Hi, I'm Melissa Busse.
I'm a Professional Certified Leadership Coach and facilitator.
An engaging facilitator, builder of relationships and advocate for exploring new possibilities, Melissa’s coaching focuses on the adventure of self-discovery.
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A background in healthcare and her position as Director of Volunteer Training and Development with the Youth Program in a local non-for-profit flamed her desire to make a difference, coaching was the answer.
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A reputation for effective leadership, Melissa is a coach who supports and respects; she focuses on the mindset of possibility for whatever industry you put her in front of - healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, construction, marketing, education, human resources, faith based organizations and non-profit.
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In addition to completing the Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) program through Essential Impact, Melissa holds the International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation. She is a facilitator of the Excelerator™ Coaching model and has a certification in team coaching. She also has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta.
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Melissa feels privileged to have provided coaching support to TD Bank Group, winner of the 2021 International ICF Prism Award, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, winner of the ICF Prism Award 2020 in addition to Rogers Communication, the 2015 ICF International Prism Award finalist. “Coaching has shown me over and over that sometimes one difference makes all the difference.”
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Melissa understands how valuable the leadership development learning experience can be. She is also aware how the success in the classroom is dependent on what she brings to the experience - learners appreciate that she makes the program fun, engaging and relatable.
Melissa’s life centres on family, faith and the great outdoors. Camping, canoeing, fishing and hiking with her husband and three children give Melissa time to catch her breath and get her nature fix.
In every aspect of her life, Melissa focuses on serving, supporting, and leading by example…and she loves to sing!
My Services.
1:1 Coaching
Team Coaching
Individual coaching sessions aim to spur on professional and personal effectiveness. It provides a space of trust for anyone who desired to grow and develop themselves, to take a step back for reflection to put things into perspective, become aware of behaviour patterns, define and align values and goals, discover solutions to challenges, and to plan and launch themselves to achieve results behind what was imaginable.
Team coaching actively engages team members to connect, to understand each other and successfully work together. As team coach, I provide processes and tools for facilitating the team's work together, identify patterns and support development of new strategies to overcome obstacles, and monitor teams progress and accountability for best results.
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effective and efficient decision making
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navigate change (situation, promotion, new job)
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leadership development
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work/life balance
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move past "stuck"/plateauing
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leading team/organization effectively
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clear definition of teams purpose and guidelines for a strong working relationships to achieve required outcomes
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engaging innovation, creativity, and relationship dynamics for more productive conflict and stronger project results
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teams to be more nimble in responding to change resulting in solid metrics
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articulate a clear team "manifesto"(ie. goals, vision, values)
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expanded development and capacity of team to enrich greater organization
Coaching Training/
Leadership Development
If you are looking to level up your leadership skills, non-directive coaching is an effective tool to have in your tool belt. If you are looking to change and sustain beliefs, thinking, attitudes, and behaviours, research is showing that non-directive coaching is one of the most effective ways. In a fast changing world with knowledge advancing so quickly, coaching enables and rewards the capacity to change.
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lunch and learns
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half or full day workshops
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individual or teams
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online delivery available
Mentor Coaching
For coaches applying for an ICF designation, ACC designation renewal, or if you simply want to level up your coaching skills, mentor coaching is a great way to increase your capacity in coaching. Mentor coaching consists of coaching and feedback in a collaborative and appreciative dialogue to support coaching skill development.
A Snapshot of Organizational Experience
"If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves."
Thomas Edison