The Blog

Welcome to my blog, where I share invaluable lessons and insights from my 25 years of experience in sales, leadership, presentations, speeches, relationship management and navigating corporate politics. This blog is designed for emerging leaders, seasoned professionals, salespeople and anyone looking to enhance their career and personal growth.

Drawing from real-world experiences, each post is crafted to provide you with practical advice, proven strategies, and inspiring stories that will help you excel in your professional journey. Whether you’re seeking to refine your leadership skills, master the art of public speaking, or understand the intricacies of corporate dynamics, you’ll find valuable resources here.

With a candid and engaging tone, my goal is to create content that not only informs but also motivates you to take decisive action and think outside of your “swing circle”.

Look out for weekly posts and become part of a community dedicated to continuous learning and success.

 

Melissa Cox

Why Salespeople Should Spice Up Client Engagement with Year-Round Events

Why Salespeople Should Spice Up Client Engagement with Year-Round Events In the thrilling world of sales, it's not just about closing deals, but about building those meaningful connections that last. How do we make those happen? By sprinkling value-add events...

Unleash Your Year-End Superpowers

Unleash Your Year-End Superpowers: Discover Hidden Talents You Never Knew You Had! 🎉 Hey, superhero in disguise! Yes, you! It's time to take off that cloak of invisibility and reveal the amazing talents you’ve gained over the past year. As the year's curtain gently...

Keep Your Sales Pipeline Alive: Tips to Avoid the January Dry Spell

Keep Your Sales Pipeline Alive: Tips to Avoid the January Dry Spell December is here, and while that means festive sweaters and gingerbread lattes, it also means many salespeople are racing to hit those year-end numbers. But beware—don't let this sprint leave your...

The Art of Conflict Resolution: Turning Tough Conversations into Opportunities for Growth

The Art of Conflict Resolution: Turning Tough Conversations into Opportunities for Growth Start with Gratitude. Every relationship, whether personal or professional, comes with moments of disagreement or conflict. Instead of avoiding these challenging moments, we can...

Teach your daughters to say no…

Teach your daughters to say no. Teach your daughters to raise their voices. Teach your daughters to make waves. To value safety over politeness. To yell fire instead of help. Teach your daughters to feel comfortable in their own bodies. Teach your daughters to live...

Navigating Empathy Burnout as a Leader in the Corporate World

In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, effective leadership requires more than just strategic acumen; it demands empathy. Understanding and connecting with team members can drive productivity and foster a positive workplace culture. However, for leaders,...

Embracing Misunderstanding: A Leader’s Journey

In the world of leadership, the path to greatness often requires taking the road less traveled. As the renowned saying goes, "Those who want to lead the orchestra have to turn their back on the crowd." This metaphor perfectly encapsulates the challenge faced by...

Modern Day Alchemy

Transforming Our Lives and Careers Introduction The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho has been my favorite book for over 30 years. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling...

How to Get Out of a Slump

We all experience slumps from time to time. These prolonged periods of decreased motivation and productivity can be triggered by one of four critical factors: Focus, Faith, Fire, or Fear. Identifying and understanding the root cause behind your slump is the first step...

The Right Wave

We’ve all had waves in our career.  Some big ones.  Some small ones.  Some perfect ones. And some complete wipe outs! As I look back over my 25 years in financial services, my years prior to that as an entrepreneur and even back to my bartending days in college, I...

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Unleash Your Year-End Superpowers

Unleash Your Year-End Superpowers

Unleash Your Year-End Superpowers: Discover Hidden Talents You Never Knew You Had! 🎉 Hey, superhero in disguise! Yes, you! It's time to take off that cloak of invisibility and reveal the amazing...

read more
Teach your daughters to say no…

Teach your daughters to say no…

Teach your daughters to say no. Teach your daughters to raise their voices. Teach your daughters to make waves. To value safety over politeness. To yell fire instead of help. Teach your daughters to...

read more
Modern Day Alchemy

Modern Day Alchemy

Transforming Our Lives and Careers Introduction The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho has been my favorite book for over 30 years. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of...

read more

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