The RED Effect

Are you experiencing any of these feelings?

- You're feeling unfulfilled and you’re ready to live a life full of meaning and purpose

- Your self-esteem has taken a dip and you want to supercharge your confidence

- You’re fed up with feeling negative and you want to feel more positive every day

- You're feeling lost and directionless and you need some clarity around the next steps

- You're feeling stuck and want to know how to get unstuck so you can fulfil your dreams

- You're feeling disconnected from happiness and you want to experience joy again

- You’re tired of pretending to be someone else and ready to express the real you

- You're feeling out of alignment and want to create ease and flow in your daily routine

- You're missing out on opportunities and want to be able to clearly articulate yourself and the value you offer (at work and in every day life)

- You sometimes hide away and want to feel comfortable being visible (in meetings, on social media, giving presentations, putting yourself 'out there', etc)

- Your last few years really sucked and (even if they didn't) you are totally ready start living your best years yet!

Whatever the reason you're not currently living your best life, you really want to be able to confidently step into your power, boldly express yourself and take action that will lead to a successful* life (*whatever success means to you).

I’m Mel Sherwood and I know how it feels to feel stuck, unsure and unhappy. I’ve been there. I was at a point when my sparkle was a distant memory. I was torn between wanting to stand out and wanting to hide away and had completely lost touch with who I was at my core. I was constantly questioning myself and wondered what I was doing wrong and what more I could be doing to feel excited, attract more success, make a bigger impact in my business (and the world in general) and ultimately to feel more fulfilled.

As a result, my personal and professional life started to suffer. I even stopped wearing red lipstick, which if you know me, you’ll know is a big part of who I am!

But then I realised that I didn’t need to be different... Or to do more of anything... Except to be MORE of MYSELF...

When I started taking steps to reconnect with the truth of who I am and be more myself, that's when my life transformed. And I started wearing red lipstick again!

But of course it's not just about the lipstick...

After years of trying to be who I thought I should be and do what I thought I should do, I am now so much clearer about who I am, what I want and how I show up in the world - I feel lighter, freer and so excited about my future. I've moved to my dream location by the beach, I wake up every day energised about my business and I feel more confident than ever to really step outside my comfort zone to achieve my dreams and make an impact in the world.

How would you feel with more clarity about who you are and what you want, and the confidence to make it happen?

One of the keys to a joyful and fulfilling life is your ability to recognise and express your unique qualities so you can live in integrity and have a positive impact on the world around you. But sometimes that can be difficult, and as a result you might be holding yourself back from opportunities to shine. Perhaps you’re wondering how you will ever fulfil your potential and achieve the success* you know you deserve (*however you define success.)

But there is a solution and it’s easier than you think.

As a communication and confidence specialist, through my coaching and training I have helped thousands of people to build their self-belief and fearlessly express themselves (in fact, I've been helping people believe in themselves and fulfil their potential since I was a kid!) So based on my 25 years experience in business communication roles, a lifetime of performing on stage and the last 10 years working with clients to build their confidence and self-belief, I have developed the The RED Effect. It’s a programme that helps you to get back to who you really are at your core. It encourages you lean into that, embrace yourself and your amazingness and share it with the world.

Because when you do…. A whole lot more happens.

You become:
- more positive
- more productive
- more powerful
- more persuasive
- more confident
- more engaging
- more influential
- more fun
- more memorable
- more excited about life

And ultimately more successful (however you define success)

Throughout this 8 week online programme you’ll have an opportunity to reconnect with who you are at your core, identify what makes you stand out and be remembered and explore ways to #BeMoreRED in your daily life to help make your dreams and plans a reality.

You can join wherever you are in the world and work through the material at a time that suits you.

Click any of the red bars on this page to be notified when the doors open for our next programme.

What's included

- Weekly videos direct to your inbox outlining the exercises for the week
- Ongoing access to a private facebook group for support, sharing, inspiration and accountability during the programme and beyond (you definitely get more out of it if you get involved but don't let this put you off if you're a bit more introverted like me!)
- A weekly group coaching call to deep dive into your discoveries, ask questions and set you up for success (calls will take place on Thursdays at 7.30pm and will be recorded so you can listen back if you can't attend live)
- Workbooks to record your journey and create your own #BeMoreRED strategy (your REDprint!) that will change the way you feel, change how others perceive you and help you feel confident to take action aligned with your deepest desires
- Access to bonus resources to help you communicate with confidence, credibility and charisma!

PLUS, I'll be right there with you; going deep, getting vulnerable and sharing my insights to help you on your journey. (I know the process works and there is always more to uncover, explore and take action on to live our best life!)

What people say about The RED Effect

"I’ve found having the RED letters to focus on helped me to be more mindful of how I felt. I made choices rather than being led by my emotions or things which happened. It is a good habit to get into. Having anchors like my red nails helped too. It’s most definitely an attitude."

"Being part of a group was fantastic and I particularly loved the group calls; there was great energy, it was good to hear different perspectives and it was so inspiring to see the changes others were making as we moved through the programme together."

"Since completing the programme I have more focus and am applying my personal REDprint on a daily basis. I really enjoyed the insightful questions, group support and interaction, and I loved that the time commitment was easy to fit into my weekly routine. Mel has put together an amazing programme that has the right balance of deep thinking with concepts that are ready to apply straight away and this is enhanced by an incredibly strong group dynamic – highly recommended!"

