Melanie Alexander

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My life and career haven’t followed a straight, smooth path. It took time to discover my strengths — and develop the courage to face my challenges. I was celebrated in some spaces — and criticized, dismissed, and devalued in others. While I achieved outward success, there were also major setbacks and deep struggles that shaped me. The tears I cried and pain I endured revealed the maladaptive traits I had developed — and I became determined to unravel them.

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That’s why I resisted fitting into a standardized version of success. Why I kept questioning external authority. I was caught between expectations and judgments that made me question my own sanity — until I reached a turning point.

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At a glance, my life appeared glamorous — but the reality was far more complex. Eventually, I chose to stand up for myself, even if it meant standing alone. That choice lit the fire that helped me rise—like a phoenix from the ashes: stronger, wiser, and grounded in a healthy sense of self-worth. I found an inner clarity and power that no longer needed external validation. My journey has given me a wealth of experience across diverse fields—experience that now deeply informs my coaching.

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A True Global Citizen Perspective — Born in Switzerland into an intercultural family, I’ve lived, studied, and worked across different countries, navigating cultural transitions firsthand. I understand what it means to bridge opposing mentalities, embrace change, and create a fulfilling life in a new environment.

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From Corporate to Arts, from Healing Practices to Academia — Before stepping into coaching, I built a diverse career across multiple fields. In the corporate world, I worked in global real estate and top-tier tax and legal firms — gaining insight into leadership, teamwork, and the value of clear communication. At the same time, I had an international career as a performer and brand ambassador in the fashion industry. I also worked behind the scenes as a casting and video clip director, shaping stories and performances with a creative eye.

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From Global Wisdom to Personal Transformation — My personal journey brought me in contact with healing practices from various cultures — from ritual work and reflective journaling to body-based methods and the humanistic principles I've learned through Nichiren Buddhism. These practices offered me tools for resilience and self-discovery, not through theory alone, but through lived transformation.

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From Stage to Coaching — I quite literally fell into coaching. One morning, I fell down a flight of stairs, leaving me injured. After the shock, the tears, and a trip to the emergency room, I made a firm decision: I will turn this poison into medicine! This marked the beginning of my transition from performer to coach — supporting others in reclaiming their agency, clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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From Theory to Embodiment — As a professional dancer and movement educator, I’ve seen how deeply transformation is tied to the body. We don’t just change through thought — we shift through presence, movement, and embodied experience.

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From Languages to Cultural Fluency — I speak German, French, and English fluently, and understand Italian at a basic level. My intercultural marriage and extensive work with individuals from diverse backgrounds have enriched my understanding of identity, belonging, and human connection across cultures, offering me a unique perspective on navigating cultural complexities.