Why Choose MES Consulting PNW?
MES Consulting PNW is a leadership development coaching and training firm based out of Bellingham, Washington in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
It was started in 2026 by me, Megan Skillman, aka Mega Skills, aka Skills to pay tha bills, aka Shorty, aka… moving on. I started MES Consulting PNW with the purpose of supporting small business and frontline leaders as well as their teams by providing engaging, effective, and actionable leadership development coaching and training that is often unavailable to them.
Recent studies have found that leadership training can improve employee engagement by 20% and decrease employee turnover by 15%. Yet, 40% of managers feel burned out daily and only 27% report feeling engaged in their work. This is mostly due to a common leadership challenge referred to as the “mid-manager squeeze”, or the pressure to meet high-level strategy while leading frontline teams.
The issue of accessibility to effective leadership training for frontline managers and small business owners can be difficult to address when resources and funding are limited. This is where MES Consulting PNW can help! Businesses that invest in leadership development often see a 25% boost to business outcomes.
I began studying human behavior, including leadership, in high school. I went on to earn my B.A. in General Psychology from Central Washington University (go Wildcats!) and my Masters in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University (go Lopes!). Over the last 20 years, I have built a career that blends my passions for psychology, business, leadership, and education in a way that has given me the opportunity to teach other leaders how to build better relationships, improve performance, clarify communication, and do all of this with humility.
My goal is to support YOU as you strengthen your people management skills by sharing useful tools, frameworks, and content. Through my enRICH your leadership | enRICH your life program, you will discover your strengths as a leader and empower others around you to do the same.
Testimonials
“I’ve really enjoyed Megan’s encouragement in setting boundaries, advocating for my business and personal self, and learning more about what direction I want my business to grow.
She is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with and clear communication is her top priority. I’m so grateful for her support.”
— Lindsay, Small Business Owner & Mom of 3“I had the opportunity to co-facilitate a leadership development program with Megan, and I can honestly say she is exceptional at both designing and delivering meaningful training. She took the time to really listen to leaders across the organization and built a program that directly addressed their needs. The result was an engaging, three-month experience focused on professionalism, communication, and accountability that participants consistently said was one of the best trainings they’ve ever been part of.
What sets Megan apart is how she creates space for real connection. People weren’t just sitting and listening, they were sharing, practicing, and learning from each other. Her energy is contagious, and she brings a level of intention that makes the learning stick. I would absolutely recommend Megan to any organization looking for leadership development that goes far beyond a typical “check the box” training.”
— Ryann Butela, HR Professional“Megan was very interactive and made learning fun! She is very knowledgeable about different leadership styles and what type makes the largest impact on an organization.”
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