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Coach.

Mentor.

Educator.

Writer.

Coach. Mentor. Educator. Writer.

Hi, I’m Mel Rosenthal.

I'm the coach leaders come to when they need to navigate complexity with confidence.

I spot the patterns others miss and help simplify your situation without ignoring the hard things. Based in Melbourne, I work with purpose-driven leaders globally who are navigating leadership challenges and need someone direct and honest who cares deeply about their success. Drawing from thousands of coaching conversations and many years leading corporate Product, Marketing and Innovation teams, I help you untangle complex leadership and business decisions, find clarity in the chaos, and walk away with practical insights and next steps that work.

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How I Can Help

For leaders who need to cut through complexity while scaling their purpose and impact. Whether you're stepping into a bigger role, navigating competing priorities, or leading through uncertainty, I help you find clarity and lead with confidence and intention.
For teams looking to come together - whether you're newly formed, post-restructure, or ready to take your performance to the next level. I help you create or refine strategy, strengthen the link between leadership ideals and practice, and build the kind of thriving culture where everyone can do their best work.
For research and clinical leaders who want to lead with the same confidence they have in their technical expertise. I help you bring the human side of performance to your leadership without losing the rigour and precision, and focus that defines your field.
For security leaders carrying the weight of constant, escalating threats while enabling growth in your organisation. I help you build resilience, maintain well-being under pressure, and communicate your impact at all levels.

In Their Own Words

Maria Chilewicz

Head of Brand Management, Who Gives A Crap
"I have been working with Mel close to one year on a monthly basis. In that time, she coached me through challenges and problems in my role as people leader, as well as supported me in the personal growth. Mel was able to create a safe space, where you can open up and go deep. She always had curiosity hat on, asked pointed questions to help me reframe the problem, so that solutions..."
Allyson Ballard

Managing Director
"My experience working with Mel has been exceptional. I looked for a very long time for an executive coach and when I met with Mel for an initial conversation, I knew that she was the perfect fit for me. As a Managing Director based in the UK, and new into my role, Mel aided me to feel confident in myself and my abilities and gave me the assurance that I was the right person for the role. Colleagues..."
Fiona McDonald

Consultant (Learning & Development)
“Mel has a knack for asking questions that are relevant and lead to deeper thinking and fresh insights. Mel's coaching style is constructive, insightful and positive. I always come away from our coaching conversations with fresh perspectives, feeling energised and ready to take practical steps.

Mel is a wonderful coach, I can't recommend her highly enough.”
Derek Siegers

AVP, Clinical Operations, Head of Asia Pacific GCTO, MSD
"As a regional leader my needs are often complex and varied across many countries and regulations. Mel’s global experience ensured we had a meaningful coaching engagement. I looked forward to our sessions, valued her inquisitive and practical approach, and her considerable knowledge. She always ensured we got to the root cause, provided valuable insight and clear strategies moving forward. Because of her skills and approach I extended our coaching engagement and would wholeheartedly recommend her."
Omer Molad

Co-Founder/CEO, Vervoe
"We've been working with Mel for over three years, which I'm fairly certain is the longest we've worked with any single service provider. Mel has helped us as a company and me personally immeasurably. Mel has helped us get the best out of ourselves as a group and put me on the path to becoming the best leader I can be. I can't think of a challenge we've faced – and they're never-ending – we couldn't turn to Mel to discuss. And Mel never let us down, ever. This is the easiest, most natural, testimonial I've ever written because I know and feel Mel's impact. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business."