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Singles Coaching

Stop Treating Dating
Like a Guessing Game.

Built for high performers. Real results.

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Melissa Nanavati speaking on stage
100+ First Dates
TEDx Speaker
Published Author
Neuroscience-Backed
100+ Stages Globally

Is This You

High Performers Are Often the Last Ones
to Figure This Out.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're in good company.

See How It Works

The Approach

Structured. Science-Backed.
Built for How You Think.

Science-backed frameworks and real tools — grounded in neuroscience and lived experience.

01

Action-Oriented

Every session builds toward a concrete tool you can use immediately. You leave knowing exactly what to do next — not just things to reflect on.

02

Scripts & Real Tools

What to say on a first date. How to handle the "what are we" conversation. How to pace the relationship and deepen connection. Practical tools for every stage.

03

Both Perspectives

Melissa's husband Akshay — Marine veteran and peak performance coach — joins select sessions to bring the male perspective.

The Options

Group or Private.
Both Deliver.

Group coaching for structure, community, and real-time guidance. Private 1:1 for a fully personalized approach.

Most Popular

Group Coaching

The 8-Week Cohort

A structured weekly program in a small, high-quality cohort. Real-time guidance, proven frameworks, and a community of people doing the work alongside you.

  • Weekly live group coaching calls — real-time guidance, not guesswork
  • Proven frameworks to help you find your person faster
  • Scripts, nonverbal cues, and proven strategies to get higher-quality dates and handle hard conversations with confidence
  • Community with a dedicated WhatsApp group to connect, ask questions, and get in-the-moment support
  • Male and female perspective so you're not missing what actually matters — Akshay joins select sessions
  • Max 15 people per cohort — small enough for real attention
  • Session recordings included, lifetime access

Best for: structure, community, and weekly accountability

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Next Group Cohort: Summer 2026. Registration is open now. Cohorts are capped at 15 and fill before the program is announced publicly.

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Private Coaching

1:1 Coaching

Everything in the group program — built entirely around you. Private weekly sessions, direct access to Melissa between calls, and a strategy tailored to your specific patterns and goals.

  • All frameworks, scripts, and tools from the group program — personalized to you
  • Weekly 60-min private sessions with Melissa over 6 months
  • Direct access to Melissa between sessions via voice note and message
  • Deep work on your specific patterns
  • Custom scripts and communication tools built around your dynamic
  • Male and female perspective — Akshay available for select sessions

Best for: fully private, personalized support with direct access between sessions

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Limited spots available.

Client Results

The Frameworks Work.
Here's the Proof.

"I met my wife because of this program."

Melissa's approach completely changed how I showed up on dates. It gave me a clear structure for what to say, what to look for, and how to move things forward. I was skeptical at first — but it worked.

— Nik H.

"For the first time in years I'm pursuing a relationship I genuinely want."

I had a pattern of friendzoning women I was actually interested in — convincing myself the timing wasn't right or I wasn't ready. Melissa helped me see what I was actually doing and why. Now I know how to move things forward with confidence.

— James M.

"For the first time I felt like I actually knew what I was doing."

I found this program at exactly the right time. I'd just started seeing someone and didn't want to repeat old patterns. Melissa gave me a clear framework for how to pace things, communicate with confidence, and not get in my own way.

— Chad R.

"Engaged after 8 months. This coaching works."

I was going on dates but nothing was leading anywhere serious. After applying Melissa's approach, I matched with my now-husband three weeks later.

— Britt Z.

Testimonials shared with client permission. Names and identifying details abbreviated for privacy.

Get Started

Ready to Work
with Melissa?

Fill out the short form and Melissa will be in touch within 48 hours to schedule a call, answer your questions, and find the right fit.

  • 1
    Submit the formTakes about 10 minutes. The more specific you are, the better the conversation.
  • 2
    Hear back within 48 hoursMelissa will reach out to schedule a short call to see if you're a good fit.
  • 3
    Get startedIf it's the right fit, you'll have everything you need before the next cohort opens.

Apply for Coaching

Group or 1:1 — Fill out the form below to tell Melissa more about your goals. If it's a good fit, she'll reach out to schedule a short connection call.

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Your information is 100% confidential and will never be shared.

FAQ

Common
Questions.

Questions about both the group program and 1:1 coaching, answered directly.

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No — and this applies to both programs. Some people join while actively dating; others are in a reset period or have just started seeing someone. Group: the cohort always includes people at different stages, which makes the conversations richer. 1:1: Melissa tailors every session to wherever you are right now, so the work is relevant whether you're going on dates every week or haven't been on one in a year.

Group: one 60-minute live call per week over 8 weeks, plus roughly an hour for the workbook exercises — about 2 hours total per week. All sessions are recorded so if you miss one you won't fall behind. 1:1: one 60-minute private session per week over 6 months, plus access to Melissa between sessions via voice note and message whenever you need real-time support.

Group: you go through the core curriculum in a cohort of up to 15 people over 8 weeks. The shared experience — hearing how others navigate the same situations — is a meaningful part of what makes it work. 1:1: fully private, fully personalized over 6 months. Same weekly call cadence, but every session is built around your specific patterns, history, and goals — with direct access to Melissa between calls so you're never waiting a week when something comes up.

Investment details for both programs are shared on the connection call. Group: priced to reflect the quality and intimacy of a 15-person cohort. 1:1: a premium 6-month private engagement; pricing is discussed directly with Melissa. Both are designed to deliver a return that far outpaces the investment.

Melissa and Akshay Nanavati

About Your Coach

Melissa Has Done
This Work Herself.

After 100+ first dates and years of doing the internal work — overcoming anxious attachment and people-pleasing — Melissa built the framework that changed how she showed up entirely. She met her now-husband Akshay — Marine veteran, polar explorer, and peak performance coach — and was engaged within two months. When you do the inner work and show up differently, the right person has a way of finding you.

Her approach is direct and action-oriented. Melissa quickly identifies the patterns showing up in your dating life and gives you the exact tools, scripts, and frameworks to shift them. Akshay joins select sessions to bring the male perspective.

Melissa's Full Story

Stop Leaving
Love to Chance.

The next cohort is forming now. Spots fill before the program is announced publicly.

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