Melissa is a values-driven business coach, serial entrepreneur, former CEO, non-profit founder, speaker, advisor and real estate investor, now, living a life by design. But that is not how it always was for her. After overcoming her own burnout and a complete revamp of her life, she found the tools that helped her live a more balanced and healthy life while growing a business.
CEO’s, business owners and leaders have huge responsibilities to their customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. They can’t just quit on themselves, their ideas, or their goals when things get tough. By tackling self-leadership and bringing more meaning and balance to their lives, they are able to build a business or career that fuels their soul.
In her coaching and speaking, she shares these tools and creates an environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation. Her goal is to help turn her clients’ and audiences’ talents, skills and ideas into their ultimate competitive advantage.
Melissa’s achievements as a leader, business owner, and advocate for women have been widely recognized. She was presented with the Morley Ballantine Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce and has received many industry awards including the Top Women of the Channel, Colorado’s Company to Watch, Colorado’s Top Private Company, and CRN’s Tech Elite.
Melissa has an insatiable thirst for exploring new opportunities in life which explains her love of travel, adventure and Latin dance. She lives dually in SW Colorado and Phoenix, AZ.
Her speech at this conference is called, “Shake the Tree: How Taking Bold Action Helps Navigate Change.”