Melahni Ake: Igniting Transformation, Empowering Extraordinary Potential
Melahni Ake is an unstoppable force in speaking, training, and coaching, leveraging her extensive experience and unyielding passion for personal and professional development. As the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, Melahni has propelled numerous individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential and embrace their purpose.
With an impressive background, Melahni has honed her expertise as a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker, and trainer for adults and youth. Her extraordinary journey began at Walt Disney World, where she absorbed the essence of exceptional leadership. With a background in broadcasting journalism, Melahni possesses a captivating presence that enables her to engage audiences and deliver deeply resonating messages.
Driven by a relentless pursuit of understanding the core motivators that drive human behavior, Melahni became the first US affiliate coach with the prestigious WHY Institute. Through this groundbreaking partnership, she guides clients on a transformative journey to fully embrace and live their WHY, unveiling the profound meaning behind their actions.
In 2022, Melahni embarked on a groundbreaking venture as the Co-Founder of SCALE for Women, LLP, a pioneering platform that promotes Sales Confidence and Leadership Excellence for Women Sales Leaders. Her unwavering commitment to elevating women in sales is a testament to her staunch advocacy for gender equality and empowerment.
Throughout her illustrious career, Melahni has made significant contributions across various sectors, including financial services, entertainment, fundraising, domestic and international medical device sales, training, development, and executive leadership in the medical device industry. Leading by example, she emphasizes the transformative power of embracing a "disruptive mindset" to design a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
Melahni's impact extends far beyond her coaching and training engagements. She is widely recognized as a master of ceremonies, a captivating voice actor, and the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed Everyday Leaders 50in50 Leadership Podcast, which has garnered a devoted following over six impactful years. In 2023, Melahni expanded her reach by launching the Everyday Business Leaders Broadcast, captivating a global audience. Furthermore, she is a five-time best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and a trusted business strategy coach, inspiring individuals and leaders to shatter their limiting beliefs and forge strategic pathways toward transforming the world.
Fueled by an unwavering passion for personal and professional growth, Melahni actively engages with her community and has partnered with esteemed organizations and institutions such as the USAF, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Initiatives, and St. Francis Hospitals. Her expertise has been sought by prestigious entities including Purdue University and the Washington Mandela Fellows Program, where she serves as a mentor, empowering aspiring African entrepreneurs.
Melahni's dedication to fostering growth extends to her involvement in numerous boards and organizations, both locally and globally. She is a valued member of the Association of Women Business Owners and the Perry Township Religious Education Association. As the Co-Sponsor and Director of Programming for the Top Floor Women Professional Networking Organization, she spearheads initiatives that empower women on their professional journeys. Melahni also serves as a Legacy Leader, Mentor, and Podcast Host for the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation, uplifting emerging female leaders.
Melahni received the prestigious 2020 Community Builders Award for her outstanding contributions. Additionally, in 2023, she was a finalist for the Woman Leader of the Year in Johnson County, and her company, Everyday Leaders, was a finalist for Champion for Women. Melahni has been nominated for the John Maxwell Culture Awards multiple times, a testament to her unwavering commitment to inspiring change and transformation on a global scale.
As the Aspire Economic Development Ambassador for the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and an Indiana Youth Institute Speaker, Melahni is an influential personal and professional development force.
Melahni firmly believes you can't lead others to places you haven't been yourself. She lives this philosophy by facilitating a daily leadership devotional, empowering individuals to cultivate their leadership skills and mindset each and every day. Through her unwavering commitment, Melahni nurtures local and global leaders, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touches.
Melahni Ake: Igniting transformation, empowering individuals to uncover their WHY, transcend their limitations, and unleash their extraordinary potential. Get ready to embark on a journey of empowerment and embrace the transformative power within you!
Melahni Ake: Igniting Transformation, Empowering Extraordinary Potential
Melahni Ake is an unstoppable force in speaking, training, and coaching, leveraging her extensive experience and unyielding passion for personal and professional development. As the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, Melahni has propelled numerous individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential and embrace their purpose.
With an impressive background, Melahni has honed her expertise as a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker, and trainer for adults and youth. Her extraordinary journey began at Walt Disney World, where she absorbed the essence of exceptional leadership. With a background in broadcasting journalism, Melahni possesses a captivating presence that enables her to engage audiences and deliver deeply resonating messages.
Driven by a relentless pursuit of understanding the core motivators that drive human behavior, Melahni became the first US affiliate coach with the prestigious WHY Institute. Through this groundbreaking partnership, she guides clients on a transformative journey to fully embrace and live their WHY, unveiling the profound meaning behind their actions.
In 2022, Melahni embarked on a groundbreaking venture as the Co-Founder of SCALE for Women, LLP, a pioneering platform that promotes Sales Confidence and Leadership Excellence for Women Sales Leaders. Her unwavering commitment to elevating women in sales is a testament to her staunch advocacy for gender equality and empowerment.
