dictating it? I wanted to move beyond just checking off tasks and find a version of productivity that honors our calling and our need for peace. I founded this program to help others shift from reactive busyness to Purposeful Efficiency, ensuring that your highest efforts are directed toward what matters most.
My Coaching Approach & Philosophy
Building on that foundation, my approach is rooted in the belief that true efficiency isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what truly matters, in a way that feels sustainable and aligned with your values.
With a doctorate in Industrial Engineering and over a decade of experience in Process Improvement, I help purpose-driven individuals and teams bring clarity to their days, focus on priorities, and work with greater impact. My coaching draws from years of optimizing systems and workflows, equipping clients with practical strategies that go beyond simple time management.
But efficiency isn’t just about structure, it’s about adaptability. Balancing work, family, and growth in demanding circumstances has taught me firsthand that real productivity is about shaping systems around real life, not the other way around.
It is this crucial blend of flexibility and deep alignment that empowers us to do what is right, knowing that the path we are called to will become clear. As C.S. Lewis put it, "It is not your business to succeed, but to do right; when you have done so, the rest lies with God."
His words remind me that meaningful productivity isn’t just about achieving results, it’s about putting efforts where they matter most. That mindset is at the core of my coaching. Efficiency shouldn’t feel like a rigid system; it should be a tool that adapts to your goals and supports how you want to work and live.
I provide personalized strategies, practical tools, and thoughtful guidance to help individuals and teams work smarter, make better decisions, and direct effort toward what matters most. With a background in AI for business strategy, I also help clients explore where technology can elevate their workflow, without adding overwhelm or complexity.
Efficiency is most powerful when it’s personal. Let's see if my approach to building adaptable, high-impact systems is the right fit for the way you want to work and live.
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