🌿 The Way of the Sage at Work: Owning Your Projections Every leader has experienced it. A comment lands the wrong way. A tone feels dismissive. A reaction rises faster than reason. In those moments, the mind fills in the blanks: They don’t respect me. They’re blocking progress. They’re not capable. These thoughts are human […]
Get the Most Out of Virtual Coaching Lead with heart, ground with truth, grow with intention For busy executives, virtual coaching can feel like a gift. No commute. No rushing across town. Just you, your coach, and the space to show up as the whole person that you are, not just the title. Space to […]
How Great Leaders Unlock Collective Genius Brainstorming is not about who has the best idea. It’s about creating the best conditions for ideas to appear. Have you found brainstorming to be a waste of time? Does it feel unfocused, unproductive, or disconnected from the core purpose? Or maybe it turns into a competition to be […]
Advocating for your worth with clarity, calm, and confidence Know your worth, then ask for it with grace. That’s leadership. Asking for a raise can be nerve-wracking—even at the executive level. From sleepless nights to sweaty palms, the anticipation often feels worse than the conversation itself. And yet, it can be more than just a […]
How to Conduct a Performance Review for Year-Round Growth Too many performance reviews are wasted opportunities. It’s time to change that. When conducted with intention, performance reviews are strategic checkpoints in an ongoing growth journey for you, your employees, and your organization. Done well, they’re a powerful opportunity to: Connect meaningfully with team members Assess […]
Leadership doesn’t begin and end with performance metrics. It begins with presence. It’s in the tone we set—through words, behavior, and even silence. How we respond to the dynamics around us shapes team culture. It influences trust, engagement, and performance. Microaggressions may seem subtle, but their cumulative impact breaks down psychological safety, trust, and inclusion. […]
The Energy Stewardship Practice of Heart-Centered Leaders Leadership today requires more than expert strategy and masterful execution. It also demands presence, clarity, and sustainable energy — and yet, so many high-performing leaders are running on empty. It’s rarely the work alone that exhausts us — it’s the stress, pressure, expectations, and near-constant unpredictability. “You don’t […]
Change doesn’t fail because of poor strategy. It fails because leaders forget the human side of transformation. What keeps you up at night? If you’re like many in leadership, it’s things like: Retaining top talent Engagement and motivation Burnout and exhaustion (your own, or that of your team) Innovation and agility in your organization What […]
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.
