Melissa Dawn
BComm, CPCC, MCC
QC, CANADAMelissa Dawn is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), and her company, CEO of Your Life, has been named a top international coaching company by HubSpot for 6+ years. Her transformational keynotes empower leaders to lead with heart, not just strategy — unlocking authenticity, clarity, and meaningful impact.
Melissa Dawn, MCC
Founder of CEO of Your Life | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Leadership Thought Leader
Melissa Dawn is the founder and head coach of CEO of Your Life, a leadership development company recognized by HubSpot as a top international coaching company for six consecutive years. She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), one of the most respected coaching credentials worldwide, held by fewer than 4% of coaches globally.
Melissa blends two decades of corporate leadership experience, including time as a Vice President, with deep training in transformational coaching, conscious leadership, and emotional intelligence. Today, she partners with executives, teams, and organizations across the globe — in both English and French — to guide them through change, empower authenticity, and foster cultures rooted in trust, transparency, and heart.
Through keynotes, retreats, executive coaching, and transformational workshops, Melissa helps leaders:
- Lead with heart, not just strategy
- Navigate change with confidence and clarity
- Tap into their most authentic, resourceful selves
- Create thriving, values-driven cultures where people feel seen, safe, and inspired to contribute
Her work integrates mindset, energy, leadership, and personal growth — a whole-life approach that supports sustainable transformation from the inside out.
Melissa is known for her ability to speak directly to the heart of leadership. Her presence is grounding and energizing, creating space for both vulnerability and bold breakthroughs. Her audiences often say they leave not just inspired, but changed — with tools, clarity, and the courage to lead more intentionally.
Whether she's working with Fortune 500 executives, emerging leaders, or entire teams, Melissa brings her signature blend of empathy, insight, and real-world strategy to every engagement. Her approach isn’t about fixing people — it’s about liberating their power.
Leading Through Change? The Best Leaders Lead with Heart, Not Just Strategy.
Melissa’s signature message centers on a powerful truth: when leaders align head and heart, strategy and soul, they unlock their greatest leadership potential — and the ripple effects are profound.
- Lead with Heart, Not Just Strategy: Redefining leadership for a human-first workplace
- Brave Enough to Pause: Why real growth requires reflection
- The Future of Leadership Is Heart-Centered: Creating conscious, connected teams
- From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to reclaim energy and lead from your most resourceful self
- Authenticity at Work: Speaking your truth, owning your voice, and building cultures of trust
Custom keynotes and interactive workshops are available for leadership teams, corporate events, women’s networks, and executive retreats.
- MCC – Master Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- CPCC – Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Training Institute
- CTPC – Certified Team Performance Coach, Team Coaching International
- Certified Conscious Business Coach, Fred Kofman program
- Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, WBE Canada
- Fluent in English and French
- Bestselling Author of I Attract What I Am and Why Can’t I Just Be Me?
Melissa has partnered with organizations including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Desjardins, CBC, Bell, CAE, and more. She’s especially known for supporting executives through change — whether it’s scaling, restructuring, or stepping into new leadership roles — with a grounded, heart-centered presence that helps them reconnect with who they truly are and lead with renewed purpose.
Founded on the belief that leadership starts within, CEO of Your Life guides leaders and teams through transformational journeys that ripple outward. Based in Montreal and serving clients globally, the company offers:
- Executive coaching (1:1 and team-based)
- Keynotes and facilitation
- Leadership retreats
- Workshops rooted in positive intelligence, neuroscience, and energy work
The company’s unique whole-life approach supports both personal and professional transformation — because when leaders grow, everything around them elevates.
- I Attract What I Am: Transforming Failure Into an Orgasmically Joyful Life & Business
- Why Can’t I Just Be Me? Remove the Masks That Hide You From the World and From Yourself
Both books have become guides for readers seeking to live more fully, lead more bravely, and come home to themselves.
Melissa Dawn, MCC
Founder of CEO of Your Life | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Leadership Thought Leader
Melissa Dawn is the founder and head coach of CEO of Your Life, a leadership development company recognized by HubSpot as a top international coaching company for six consecutive years. She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), one of the most respected coaching credentials worldwide, held by fewer than 4% of coaches globally.
