How We Can Help YOU

Meet Melissa

Melissa Dunkley, a certified coach with 34 years of business experience. I’m a trusted leadership development expert.

25 Years in Business Transitions | Leadership Coach & Succession Specialist | Creator of a Behavioural ROI Framework |

Successor Acceleration Program™

My clients have built high-performing, award-winning teams and significantly increased sustainability and profitability.

Top Personal traits: High-achiever, Strategic, Collaborative, Self-learner, Confident, Focused, Influential, and a Leader.

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OUR TRAINING / COACHING SERVICES

Successor Acceleration Program™

Are your next-level managers being intentionally prepared for senior leadership or mostly learning as they go?

EMERGING LEADERS — ON A DEADLINE

With 76% senior leaders are at retirement age across Canada, many SMEs are realizing two vital issues:

1. 76% of senior managers & owners will retire in 5-years and

2. Aware that technical strength doesn’t equal leadership readiness.

To address these issues fast: I work 1:1 with 1–5 managers to coach and build real leadership capacity within 12–18 months — without pulling them out of operations.

SUCCESSOR READINESS SCORE

Ask about our 45-minute Successor Readiness Score

30-DAY LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

A question I’ve been asking founders lately:

If you stepped back for 30 days, who fully owns your role?

Not theoretically BUT operationally.

Drive Leadership Results In just 10 minutes per day for 30 days.

OPERATIONAL SUCCESSION SERIES
A CURATED 10-Step Roadmap for Succession Readiness

A series of facilitated workshops which are led by a diverse team of financial, legal, IT & digital solutions, M&A, Branding & Sales and Leadership experts who have been hand-picked to support your complete succession readiness journey to freedom and legacy.

Contact us today to find out more!

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OUR SUCCESSION CONSULTING APPROACH

We start by understanding YOUR unique challenges and needs.

Our approach uses structures, systems, and proven skills that create results for people and profits.

We strengthen leadership depth and change readiness through developing confident, capable managers by employing:

Real-World Experience: Grounded in over 100,000 hours of leadership training and coaching

Immediate Applicability: Leadership behaviours are practiced and integrated directly into managers’ leadership situations.

Measurable Growth: Track progress using The Behavioural ROI System, a strategic model that uses measurable, leading indicator behaviours to predict and drive future performance.

Personalized Training: Customized one-on-one and small-group workshops and coaching ensure targeted development and practical application for real scenarios.

Strategic Alignment: We work directly in support of your corporate values, goals, quarterly objectives, revenue growth, and succession initiatives.

WE ARE:

Transparent,
Performance-driven,
Focused on YOUR Goals,
Responsive to your unique challenges
Budget aware.

Testimonials

Financial Clients

"Melissa with your help our workplace is a happy, positive environment, one where we are all proud to be part of our success." HR

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"Melissa was my executive coach for approximately five years. I was a senior executive at a large financial institution here in Alberta at the time. I found her very easy to work with. She helped me immensely. I would have no hesitation in recommending her." CFO

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"I was extremely gratified that within the first two weeks of this training, some of my staff began thanking me for bringing in Results Now. After four weeks every staff member could see the changes in themselves, as well as others." Managing Partner

Marketing Clients

"Melissa’s expertise in strategic leadership and development of people has made a tremendous impact in our personal & professional lives but also contributed to adding an additional 15% to our revenues while increasing profitability by at least 300%. " CMO

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“Melissa always strives for excellence, takes personal ownership, and creates a culture where it is acceptable to make a mistake, but expects we must own it, learn and grow from it." Sales Executive

Construction Related Clients

Architectural and Window/Door manufacturer

"As a leader, I am very proud and confident that we are "crossing the goal line" in our overall leadership development process." CEO

"Melissa provided insight and new ideas. Under her guidance we began to realize increased efficiencies and better communication, in fact, improvements in the overall performance of the company." CFO

Emerging Leaders

Are YOU a small or medium business owner in a competitive market? YOU know that developing the next generation of leaders is essential to ensuring the long-term success of YOUR company.

Are you experiencing any of these common small business challenges?

Challenge: Limited resources for leadership development.

Challenge: Navigating family dynamics while preparing the next generation to lead.

Challenge: Ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining business stability and staff's confidence.

Challenge: Developing technical talent into effective leaders who can balance innovation with people-focused planning and business acumen.

Challenge: Preparing client-focused professionals to take on leadership roles while maintaining high level of service and standards.

We have had Success Across All Industries:

Cost-Effective Solutions: Professional coaching to provide leadership development that delivers transparent, measurable ROI while staying within YOUR budget constraints.

Tailored Coaching: Individualized coaching that aligns with your business goals and while preserving your unique desired culture.

Future-Ready Leaders: Developing confident, capable managers and leaders who can navigate challenges and know how to seize opportunities in your specific industry.

Empowering employees: by delegating responsibilities allows them to take on leadership roles, reducing dependence on the owner and fostering a sense of ownership among staff.

How We Can Help YOU

Meet Melissa

OUR TRAINING / COACHING SERVICES

OUR SUCCESSION CONSULTING APPROACH

Some of Our Current and Past Clients

Unlock Your Team’s Leadership Potential – Let’s Talk!

Contact Us Today

Testimonials

Financial Clients

Marketing Clients

Construction Related Clients

Emerging Leaders

Are YOU a small or medium business owner in a competitive market? YOU know that developing the next generation of leaders is essential to ensuring the long-term success of YOUR company.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING ISN’T JUST AN EXPENSE—IT’S AN INvestment

How We Can Help YOU

Meet Melissa

OUR TRAINING / COACHING SERVICES

OUR SUCCESSION CONSULTING APPROACH

Some of Our Current and Past Clients

Unlock Your Team’s Leadership Potential – Let’s Talk!

Contact Us Today

Testimonials

Financial Clients

Marketing Clients

Construction Related Clients

Emerging Leaders

Are YOU a small or medium business owner in a competitive market? YOU know that developing the next generation of leaders is essential to ensuring the long-term success of YOUR company.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING ISN’T JUST AN EXPENSE—IT’S AN INvestment

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