How We Can Help YOU

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Meet Melissa

Melissa Dunkley, a certified coach with 34 years of business experience, is a trusted expert in leadership development. As a professional specializing in succession planning, I have over 25 years of experience in business transitions, making me a knowledgeable leadership coach and succession specialist. I am also the creator of the Behavioural ROI Framework and the Successor Acceleration Program™.

My clients have successfully built high-performing, award-winning teams, significantly enhancing sustainability and profitability while effectively planning to sell their businesses.

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

If you're considering selling your business or need assistance with risk assessments, let's connect!

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OUR TRAINING / COACHING SERVICES

Successor Acceleration Program™

Are your next-level managers being intentionally prepared for senior leadership through effective leadership development, or are they mostly learning as they go?

EMERGING LEADERS — ON A DEADLINE

With 76% of senior leaders 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. There’s an awareness that technical strength doesn’t equal leadership readiness.

To address these issues swiftly: 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, which includes risk assessments to gauge your team's readiness for succession planning.

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

This series of facilitated workshops is led by a diverse team of financial, legal, IT & digital solutions, M&A, branding & sales, and leadership experts. They have been hand-picked to support your complete succession planning journey to freedom and legacy, especially if you are planning to sell your business in the future.

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OUR SUCCESSION CONSULTING APPROACH

We start by understanding YOUR unique challenges and needs, especially in areas like leadership development and succession planning for those who are planning to sell my business.

Our approach utilizes structures, systems, and proven skills that generate results for both people and profits, ensuring that your leadership team is equipped for success.

We enhance leadership depth and change readiness by developing confident, capable managers through the following methods:

Real-World Experience: Our programs are grounded in over 100,000 hours of leadership training and coaching, specifically tailored for those involved in selling my business.

Immediate Applicability: Leadership behaviors are practiced and integrated directly into managers’ leadership situations, allowing for effective application in real scenarios.

Measurable Growth: We track progress using The Behavioural ROI System, a strategic model that employs measurable, leading indicator behaviors to predict and drive future performance, essential for effective risk assessments.

Personalized Training: Our customized one-on-one and small-group workshops and coaching ensure targeted development and practical application for real situations.

Strategic Alignment: We work directly in support of your corporate values, goals, quarterly objectives, revenue growth, and succession initiatives, ensuring that your leadership development aligns with your business plans.

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 has become a happy, positive environment where we are all proud to be part of our success. This is essential for effective leadership development in our organization." HR

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"Melissa was my executive coach for approximately five years while I was a senior executive at a large financial institution here in Alberta. I found her very easy to work with, and she helped me immensely with my leadership development. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone planning to sell my business or looking to improve their executive skills." 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, especially as we began discussing succession planning. After four weeks, every staff member could see the changes in themselves, as well as in others, which greatly aided in our risk assessments moving forward." Managing Partner

Marketing Clients

Melissa’s expertise in leadership development and strategic planning has made a tremendous impact on our personal and professional lives. Her efforts have not only contributed to an additional 15% increase in our revenues but have also significantly improved profitability by at least 300%. As we consider selling my business, her insights into risk assessments and succession planning become invaluable. Melissa always strives for excellence, takes personal ownership, and fosters a culture where making mistakes is acceptable, as long as we learn and grow from them.

Construction Related Clients

As a leader in the architectural and window/door manufacturing industry, I am very proud and confident that we are making significant strides in our overall leadership development process, particularly in the context of succession planning. CEO

"Melissa provided insight and new ideas. Under her guidance, we began to realize increased efficiencies and better communication. In fact, these improvements have contributed to our overall performance as we consider the future of selling my business, including necessary risk assessments to ensure a smooth transition." 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 facing 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 during succession planning 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 levels 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 preserves 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. This is especially crucial if you are planning to sell your business, as effective leadership can enhance its value. Additionally, conducting risk assessments can help mitigate potential issues during the selling process.

How We Can Help YOU

Meet Melissa

OUR TRAINING / COACHING SERVICES

OUR SUCCESSION CONSULTING APPROACH

Leadership Development Services for Your Business

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

Leadership Development Services for Your Business

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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