Mely Nieves is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her strength of character and dedication.

Her coaching is all about helping you find faith that anything is possible.

She is always learning and improving her skillset to be able to better help her clients.

She has been overcoming obstacles successfully since her very childhood. She was born without hands, and yet, she reached more goals than majority of people. Here is what she said.

Meet Life Coach Mely Nieves:

Name: Mely Nieves

Pillar: The Spirit, The Heart

Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to be inspired to believe that they can do anything they want in life.

How they can help: By using a customized coaching according to each client’s needs.

First of all, how are you and your family doing in these Pandemic times?

I am in good health, but my family was one of those affected by the virus and they are barely recovering from the consequences of this disease.

How does the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

The only thing that I perceived that there was some affectation was that at the beginning of the pandemic.

Many people in Latin America did not have a computer or cell phone, they didn’t even have an internet connection, so it was difficult to provide coaching digitally.

Nowadays, society has already made a great effort to adapt to the digital modality and they have realized that there are many benefits, from saving time and money, as well as being able to be anywhere to receive quality care.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

Lesson number one was that I had to learn about digital marketing to capture people and above all what they were convinced of taking online coaching.

The second lesson was that I had to quickly learn how to use video conferencing platforms at an expert level so that there would be no hiccups during the process.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

I have always been a person who likes to help and inspire others, that’s why at the age of 19 I started giving motivational talks to children and young people in schools and vulnerable groups.

But I knew that I needed to give something more to have a positive impact on society, so I discovered online coaching.

And then I started the master’s degree in organizational coaching because it made me a very nice career, since it guided in a more methodical and precise way.

But at the same time, I realized that every person has a story in which we as coaches have to adapt to support them effectively, providing a service with a humanistic and transformative sense.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

My biggest obstacle was the physical disability (I have no arms).

That as such for me and my family has been a great challenge.

In the educational sphere, my dear mother was the one who raised the awareness of the rulers, teachers and the entire student community so that they would accept me in a public school for ordinary children.

While in the workplace it has been complicated because there is still no real inclusion for people with disabilities to be inserted in government institutions or the private sector, causing most of us to have to work independently.

Since socially speaking, creating a culture of inclusion has been difficult but not impossible.

But thank God, I have achieved many things… from studying, practicing different sports, being with political personalities, traveling, etc.

And in the workplace, it has been a great satisfaction for me, because thanks to my effort and tenacity I continue to help and motivate people of all ages.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

In constant learning, so I enter courses, certifications, diplomas, etc.

And in this way, I have the exact tools for each specific situation.

In addition, I understood that we must have some knowledge about different professional fields to carry out coaching effectively.

Making customers feel satisfied with the process because their expectations are met.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

The only special thing that the clients themselves have mentioned to me is that just by seeing me they are motivated to want to improve something in their lives.

Generating a sensitive, empathetic coaching process and, above all, a space for much reflection and awareness.

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

The greatest benefit is that they leave with a different perspective on life and with the certainty that they can do anything they set out to do, that it is only a matter of putting their talent and intelligence to the maximum.

In addition, to always keep an open mind towards others.

Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?

No, I think that each process has its magic.

So, I focus on the client’s needs, obviously following the ethics of coaching.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

I always use my motto as an example of Love, Respect, Enjoy:

LOVE what you do, because when you work with passion everything flows in a positive way, but obviously to achieve success we must dedicate time and effort.

RESPECT every living being that is on earth, by this I mean that we put moral values into practice, since this will make it easier to have greater opportunities in different areas.

ENJOY every minute of your story, because each one of us is unique and therefore we have the right to be happy in our own way.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

My greatest lesson in life is that everything is possible, as long as we are people with humility, sincerity, enthusiasm and a vocation.

With these qualities, we meet successful men and women who seek to bring about a change in their social environment.

Your final thoughts?

That life is beautiful and make the most of it.

When you work with enthusiasm and discipline, it always pays off. Never give up.

Where Can You Find Mely Nieves?

If you liked this interview and you would love to open abundant possibilities in your life, connect with Mely on LinkedIn and see how she can help you believe that you can achieve anything you want in life.

If you want to peak a glimpse of her coaching, follow her on Facebook and YouTube. It was an honor having this interview with her.