Be Well. Lead on Purpose.
Excel with EI.
Helping executives ignite inspiring careers, prevent burnout and create emotionally intelligent teams
Leadership Challenges for Female Executives
Female leaders face unique challenges that can lead to burnout, disengagement, and decreased effectiveness if not addressed.
Burnout & Work-Life Integration
75% of executive women report experiencing burnout, with many struggling to balance leadership responsibilities with personal wellbeing.
Imposter Syndrome
Over 70% of female executives experience imposter syndrome, questioning their abilities despite proven success and qualifications.
Toxic Jobs
Leaders struggling with their own wellbeing often find themselves in roles or organizations that are not right for them.
Leadership Coaching Services for Female Executives
Customized coaching and training programs to enhance emotional intelligence, prevent burnout, and create thriving leadership cultures
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for female executives focused on emotional intelligence, leadership effectiveness, and preventing burnout.
Career Transition Coaching
Expert coaching through critical pivots in your personal and professional life. The two often go hand in hand. And change needs both support and direction.
Emotional Intelligence Workshops
Specialized workshops to develop the emotional intelligence skills essential for effective female leadership.
My Approach
Emotional Intelligence Development
Research shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence experience 70% less burnout and lead teams with 34% higher engagement.
Wellness-Focused Leadership
I help female executives create sustainable leadership practices that prioritize wellbeing while achieving exceptional results.
Purpose-Driven Career Planning
Where your unique values & aptitudes meet the needs of the market. I coach professionals to discover this crucial intersection and design a compelling narrative to get there.
Meet Melissa Owens
Executive Coach | Emotional Intelligence & Wellness Expert | Career Strategist
As a certified executive coach (ACC) and Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, I help female leaders develop the emotional intelligence skills needed to prevent burnout and create thriving teams.
My approach integrates leadership development with wellness practices, drawing from my experience working with over 60 senior leaders and my background in HR leadership and holistic wellness coaching.
As a mother of five, I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing leadership responsibilities with personal wellbeing, and how every thought, breath, and behavior drives purpose and success.
What Clients are Saying
“After a long tenure with one organization, I reached a pivotal career crossroads. Melissa’s coaching helped me clarify my core values, identify my strengths, elevate my professional presence, and envision new possibilities for the next chapter. Her insight and genuine care created a trusted space for deep reflection and growth—exactly what I needed to move forward with confidence.”
— Sarah S. VP Quality, Mid‑Size Tech Firm
“In just three months with Melissa, our senior team shifted from burnout complaints to a culture that actively measures well‑being alongside KPIs. Employee engagement scores jumped 12 points.”
— Daniela R. Clinical Director, Mental Health Service
Ready to Transform Your Leadership Approach?
Book a complimentary discovery call to discuss how emotional intelligence coaching can help you prevent burnout and create a culture of wellness in your organization.
