Hey there, I’m Mel.

Welcome, Surgeon!

Congratulations on investing in yourself—you truly deserve it.

I’m Mel Thacker, a professional certified coach and surgeon who once believed I had signed up for one career, only to realize it was something entirely different. Like many, I went through a period of completely falling apart and losing myself. But coaching helped me rebuild—not just my career, but my sense of self.

I don’t want you to go through years of suffering and dissatisfaction. That’s why I created this program—to equip you with life-changing tools that integrate coaching philosophy into the world of surgery. After spending the past year and hundreds of hours developing this program, I can confidently say: this works.

So take off your scrubs, grab a cozy blanket and a cup of tea, and let’s dive in!

IMPORTANT DATES, LINKS & INFO

  • First, access the Empowered Surgeon Digital Modules here.

  • Second, block off your calendar every Wednesday at 4 pm EST starting April 30:

    • We start group coaching April 30th, 2025, last coaching call is October 29th, 205 from 4 pm-5 pm EST

    • Zoom information listed below

  • Third, join the Empowered Surgeons Facebook Group by clicking here.

    • No call on August 6th (26 total calls)

    • ZOOM LINK: Topic: Empowered Surgeon Group Call

      Time: Apr 30, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

      Every week on Wed, until Oct 29, 2025

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Download the Empowered Surgeon Workbook here

Important Podcast Episodes to Check Out

Surgeons with Purpose Podcast is a body of work that introduces many of the concepts we will cover in coaching, like thought work, processing emotions, reframing drama, and getting back in your own business. If you find an episode resonates deeply, I highly recommend listening to it more than once.