Melissa Boyd
Leadership Coach & Advisor | Published Leadership Author
Now available:
How Not To Be a Shit Leader
A straight-talk guide
for leaders ready to own their impact
Most leaders don’t wake up trying to be bad leaders.
But under pressure, ego, insecurity, and unchecked habits quietly erode trust, safety, and performance. This book calls it out.
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How Not To Be a Shit Leader* is a practical, no-fluff guide for leaders who are ready to:
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Build trust instead of fear
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Create psychological safety instead of silence
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Deliver results without ego
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Align their values with their behaviour
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Break the patterns they’ve repeated for years
Each chapter flips the script:
“How to be a shit leader…” followed by what strong leadership actually looks like in practice.
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This isn’t about perfection.
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It’s about awareness.
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And accountability.
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If you’re serious about leading well, not just being in charge, this book will challenge you, sharpen you, and change how you show up every day. Buy the book. Lead better.
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Coming Soon as An Audible Book!
Confident, Capable Leadership From Day 1
Practical leadership coaching and programs for first-time and newly promoted leaders who want clarity, confidence, and credibility in their role.
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Leadership Changes Everything
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Many capable people are promoted into leadership roles without the preparation to lead others well. Expectations shift pressure increases margin for error narrows. I work with leaders at this exact point, helping them step into leadership with clear judgement, confidence, and grounded authority, not guesswork.
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This isn’t about leadership theory. It’s about how you lead when it matters.
Who I Work With
Leaders who are often:
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👉 Struggling with imposter syndrome
👉 Leading people for the first time
👉 Navigating increased responsibility
👉 Second-guessing decisions
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I help leaders build confidence early, so they lead with clarity, not overwhelm.
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