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Don’t Wait for the Email: A Practical Readiness Plan for 45+ Professionals
As a career coach, I help mid-career professionals prepare for the unimaginable: layoffs, restructuring, or leadership shifts that leave you
Melanie White
Sep 13 min read
From Survival to Strategy: How Coaching Helped Shontell Edwards Reclaim Her Voice, Value, and Vision
When Shontell Edwards began coaching with Melanie White of Sisyphus HR, she didn’t come looking for a resume refresh or a job title upgrade.
Melanie White
Aug 123 min read


Behind the Curtain: Performance Reviews, Politics, and How to Survive the Gladiator Arena
For over a decade, I worked in HR inside some of the most complex healthcare organizations. There, “evidence-based” wasn’t a buzzword—it was
Melanie White
Aug 44 min read


From Spotlight to Strategy: How Actor Karen Ceesay Reinvented Her Career with Coaching Support from Melanie White
Karen Ceesay is a name that resonates in households across America. Known for her roles in Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, and Black Lightning, Karen carved out a distinguished career in Atlanta’s entertainment industry.
Melanie White
Jul 304 min read
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