Achieve Long-Term Goals Through Transformational Leadership Long-term, big picture goals can take years to make happen. And they are worth the investment. They are the type of goals that continually take organizations to the next level, and prevent the hamster-wheel effect that can so easily happen when the world around us is ever-changing. However, with […]
Effective Team Collaboration – Cultivating High-Performance Teamwork Let me ask you… how would you describe a high-performance culture or team? Better yet, how would you go about creating one? And, if you’ve followed all the usual best practices out there, but feel your team still isn’t reaching its fullest potential, what else is possible? A […]
When it comes to interviewing for high level roles such as executive, VP, c-level and other higher up roles, the interview process is often quite different. With these roles, there is typically a higher level of responsibility, a greater need for interpersonal skills, higher stakes in making the “wrong hire”, and so on. To prepare […]
Let me ask you… Have you ever taken a salt bath? I am always surprised at the number of people that have never tried one, as there are so many immediate benefits to the practice. As important as it is to do the deep, long term, inner work, as well as the external work […]
Let me ask you… Is it safe to speak openly in your workplace? For everyone, and about all things? Is it safe to take risks and make mistakes? To ask for help? To innovate? What I’m talking about is psychological safety, which is when all members of a group adopt and practice the belief that […]
Let me ask you… What vision do you hold for your organization? To make that vision reality, will your organization or team need to undergo a transformation? If so, is your current leadership style and/or leadership mix set up to inspire and drive that transformation? So many companies, leaders and leadership teams want to create […]
7 Best Practices for Terminating Employees with Empathy, Dignity and Compassion Let me ask you… How do you feel when someone is being phony or inauthentic with you? What about when they try to downplay bad news? Letting an employee go is never easy, for either side, but the discomfort can be compounded when the […]
Exploring Sedona’s Vortexes: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Spiritual Awakening Let me ask you… when did you last feel truly grounded? In a literal sense, to feel grounded means to have both feet firmly planted on natural ground, feeling fully connected to the earth, as though no force can knock you down. It’s being able […]
Protect Your Energy and Peace Through Energetic Practices Tell me… What can you do to protect your energy when the world around you is unpredictable, and even chaotic? We all know the feeling of being low on energy, but not tired in a physical sense. It’s an energy deficit that’s different from just needing a […]
The Art of Non-Doing Let me ask you… Do you feel guilty when you aren’t actively productive? Do you scroll on your phone while watching TV? Do you feel like no matter what you’re doing, you’re thinking about what else you should be doing? If any of that is hitting a chord with you, I […]
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.
