Hi, I’m Melissa McCormick!
I always wanted to be a lawyer. I traded the courtroom for the boardroom—and now I help business leaders run their business instead of the business running them. I help them get their time back.
With more than thirty years in corporate leadership, I’ve lived the pressure, the expectations, and the constant pull of the day-to-day. I know what it feels like to be capable—and still feel held back. To question when to speak up, how to navigate the room, and how to balance it all without losing yourself in the process.
My path to the executive table didn’t happen overnight. It took over twenty-five years, along with the support of mentors and sponsors who challenged me to step forward, use my voice, and lead with confidence.
Today, I help women in leadership do that faster—and with far more clarity.
From emerging leaders to seasoned executives, I work with women who are ready to step out of the weeds, strengthen how they communicate, and lead with intention. Whether they’re navigating visibility, influence, or their next level, the goal is the same: to help them move forward with confidence, make stronger decisions, and create real impact.
Because leadership isn’t about doing more.
It’s about leading better.
Our Services at a glance
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all leadership development.
We meet you where you are—and equip you to lead at the level you’re called to.
Whether you’re stepping into your next role or refining your executive presence, here’s how we support your growth:
The Esther Project
The Esther Project is designed for women seeking to enhance their executive presence and make a greater impact. Whether they're looking to step out of their comfort zone or refine their approach to avoid coming across as aggressive, this program empowers them to command the room with authenticity and authority.
Mini Courses
Short, powerful, and transformational—each of our mini-courses is designed to help you strengthen a specific leadership skill that moves your career forward with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re navigating boundaries, building trust through delegation, or stepping into a bolder version of your career, these focused experiences deliver real-world tools and mindset shifts that stick.
Executive Coaching
Private, high-touch coaching for leaders ready to accelerate results, navigate complexity, and operate at an executive level. Whether you're stepping into greater responsibility or refining how you lead at the top, this partnership helps you think strategically, communicate with clarity, and streamline how you operate—so you gain back time and focus on what truly moves the business forward.
Podcast
Practical insights, real conversations, and leadership strategies you can apply immediately—designed to support your growth beyond the coaching space. Tune in to the Top Floor, Please Podcast on Spotify or YouTube. Listen to my monthly livestream, Take Jesus to Work Day, on YouTube.
Read more about all our services by clicking the button below!
My Leadership Philosophy 5 Pillars:
Courage
Communication
Connections
Community
Care (self)
My leadership philosophy includes five pillars: Courage, Communication, Connections, Community and Care (self) and is based on building relationships built on trust, integrity, and ethics. If you are tired and frustrated with being overlooked and unheard, then I can help.
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