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I’m Melissa Jeanes, Leadership Coach and Thought Partner.

I partner with high-performing leaders who are navigating seasons of transition and growth, recognizing that what got them here may not be what carries them forward. Whether they’re stepping into new roles, leading through change, or reimagining what’s next, our work helps them reconnect to their values and strengths, build grounded confidence, and find clarity for the road ahead.

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  • "Her listening and facilitating skills are second to none, which allows her to work with teams in an effective way."

    — Erik Orndorff, Superintendent | Organizational Coaching Client

  • "One of the most valuable aspects of working with Melissa has been gaining a fresh perspective... enabling me to find clarity and confidence navigating the unknown."

    — Entrepreneur, T. | Coaching Client

  • "Working with Melissa helped me find clarity when I felt completely overwhelmed. I walked away with practical steps, but more importantly, I felt seen and supported. She creates such a compassionate, empowering space."

    — Coaching Client, G.

  • “Our team is better for this experience. We’ve had the opportunity to grow forward through transition as a stronger team by advancing our strengths together.”

    – Dr. Melanie Calender, Assistant Superintendent | Organizational Coaching Client

Created for Leaders Like You

Experiences designed to help leaders harness their strengths, cultivate awareness, and create growth within themselves and their teams.

  • Coaching that helps leaders grow with awareness, confidence, and clarity, whether they’re navigating uncertainty, stepping into new challenges, or seeking more purposeful ways to lead. Together, we strengthen the presence and perspective needed to lead well in every season.

  • Partnering with companies and teams to strengthen leadership, communication, and culture from the inside out. Coaching engagements may also include strengths-based workshops or facilitated sessions to support learning and growth within the organization.

  • Guiding leaders and teams to discover and apply their CliftonStrengths® in practical, meaningful ways. We focus on turning awareness into action—building trust, improving collaboration, and enhancing performance across the organization.

Work With Me
Sometimes we move so fast trying to figure out what’s next that we forget to notice what’s here. The moments that give us energy. The work that feels at ease. The times we feel most like ourselves. Those moments are worth noticing. They
When we make decisions out of fear, we often fall into the very drama we’re trying to avoid. We step into one of three roles: Victim, Villain, or Hero. And we all do it, sometimes all within a single conversation. And since developing others
Sometimes leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about pausing long enough to notice what’s shifting. If you’re a leader in a season of transition, personally, professionally, or organizationally, this might resonate. You m
Right when we’re stretching toward something bigger… Resistance starts making the case for comfort. You begin showing up with more confidence… then have the urge to shrink. You make progress on meaningful work… urgent dis
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Every leader carries things that once made sense. Old roles, habits, and stories that helped them succeed. But over time, some of those start to weigh us down. So here’s a question worth pausing for: What are you still carrying that no longer
It’s an HR thing. That’s a cop out. Building Trust and Psychological Safety. Creating Stability Through Clarity. Leading with Compassion. Inspiring Hope and Possibility. Nope. That’s leadership. If you’re waiting on HR to c
Ever finish a workday feeling drained and disconnected, even though you were “productive”? On the outside, it looks like you crushed it. Inside, it feels different. Often it’s not the hours we work, but where we spend our energy.

Let’s Connect.

All good things start with a simple conversation. Tell me a bit about your goals and what you’re navigating right now. Whether you’re exploring coaching for yourself or within your organization, I’d love to connect and learn more about where you are and what you hope to create.