Melissa is a Founding Partner & Executive Coach with Leadership Reinvented where she leverages her extensive executive leadership career with her experience as a Board Certified Counselor. Melissa has more than 24 years of experience in human resources leadership and executive leadership, including Chief Transformation Officer, Interim Co-CEO, Head of People & Culture and various senior HR leadership and labor/employee relations roles within Venus Fashion, Chico’s FAS and Target Corporation.
Melissa’s education includes a Master of Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She holds numerous professional certifications, including Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, ORSC (Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching) and is a Certified User of Predictive Index (Talent Acquisition & Development), as well as a Board Certified National Counselor.
Melissa's extensive experience includes coaching and guiding individuals, leadership teams and project teams to overcome challenges, improve team dynamics and drive results. As an Executive Coach, Facilitator and HR Advisor with Leadership Reinvented, she partners with small to large organizations and individuals to develop and implement custom coaching and training programs to drive change, support a positive organizational culture and optimize team and individual performance. Integrating strategic business, psychological and cognitive-behavioral techniques with her knowledge of the complexities of executive leadership and corporate environments, she is able to effectively uncover organizational and individual strengths and opportunities to develop custom coaching, HR and training solutions.
Most leaders don’t set out to create confusion or misalignment. They want to be clear. They want to be kind. They want to elevate others, not micromanage them. They want to lead with presence, not pressure. But somewhere between what we say we value and what we actually do, a quiet tension forms. And that...
A lot has been said about the importance of trust in leadership. And if you asked most leaders whether they value trust, they would likely say yes. But in practice, trust isn’t something that comes from saying the right words or offering the occasional team retreat. It’s something much quieter than that. Something simpler, and...
Many professionals carry a pressure no one sees. More than just deadlines or outside expectations, but rather, pressure from within. A quiet voice that whispers: “You should be further along. You should know the answer. You should be doing more.” It hides behind ambition, responsibility, or a desire to get it right. And on the...
You’re in the middle of a tense meeting. Someone questions your decision. Your chest tightens, your jaw locks, and before you can stop it, you react. You speak too quickly. You interrupt. You say something sharp. And in the silence that follows, you notice a flicker of regret. That wasn’t how I meant to respond....
Hustle culture has a tight grip on modern work. It’s become a badge of honor, a way to signal dedication and ambition. For many leaders, hustling feels like the only way to keep up and the only way to stay ahead. But what if this relentless pace is actually costing you more than it’s giving?...
Clarity is one of the most powerful tools a leader can have. It shapes the way you make decisions, guide your team, and move through uncertainty. In a world defined by constant change and evolving expectations, clarity can seem just out of reach. Leaders are often tasked with balancing competing priorities, navigating complexity, and staying...
You’ve taken numerous leadership classes, completed development programs, been mentored, read the books and studied the leaders in your career. But what the books and others don’t tell you is that even great leaders have irrational, negative and unhealthy thoughts. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or doing it wrong; it means you’re human. Leadership is...
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s the constant stream of news, workplace demands, or personal struggles, many people feel overwhelmed by the pressures around them. However, resilience can help us navigate these challenges effectively. Resilience isn’t about avoiding stress or being immune to hardship; it’s about learning how to handle it effectively...
The ability to make clear, strategic decisions can make or break your leadership success. Yet as you climb the corporate ladder, the mental noise only seems to amplify. Self-doubt whispers in one ear, while your ego shouts from the other. Conflicting priorities vie for your attention, creating noise that can cloud even the sharpest mind....
As executive coaches specializing in leadership and team development, we’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving challenges facing today’s organizations. The landscape of work has transformed dramatically, and with it the demands on leaders and their teams. Our holistic approach integrates business strategy, psychological insights, and wellness practices to support leaders in creating resilient, high-performing teams. Today,...