"Very thought provoking - fun in terms of the colour aspect, good learning and reflection in a light yet deep way (if that makes sense!)"

"Great way to focus everyday, and also a reminder that I get to choose how I feel and think."

"I found a deeper connection with how I want to 'be' in the world."

"The programme gave me a kick up the backside to do what I commit to!"

"It enabled me to review how l see myself and how I'd like to be seen, then think about what can l do to bridge the gap. I’m really busy so I loved that the tasks are really manageable. I’ll be choosing different shades of RED as my life evolves."

"The RED Effect programme helps you to reflect on yourself and your choices; and every week gives you food for thought and reminds you how blessed and grateful you are. I am now more self-aware, more confident and I am incorporating more RED aspects into my life. During this time of uncertainty, we need more positivity in life, and we need to engage with positive people like Mel!"

Hi there I'm Mel.

If our paths haven't crossed before, you might be wondering who I am and why I'm running this programme.

You can read my official bio below, but first I wanted to share with you how much it breaks my heart when I see super talented, amazing, fabulous women like you who know you're destined for more but hold yourself back from making changes in your life and turning your dreams into reality.

And I want to help.

After developing this concept and testing it out in my own life and with my clients, I know it works; however, I can only work with a limited number of people on a one to one basis at any given time. Running the programme online makes it more accessible and means that I can help more women to step up and #BeMoreRED. Plus the support from other women going through the programme will be invaluable to you on your own journey.

I'd really love you to join us to experience The RED Effect and look forward to working with you to develop your own personal REDprint.

Can you imagine what this world will be like when more women stop denying who they are, when they honour their own needs, when they are confident to express themselves, when they feel fulfilled and inspired and grounded in their own truth?

I'm excited! How about you?

What people say about working with Mel

"I recommend working with Mel for people at all career levels; she gets results and she is such a lovely and positive spirit as well!"

"Working with Mel is pretty amazing; her professional, creative and enthusiastic approach puts you at ease immediately. After just one session with Mel I had learned how to trigger more positive actions and thoughts within myself when pitching my business and just in general! Brilliant! Thank you!"

"Mel does something few others can do: with striking clarity and trademark warmth, she simplifies complex problems and invites people to act, transforming their mindset in the process. I cannot recommend her highly enough - the impact her guidance has had on me personally will only be amplified within your organisation."

"I found coaching with Mel really inspiring. She is a clear expert in her field and combines this expertise with a lovely, warm personality. Straight away you feel really comfortable so you are ready to take on board all the feedback and advice she offers. Ultimately, she makes you believe in your self which I found was a big step forward."

The official bio

Described as charismatic, engaging and riveting, Mel is a motivational speaker, author and transformational coach who specialises in confidence and communication skills. She works with entrepreneurs and business professionals who want to maximise their influence and impact through enhanced confidence, credibility and charisma.

Clients include large Government organisations, SMEs and individuals in a wide variety of industries.

Mel’s first book ‘The Authority Guide to Pitching Your Business: How to make an impact and be remembered… in under a minute!’ was published in September 2017 and was a Business Book of the Year award finalist. She is currently working on her second book based on The RED Effect, a unique new approach to presenting your best authentic self in any situation.

A Fellow and Past Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association UK and Ireland, Mel has won several speaking awards and is also a qualified trainer, mediator and NLP Practitioner. An Australian who now calls Scotland home, Mel combines over 25 years’ experience in business with a background as an actor, presenter and singer to help her clients transform their personal and professional lives through improved confidence and communication skills.

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the programme. If you have a question that isn't covered or would like further info, simply email me at mel@melsherwood.com and I'll get back to you right away.

What's the time commitment?

To get the most out of the programme, it is suggested that you put aside 2 hours per week to watch the short video, attend the live coaching session (or watch it back on replay) and complete the set activity.

However, if you only have an hour a week to spare you will still get great value from working on the weekly exercises.

And if you want to spend additional time going more deeply into the content and sharing your thoughts and observations with others in the group you will benefit from greater insights and awareness that will lead to an even bigger shift in your perspective and even more confidence to #BeMoreRED.

What if I've never done anything like this before?

Personal development work is... well... it's personal! And it can sometimes be a bit daunting to start connecting with the truth of who you are, feeling more deeply and building confidence based on a strong belief in your own amazingness.

But the benefits of doing this work will be life changing.

And I'm here to support you every step of the way. I have been helping people to believe in themselves and to fulfil their potential since I was a child and I have a load of skills, qualifications and experience that means I can create a safe place to help you explore and to support you on the journey.

Do I have to like or wear the colour red?

No, not at all! In this context RED is an attitude. The RED Effect programme helps you to reconnect with who you are at your core and live your life authentically. Ultimately it helps you realise that everything in life is a choice. So whether you choose purple, green, orange, blue or anything else, you can still be 'more RED' in your approach to life!

Is there a payment plan available?

Yes! If you'd like to join us and would prefer a payment plan simply email mel@melsherwood.com and we'll sort that out for you.

"Thank you very much for inspiring me to push myself further - so many amazing things have happened over the last few weeks and all because of The RED Effect. I can’t thank you enough!" ~ Cheryl

Is this you?

"I was feeling a bit aimless before but since completing the programme, I feel like I’ve got my sense of direction back - now I feel ready, excited and determined to face the challenges ahead with renewed energy and enthusiasm." ~ Amy

How does it work?

Who is Mel Sherwood?

Questions?