Melissa Boyd
Leadership Coach & Advisor | Published Leadership Author
How not to be a shit leader
How Not To Be A Shit Leader is a practical examination of how leadership behaviour shapes trust, performance, and culture, often in ways leaders don’t intend or notice.
It focuses on the everyday decisions, habits, and moments of pressure where leadership either strengthens or erodes confidence. The intent is simple: to help leaders understand their impact & lead in ways that do less harm and more good.

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My book - How not to be a shit Leader - focuses on the moments that matter most. Decisions under pressure, follow-through on commitments, and how leaders respond when things are uncertain or uncomfortable.
Rather than offering theory or feel-good advice, the book challenges common leadership habits that quietly do damage and replaces them with fair, consistent, and accountable ways of leading. Its purpose is simple: to help leaders recognise their impact and lead in ways that do less harm and more good.
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Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role for the very first time or you've recently been promoted, our self-paced programs are designed to equip you with the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to thrive in your role from day one.
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One-on-one coaching is one of the most effective ways to take your leadership to a more sustainable & deeper level. It has the capacity to strengthen your leadership skills, refine your approach & help you grow & develop as you navigate your leadership journey.
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straight talking leadership sessions
These sessions deliver honest, practical insights into the leadership behaviours that quietly damage trust, performance, and culture. Drawing directly from How Not To Be A $hit Leader, each talk challenges avoidance, ego, and inconsistency, and replaces them with clear, actionable ways of leading under pressure. Designed to provoke reflection without theatrics, sessions are tailored to the audience and focused on impact, accountability, and better leadership in the moments that matter.