Guilt as a Saboteur
We can’t simply turn off the “guilty tap” and stop the flow. Instead, we need to become curious about it, confront our guilt, learn from it, and take control of how we respond to it.
Melissa Dawn is a Certified Professional Life and Business Coach (CPCC), Motivational Speaker (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers – CAPS) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm).
She is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and Entrepreneur.com and has been featured on many podcasts and talk shows such as Entrepreneur on Fire, Breakfast Television, CJAD Radio and more.
She is the Amazon international bestselling author of I Attract What I Am: Transform Failure into an Orgasmically Joyful Life and Business.
We can’t simply turn off the “guilty tap” and stop the flow. Instead, we need to become curious about it, confront our guilt, learn from it, and take control of how we respond to it.
Tell me… What is the role of self-management in leadership? Self-management in leadership is the ability to: Objectively assess your emotions, thoughts and behaviors; Understand their impact on you, and on the people around you; Regulate and adjust your emotions, thoughts and behaviors in order to move towards your goals, and the goals of the […]
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Tell me… are you suffering? You may have heard the Buddhist saying, “The root of suffering is attachment.” Or the quote, “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” We suffer when we lose what we’re attached to, or from the idea of losing what we’re attached to, or in our efforts to hold onto what we’re […]
Tell me… is an employee redeployment process part of your corporate culture plan? Have you considered its role in employee engagement? Retention? Growth and development? If not, you should. When done right, a strong redeployment strategy: Keeps your best people happy Costs way less than hiring and firing Can help prevent and alleviate burnout In […]
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CEO of Your Life has been trusted by several top organizations.

Melissa Dawn empowers executives and family business leaders to lead through change with heart—not just strategy—so they can inspire their teams, elevate their legacy, and create meaningful, lasting impact.
As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), keynote speaker, bestselling author, and master practitioner of energy medicine, Melissa blends two decades of corporate leadership with deep expertise in personal growth and business transformation. Her approach combines strategic insight with holistic, values-driven leadership—supporting clients to thrive both professionally and personally.
As one of the few coaches globally to hold the Master Certified Coach (MCC) designation—awarded to just 4% of coaches worldwide—Melissa equips leaders with the mindset, presence, and practical tools to lead from the inside out and create real, lasting transformation.
Through her transformative workshops, executive coaching, and high-impact keynotes, she has helped thousands of leaders become the CEOs of their lives—leading with authenticity, purpose, and heart.
Leading through change? The best leaders lead with heart, not just strategy.

