Have you ever had a business idea everyone thought was a bad one? Where friends, family and everyone around you said, “Don’t do it”?
Where, despite the naysayers, deep down, you still felt it was right for you?
Avez-vous déjà eu une idée d’entreprise dont tout le monde vous déconseillait de poursuivre? Une idée dont la rétroaction des amis, de la famille et de tout votre entourage était : « Ne fais pas ça »
Mais qui suscitait en vous la conviction profonde que c’était la bonne pour vous et ce malgré les détracteurs?
Do you dream of starting your own business, but hesitate from fear of giving up a stable paycheck? Instead of focusing on that fear, how about focusing on all the amazing things being an entrepreneur can bring to your life, and how your life will change when you are doing something you truly enjoy? No […]
Imagine…. Having a life and business that you love waking up to every morning; Having clients you love so much you don’t even feel like you’re working; Attracting these beautiful clients to you and your business with ease. Does this sound exciting to you? If so, I invite you to join my webinar,
Tell me… would you accept coaching… from a cow? I had a truly unique experience that taught me, yes, some people will listen to a cow! Let me explain. On a very hot day in summer, to celebrate International Coaching Day, I gathered with a group of coaches to offer free 15 minute coaching sessions […]
Tell me, what do you think is the scariest, but also most profitable commitment you can make to your business?
I believe… it’s thinking niche!
Think about it. You are starting a business. You want (and need!) to make sales. Of course you don’t want to say no to anyone. Naturally, the idea of targeting a very specific market – thereby excluding others – is scary.
If you’re working for a company, or living your life under someone else’s conditions, the work you do is contributing to someone else’s dream. Is that what you truly want? How about taking steps towards building your own personal brand, your own dream?
I recently created something of great significance to me and my business… a sexy new logo. As a business owner, your logo will be everywhere – on your website, social media profiles, promotional materials, business cards and more.
Do you dream of creating a full time business doing something you absolutely love, but are held back by the security of a regular paycheck? That feeling of security could actually be an addiction! This article even compared it to crack cocaine.
Many of you reading this right now are working for someone else — helping someone else build their dream. But you probably have a dream of your own that thrills and excites you. And if you’re like most people, you have two main worries holding you back from making the leap:
“How will I replace my day job income?”
“I have an idea for a business, but no idea where to start!”
CEO of Your Life has been trusted by several top organizations.
Melissa Dawn partners with executives, CEOs, and leadership teams navigating growth, complexity, and transformation.
Her work is built on a simple idea:
the most effective leaders integrate strategic clarity with human leadership.
She calls this Heart + Strategy Leadership™.
As a Master Certified Coach (MCC) — the highest credential in the coaching profession held by roughly 4% of coaches globally — Melissa brings deep coaching expertise and real-world leadership insight to every engagement.
Through executive coaching, CEO advisory, leadership retreats, and keynote speaking, she helps leaders strengthen decision-making, build trust within teams, and lead with clarity in complex environments.
Because in today’s world:
Strategy alone is no longer enough.
The best leaders lead with heart and strategy.
