About Me
Hi, I’m Melissa Isaacs — coach, thinking partner, and founder of Diverge Coaching.
I work with individuals who are standing at a crossroads — whether that’s a career decision, a personal transition, or a new direction they’re not quite sure how to take. Coaching, to me, is about creating space to reflect, untangle, and move forward with intention. It’s not about having the answers — it’s about helping you uncover them.
My own path has had plenty of twists, and I’ve learned to value the moments where life diverges and we’re asked to choose. I’m neurodiverse, and I bring that lived experience into my work with clients — especially those who think differently, feel deeply, or approach problems from unique angles. I also draw on my background supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners through the Small Business Development Center, which taught me a lot about navigating uncertainty with resilience and creativity.
I follow the ethics and standards of the International Coaching Federation and am currently pursuing full accreditation. My approach is thoughtful, person-centered, and grounded in both curiosity and practical tools. Coaching with me isn’t clinical, corporate, or one-size-fits-all — it’s a partnership, shaped by your goals and your way of moving through the world.
If you're ready to explore a new direction — or just want a space to think things through — I’d love to walk with you for a while.
Why Diverge?
The name Diverge Coaching is inspired by Robert Frost’s poem The Road Not Taken, which opens with “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood.” We often talk about taking the road “less traveled,” but the poem reminds us that both paths looked equally worn. What makes the difference isn't the path — it’s the choice, and who we become as a result.
That’s what coaching is about for me: helping you navigate what’s next when the road ahead isn’t obvious. I’m not here to tell you which direction to go — I’m here to help you think it through, weigh the possibilities, and feel confident in your decision.
So much of life comes down to moments of choice — the ones where you don’t have a clear right answer, and the stakes feel high.
I also bring lived experience as a neurodiverse person, and I specialize in working with others who think differently — people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of neurodivergence. I believe neurodivergent minds bring incredible strengths, and that coaching can help surface those strengths and create space for real growth.
Whether you’re exploring a new direction in life, career, or business — or figuring out how to work with your brain instead of against it — Diverge Coaching offers a space to slow down, get clear, and move forward with intention.