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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
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
Someone Finally Told Me I Needed to Be a More Strategic CEO

Someone Finally Told Me I Needed to Be a More Strategic CEO

Someone Finally Told Me I Needed to Be a More Strategic CEOMelissa Hamilton
Published on: 17/12/2025

3 shifts CEOs need to make to move from places of comfort to strategy and the work CEOs really need to do.

LeadershipCEOCareer
Get Back in the Kitchen

Get Back in the Kitchen

Get Back in the KitchenMelissa Hamilton
Published on: 07/11/2025

A view of micro-aggressions against female leaders based on real toxic masculinity feedback, and how you can choose impact over awkwardness

LeadershipOpinion PieceCEO

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