Throughout her illustrious career, Melahni has made significant contributions across various sectors, including financial services, entertainment, fundraising, domestic and international medical device sales, training, development, and executive leadership in the medical device industry. Leading by example, she emphasizes the transformative power of embracing a "disruptive mindset" to design a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
Melahni's impact extends far beyond her coaching and training engagements. She is widely recognized as a master of ceremonies, a captivating voice actor, and the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed Everyday Leaders 50in50 Leadership Podcast, which has garnered a devoted following over six impactful years. In 2023, Melahni expanded her reach by launching the Everyday Business Leaders Broadcast, captivating a global audience. Furthermore, she is a five-time best-selling author, a motivational speaker, and a trusted business strategy coach, inspiring individuals and leaders to shatter their limiting beliefs and forge strategic pathways toward transforming the world.
Fueled by an unwavering passion for personal and professional growth, Melahni actively engages with her community and has partnered with esteemed organizations and institutions such as the USAF, Indiana Chamber of Commerce Initiatives, and St. Francis Hospitals. Her expertise has been sought by prestigious entities including Purdue University and the Washington Mandela Fellows Program, where she serves as a mentor, empowering aspiring African entrepreneurs.
Melahni's dedication to fostering growth extends to her involvement in numerous boards and organizations, both locally and globally. She is a valued member of the Association of Women Business Owners and the Perry Township Religious Education Association. As the Co-Sponsor and Director of Programming for the Top Floor Women Professional Networking Organization, she spearheads initiatives that empower women on their professional journeys. Melahni also serves as a Legacy Leader, Mentor, and Podcast Host for the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation, uplifting emerging female leaders.
Melahni received the prestigious 2020 Community Builders Award for her outstanding contributions. Additionally, in 2023, she was a finalist for the Woman Leader of the Year in Johnson County, and her company, Everyday Leaders, was a finalist for Champion for Women. Melahni has been nominated for the John Maxwell Culture Awards multiple times, a testament to her unwavering commitment to inspiring change and transformation on a global scale.
As the Aspire Economic Development Ambassador for the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and an Indiana Youth Institute Speaker, Melahni is an influential personal and professional development force.
Melahni firmly believes you can't lead others to places you haven't been yourself. She lives this philosophy by facilitating a daily leadership devotional, empowering individuals to cultivate their leadership skills and mindset each and every day. Through her unwavering commitment, Melahni nurtures local and global leaders, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touches.
Melahni Ake: Igniting transformation, empowering individuals to uncover their WHY, transcend their limitations, and unleash their extraordinary potential. Get ready to embark on a journey of empowerment and embrace the transformative power within you!
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USAF
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D.T., USAF Commanders Accelerated Initiatives Office, USAF
Verified @us.af.milMelahni Ake is a dynamic speaker and storyteller! I invited her to speak to our Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Training Symposium member audience, and she was amazing! Mel shared a part of herself that captivated the audience’s attention, to begin with, and followed up with a personal challenge to finding your “Why.” You will be happy you invited her to speak and engage with your audience!
Lion Enterprise
On-Site
G.S., CEO, Lion Enterprise
Verified @lion-enterprise.com"Melahni puts the "intention" in intentionality! I've had the pleasure of collaborating and working with Melahni on several leadership initiatives over the past three years. I was particularly impressed with her ability to exhibit consistency in everything she does. From daily devotionals to spotlighting everyday leaders, you can always count on her to lead by example. Her infectious smile, positive attitude, and authenticity are the key ingredients that make her a fantastic leader, coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and friend. In any of these roles, Melahni earns my highest recommendation."
The Strategies
On-Site
L.W., Executive HR Director, The Strategies
Verified @thestrategies.netWonderful experience with Everyday Leader Melahni Ake! She did her homework and sincerely wanted our team to get the most out of the training. Can't wait for the next session!
Carroll County Leadership
On-Site
J.L., Executive Director, Carroll County Leadership
Verified @carrollcountychamber.comMelahni designed a very interesting and invaluable program to discover our organization's WHY. We've never done anything exactly like this, and it was refreshing and powerful to help us get clear in our communication with whom we serve. Melahni also has played an important and impactful leadership role in facilitating the Women's Leadership Series for Carroll County Women Leaders. Melahni stepped in as an emergency keynote to support our Women's Celebration Luncheon when the governor's wife was sick. She provided inspiration on the topic of living your passion and impacted over 100 women from the stage.
Legacy Training and Development
On-Site
D.D., Chief Inspiration Officer, Legacy Training and Development
Verified @legacytd.com"I have known Melahni for over seven years and have worked on multiple projects with her. Her creative thinking and ability to engage her clients and audiences is masterful. She connects with people instantly and makes her clients and participants feel comfortable from the start. She challenges you to be a better version of yourself because she believes in your abilities. I highly recommend Melahni as a speaker, a personal, professional, business coach, or a Leadership trainer. I have learned so much from her and continue to grow because of her."
Aspire Johnson County Womens Leadership
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A.V., Vice President Investor Development and Relations, Aspire Johnson County Womens Leadership
Verified @aspirejohnsoncounty.comI am always impressed by Melahni’s positive energy, work ethic, and ability to rally the group. I have worked with her in several capacities, including team coaching and one-to-one executive coaching. Going through the Corporate Leaders WHY Workshop helped our team to better understand our individual motivators and I immediately saw improvement in our communications with each other. Working with Melahni individually allowed me to dig in deeper, and she was able to coach me on strategies for working with my staff to realize their full potential. I know I am a better leader thanks to Melahni.