Servant leadership empowers the brilliance of others. It’s being a champion for your people, uncovering their unique strengths and talents, seeking out opportunities for them to grow and shining a spotlight on their value, contribution and potential. It’s a commitment to being aware of your own impact and making it your mission to harness your […]
Les avantages pour un leader de poser des questions sont considérables, mais essentiellement, le grand pouvoir des questions est d’accroître ou de renforcer l’autonomie des gens.
Let me ask you… does the idea of networking feel uncomfortable, shallow or fake to you? Business networking can get a bad rap because the intention behind it – either the networking itself, or the abundance of networking advice floating around – tends to lack the human connection that makes networking both successful and meaningful […]
Why Do We Negotiate in Business? Why Traditional Negotiation Models Create Problems Why Conscious Negotiation is the Way Forward Negotiation and an Abundance Mindset 10 Tips for Effective Conscious Negotiation Let me ask you… when you hear the word “negotiation”, what images come up for you? For many of us, our minds conjure up that […]
In this article we will cover: Why connection matters more than presentation techniques How presentation skills combat fear My top 11 tips for effective presentations A note on virtual presentations Let me ask you… how do you feel about your presentation skills? If you’re like many of us, the idea of giving a presentation, or […]
It’s said that transparency in the workplace builds trust, which leads to better communication, fewer interpersonal issues, greater employee retention, and many other benefits. But, what does it actually mean to practice transparency? What does it look like? Is it possible to overshare? What about confidentiality? What if everyone else rejects the idea?
Wow. What a year it’s been. In some areas, I feel like I’ve grown in leaps and bounds. In others, I know I still have work to do and growth to explore. What about you? When you reflect on the past year, what thoughts and feelings come up for you? I know that’s a big […]
“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” ~ Louise L. Hay Let me ask you… do you practice radical self acceptance? I mean the kind of self acceptance that embraces absolutely every aspect of yourself with love, kindness and not one hint of […]
Vision boards help you hone your focus, empowering you to make decisions that bring you closer to what you want. They keep you engaged in the unfolding of your story, rather than being a bystander, with people and circumstances around you pushing and pulling your life in different directions.
Let me ask you… how do you effectively influence people at work? In today’s landscape, a successful leader is an agent of positive influence. That means being skilled at inspiring others to create with you. What’s most important to know about influential leadership is that it can be learned. Yes, some people seem to be […]
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.
