Melanie Cheeseman

The Cotswold Leadership Academy Ltd

Positive Psychology Growth Coach | Ex-Managing Director

I help ambitious people unlock their potential, build resilience, and create lasting impact. With 30 years of leadership experience in SMEs, I now coach individuals to align their wellbeing, mindset, and impact for sustained success.

My approach blends evidence-based positive psychology with real-world leadership insight, offering practical and compassionate support. I work with clients facing a range of challenges, from stress and burnout to navigating life and leadership with ADHD. Whether you are in recovery, at a crossroads, or ready to grow, I meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and momentum.

I guide people through personal and professional change, helping them focus on what truly matters so they can lead with clarity, confidence and joy.

The Performance Acceleration Model

This is my signature framework, designed to help you thrive in life and work. It is built around three core pillars:

  • Wellbeing: energising you for the journey ahead

  • Mindset: shaping how you approach challenges and growth

  • Impact: bringing meaning, direction and results to your leadership and life

Each pillar is supported by tools and strategies that create meaningful, lasting change. I offer one-to-one coaching, group sessions, mentoring, consultancy and workshops to help you achieve tangible results aligned with your values.

Outside of Work

When I’m not coaching, you’ll often find me lost in a good book, unwinding with yoga or tap dancing, or simply soaking up moments with my family and furry friends. I’m also passionate about constantly learning something new that sparks personal growth, keeping life fresh and inspiring.

Testimonials

  • "Mel is a brilliant and supportive coach who has transformed how I look at my life and what I want to achieve for the future".

    Kate

  • I loved every moment of Melanie's workshop. The teaching is extremely high quality, delivered with humour and easy to take in. I found the session refreshing and well worth the time out of work to attend. Not only did I come away with inspiration for my own business strategy but the knock-on effect will have a positive impact for my clients too. The time flew by... I could listen to Melanie all day! This kind of group session is ideal for anyone looking to fine-tune their business offering, find purpose, improve effectiveness, gain direction and look at their business from a new and useful perspective".

    Sali W

  • "Working with Mel Cheeseman of Cotswold Leadership Coaching has been a truly transformative experience. I approached Mel feeling stuck, lacking motivation, and struggling to find a sense of flow in my life and work. Through our sessions, Mel helped me unlock my creativity and reconnect with the things that really bring me joy. Her guidance has not only helped me better understand myself and my path ahead, but also reignited my passion for jewellery making and other creative pursuits that nourish and support me deeply. Mel provided me with practical tools and techniques that I can continue to use moving forward, helping me stay motivated and maintain this sense of flow. Her insight, encouragement, and thoughtful approach have made a real difference, and I’m so grateful for her support in helping me move forward with clarity and confidence".

    Sally C

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