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Hi, I'm Melissa

​​I am the founder of Brave Feminine Leadership and I have worked with hundreds of women ready to uplevel their leadership and influence. These blogs are written to inspire and provoke our thinking so more woman will take an intentional step in their career. 

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Growth Pain Every CEO Hits

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Growth Pain Every CEO Hits

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Growth Pain Every CEO HitsMelissa Hamilton
Published on: 11/08/2026

Why growth feels like one step forward, two back - and the first small shift that gets CEOs out of the day-to-day for good

LeadershipStrategyCEO
Stop Giving Me the Shopping List

Stop Giving Me the Shopping List

Stop Giving Me the Shopping ListMelissa Hamilton
Published on: 15/07/2026

Brilliant, credentialed, indispensable and invisible. Why so many capable women leaders can't name the value they create, and what it costs them when the board is deciding who stays.

Opinion Piece
Most CEOs manage their board. The best ones lead it.

Most CEOs manage their board. The best ones lead it.

Most CEOs manage their board. The best ones lead it.Melissa Hamilton
Published on: 26/05/2026

Most CEOs report to their board. The best ones lead it. Real insights from experienced board directors on what the CEO-board relationship looks like from the other side of the table.

CEO
Leaders, Get Out of Your Team’s Way!

Leaders, Get Out of Your Team’s Way!

Leaders, Get Out of Your Team’s Way!Melissa Hamilton
Published on: 29/01/2026

When leaders stay too close, teams get confused and momentum slows. This article looks at why leaders need to get out of their team’s way and how strong leadership creates space.

Leadership

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