Melissa blends two decades of corporate leadership experience, including time as a Vice President, with deep training in transformational coaching, conscious leadership, and emotional intelligence. Today, she partners with executives, teams, and organizations across the globe — in both English and French — to guide them through change, empower authenticity, and foster cultures rooted in trust, transparency, and heart.
Through keynotes, retreats, executive coaching, and transformational workshops, Melissa helps leaders:
- Lead with heart, not just strategy
- Navigate change with confidence and clarity
- Tap into their most authentic, resourceful selves
- Create thriving, values-driven cultures where people feel seen, safe, and inspired to contribute
Her work integrates mindset, energy, leadership, and personal growth — a whole-life approach that supports sustainable transformation from the inside out.
Melissa is known for her ability to speak directly to the heart of leadership. Her presence is grounding and energizing, creating space for both vulnerability and bold breakthroughs. Her audiences often say they leave not just inspired, but changed — with tools, clarity, and the courage to lead more intentionally.
Whether she's working with Fortune 500 executives, emerging leaders, or entire teams, Melissa brings her signature blend of empathy, insight, and real-world strategy to every engagement. Her approach isn’t about fixing people — it’s about liberating their power.
Leading Through Change? The Best Leaders Lead with Heart, Not Just Strategy.
Melissa’s signature message centers on a powerful truth: when leaders align head and heart, strategy and soul, they unlock their greatest leadership potential — and the ripple effects are profound.
- Lead with Heart, Not Just Strategy: Redefining leadership for a human-first workplace
- Brave Enough to Pause: Why real growth requires reflection
- The Future of Leadership Is Heart-Centered: Creating conscious, connected teams
- From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to reclaim energy and lead from your most resourceful self
- Authenticity at Work: Speaking your truth, owning your voice, and building cultures of trust
Custom keynotes and interactive workshops are available for leadership teams, corporate events, women’s networks, and executive retreats.
- MCC – Master Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- CPCC – Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Co-Active Training Institute
- CTPC – Certified Team Performance Coach, Team Coaching International
- Certified Conscious Business Coach, Fred Kofman program
- Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, WBE Canada
- Fluent in English and French
- Bestselling Author of I Attract What I Am and Why Can’t I Just Be Me?
Melissa has partnered with organizations including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Desjardins, CBC, Bell, CAE, and more. She’s especially known for supporting executives through change — whether it’s scaling, restructuring, or stepping into new leadership roles — with a grounded, heart-centered presence that helps them reconnect with who they truly are and lead with renewed purpose.
Founded on the belief that leadership starts within, CEO of Your Life guides leaders and teams through transformational journeys that ripple outward. Based in Montreal and serving clients globally, the company offers:
- Executive coaching (1:1 and team-based)
- Keynotes and facilitation
- Leadership retreats
- Workshops rooted in positive intelligence, neuroscience, and energy work
The company’s unique whole-life approach supports both personal and professional transformation — because when leaders grow, everything around them elevates.
- I Attract What I Am: Transforming Failure Into an Orgasmically Joyful Life & Business
- Why Can’t I Just Be Me? Remove the Masks That Hide You From the World and From Yourself
Both books have become guides for readers seeking to live more fully, lead more bravely, and come home to themselves.
Lead with Heart, Not Just Strategy: Redefining Leadership for a Human-First Workplace
Format: 45–60 minute keynote (also available as a breakout or half-day workshop)
This program is perfect for:
• Senior leaders and executives navigating organizational change
• Family business leaders seeking to strengthen communication, trust, and generational alignment
• HR, people & culture teams aiming to shift from traditional management to people-first leadership
The audience...
Brave Enough to Pause: Why Real Growth Requires Reflection
Format: 45–60 minute keynote (also available as a breakout or half-day workshop)
This program is perfect for:
• Leaders and teams navigating rapid growth, change, or decision fatigue
• Family business leaders feeling stretched between generations, expectations, and evolving visions
• Organizations seeking to move from reactivity to intentionality
The audience will leave with:
Authenticity at Work: Speaking Your Truth, Owning Your Voice, and Building Cultures of Trust
Format: 45–60 minute keynote (also available as a breakout or interactive workshop)
This program is perfect for:
• Leaders and teams striving to build a culture of trust and open communication
• Professionals who feel they must “perform” or hide parts of themselves at work
• Family business leaders navigating legacy, loyalty, and the unspoken
The audience will leave with:
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