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.
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Imposter syndrome. It’s that feeling that you aren’t worthy. That you’re a fraud. That any day now, someone’s going to realize you’ve snuck into someplace you don’t belong, and you’ll be kicked to the curb. Imposter syndrome causes people to struggle with confidence and self-worth. They tend to be high achievers, but the pressure they […]
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CEO of Your Life has been trusted by several top organizations.
Melissa Dawn empowers executives and high-level leaders to lead with heart, not just strategy, so they can navigate change, inspire their teams, and create lasting impact. As a renowned executive & leadership coach, keynote speaker, workshop leader, bestselling author, and master practitioner of energy medicine, she blends business expertise with a holistic, values-driven approach to leadership.
With a background spanning two decades in corporate leadership, followed by the creation of her own successful business, Melissa understands firsthand what it takes to thrive as a leader in a way that aligns both professional success and personal fulfillment.
As a Master Certified Coach (MCC)—a designation held by only 4% of coaches globally—Melissa equips executives with the mindset, strategies, and heart-centered leadership skills needed to drive real change in themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
Through her innovative workshops, coaching programs, and keynotes, Melissa has helped thousands of leaders step fully into their power and become the CEOs of their personal and professional lives—leading with confidence, integrity, and purpose.