Want to pick my brain?
It’s worth far more than a coffee.

Ever noticed how often “Pick your brain” comes with the promise of a coffee? I’m sorry (not sorry), but my head isn’t a free vending machine you can power with a long black.

My mind is loaded with years of experience and, shocking as it sounds, is worth more than your coffee budget. And I know you know that, because you want access.

So, if you’re looking for a brain to pick, I’m happy to share. But let’s skip the café and talk about an advisory fee. I promise the insights will be steaming hot – and not from a barista.

Options

 

90-minute strategy session - aka pick Mel’s brain (properly!)

Need a sounding board, a dose of clarity, or someone to help untangle the spaghetti in your brain?

This 90-minute session is your chance to pick my brain (without pretending it’s just for coffee). Whether you're grappling with a specific challenge, making a big decision, or need a strategic reset, this is focused time to work through what matters most, quickly and effectively.

We’ll dive deep into whatever is keeping you stuck, spinning, or second-guessing, so you walk away with clarity, confidence, and a clear way forward.

Use this session to:

  • Talk through a tricky team or stakeholder challenge.

  • Get support making a big decision with clarity and calm.

  • Build a strategy for your next move - professionally or personally.

  • Sense-check your messaging or communication plan.

  • Work out where your time, energy, or leadership is leaking, and how to plug it.

  • Navigate change, burnout, boundaries, or “WTF do I do next?” moments.

  • Or just… clear the mental clutter and feel like yourself again

Quick, relevant, and cost-effective. This session will help you move forward with clarity and encouragement.

investment

$1,997 + GST

What’s included?

  • Tailored pre-session questionnaire to set the focus

  • 90-minute high-impact, low-fluff conversation over Zoom with Mel (recorded so you can re-visit our chat if you want to)

  • A post-session action plan with clear priorities and next steps

  • Access to Mel for 30 days for follow-up questions

 
 

The VIP Reset Day

This isn’t your average strategy session. This is a pause-with-purpose. A dedicated day to get out of the weeds, clear the mental clutter, and reconnect with the kind of leader you want - and need - to be.

Whether you’re spinning too many plates, stuck in reactive mode, or quietly wondering “Can I really keep doing it all like this?”, this VIP day gives you the time, space, and guidance to reset.

Because sustainable success doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from leading with intention, clarity, and a calm centre.

My VIP Reset day is for leaders and business owners who need guidance on things like:

  • focussed direction and growth

  • leading sustainably without burning out

  • developing their strategic direction - personally or professionally

  • communicating with clarity and calm, even in chaos and amid change

  • breaking free from mindsets and habits that are keeping you stuck, small, or spinning

  • breaking free from mindsets and habits that are keeping you stuck, small, or spinning

  • a strategy to manage competing demands without losing sight of the bigger picture.

The VIP Reset Day is designed for people who want a one-off day to kickstart progress, rather than a six or twelve-month program.

You will walk away with:

  • Clarity on what matters most, and how to stay focused on it.

  • A leadership approach that supports your well-being, AND is sustainable.

  • The confidence to lead with intention, even when the landscape is uncertain.

  • Practical tools and a renewed mindset to create the impact you’re here for, without burning out.

The VIP RESET day includes:

  • A full day together. To avoid distractions and have the benefits of working in a new environment, you come to my office at Caloundra (on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, 1.25 hours north of Brisbane).

  • Food and drinks throughout the day

  • A walk and/or swim at the beach (weather pending)

  • A 45-minute pre-briefing session over Zoom to identify the core issues you want to work through on the day

  • Access to my 25+ years of expertise and a lifetime of experience to help you achieve the personal and professional strategic direction and growth you wish to take

  • A post-session action plan with clear priorities and next steps

  • Monthly accountability sessions (over Zoom) for three months

  • Three months of support to ask further questions

  • A copy of my book Fully Connected

investment

$9,000 + GST

what people are saying

  • “Working with Mel provided me with the discipline and structure to regularly communicate with clarity and empathy to my staff, members and industry colleagues. Our mentoring sessions gave me the space to reflect on what was needed and the opportunity to draw upon her deep expertise and enthusiasm. Mel shared simple and clear frameworks, communication and practical examples drawn from her wealth of experience. If you are looking to improve your digital presence, speak to Mel.”

    Aaron Newman CEO, Queensland Country Bank

  • “I have so many ideas bubbling around in my brain, and I’ve discovered the best way of organising my thoughts is by talking them through. One of the best people to grab for this type of chat (where you want your brain organised!) is Mel Kettle. She has a ton of experience with thought leadership, and every time I wrap up a conversation with her, I feel content with knowing what my next move should be. If you feel stuck, grab a chat with Mel, and you’ll walk away with confidence on what you need to progress.”

    Leanne Hughes Facilitator, Corporate Trainer, Podcast Host

  • “Mel is an outstanding business strategist, leader and mentor. I have greatly benefitted from her business coaching, helping me to achieve my goals in a more assertive and strategic manner. Mel is a guiding, positive light, with great business insights, wisdom and expertise. She’s also a joy to be around.”

    Nicole Carrington, Brisbane Fashion Festival Media Manager

 

Interested in having mentoring with Mel?