Let me ask you… Who’s really leading you? No, not your boss, not your coach, not your mentor, not your partner, or anyone else outside of you. But inside. Who leads you from within? The answer, of course, is you. Whether you have chosen to fully step into self-leadership, or you’re stuck in a passive […]
At the end of a long workday, many of us feel drained and unfulfilled. This is because we spend our days sliding into problem-solving or Rescuer mode. That might sound… like a good thing? Like that’s what we’re supposed to do at work? Especially as leaders? Sure, problem-solving is great, but there are two big […]
Time and time again, I hear from clients that they feel a path is right for them, but how can they be certain? They want to know, “How can I be sure it will work out?” “How can I be sure I won’t fail?” “How can I be sure…” Oof. It goes on and on. […]
Tell me… what do you call that part of yourself that holds you in status quo? Gremlin, Saboteur, Inner Critic, Personal Demon…
Whatever you call it, we all have those inner voices, impulses, or reactions that hold us back.
How you can work to create professional environments where people feel free to share their truth openly, empowering greater diversity of thought, higher innovation, increased creativity, and more effective collaboration?
Lorsque nous nous présentons au travail chaque jour, il est commun de croire que nous devons laisser certains aspects de nous-mêmes à la maison. Il en va de même lorsque nous rentrons à la maison. Mais cela nous laisse avec le sentiment d’être incomplet; comme s’il nous manquait quelque chose.
Les limites sont importantes. Spécialement maintenant, avec le télétravail. En effet, de nombreux clients me confient qu’ils ont besoin de leur propre espace. J’ai même vu des réunions dans les placards ou même des pièces complètement réinventées pour mieux délimiter l’espace de travail. Ces limites physiques et visuelles sont excellentes ET peuvent être favorisées par […]
Partout, les gens ont peur de dire ce qu’ils pensent. Ils ont peur d’avoir des conversations professionnelles authentiques. En effet, ils craignent la réaction ou l’opinion de l’autre, ils ont peur d’être rejetés ou que leurs idées ne soient pas importantes. Il est possible que la position hiérarchique de l’autre personne les intimide et ils ont peur de leur réaction.
Understanding your mental models sparks the clarity you need to speak your truth in the workplace with confidence and courage. In the first part of this series, we explored why it might be so hard to speak our truth at work, as well as some tips, techniques and mindset shifts to help you start owning […]
How can I start speaking my truth at work? How can I say what needs to be said? How can I speak up when I see a problem? How can I voice my opinions openly and professionally?
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.
