Melanie Foote-Davis

30 years - Transformative Leadership Coach
20 years -Beauty Industry: Hair Designer, Salon and Spa Director, Educator (in salons and industry trade shows)
5 years - Financial Industry: Banker at Bank of America, Teller Manager at Charter One
2 years -YWCA Metropolitan Chicago: Sexual Violence Prevention Educator, Volunteer Medical Advocate

Melanie has worked with many brands such as the Chicago Museum of Science & Industry, University of Chicago, Notre Dame Americorps, Magnificent Mile Jack & Jill, Chicago Public Schools, Matteson School District, Girl Scouts, and South Holland School District.

Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Positive Intelligence Certified Mental Fitness Coach
Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC) through Positive Intelligence
Body-Oriented Coaching Diploma through The Somatic School

Additional Certifications:

Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention
Somatic EMDR

Additional Training:

Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching Fundamentals (ORSC) through Co-active Training Institute (CTI)

Authentic Leadership & Team Development: Building confident leaders and cohesive, high-performing teams.
Self-Discovery & Emotional Intelligence: Deepening self-awareness and strengthening emotional resilience.
Somatic & Whole-Person Coaching: Connecting mind and body for sustainable growth and impact.
Positive Intelligence & Mindset Mastery: Overcoming inner saboteurs and cultivating a growth mindset.
Purpose-Driven Living & Work-Life Alignment: Aligning personal values with professional goals for balance.
Empowerment & Healing Advocacy: Fostering self-love, healing, and personal transformation.

Melanie Foote-Davis is a transformative coach with over 30 years of leadership and coaching experience, helping director-level leaders and above love, live, and lead with authenticity and alignment. Since starting her coaching journey in 1994 and completing training at the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) in 2002, Melanie has earned certifications in Positive Intelligence (CPQC), Body-Oriented Coaching, and Organizational & Relational Systems Coaching, and is currently pursuing her PCC through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Melanie specializes in strengthening leaders' inner confidence and helping teams grow through tools like the PQ Saboteur Assessment, while also drawing on StrengthsFinder and DISC. She is passionate about continuous learning, especially in color and energy personality assessments.

Her diverse background includes 20 years in the beauty industry (Hair Designer, Salon & Spa Director, Educator), 5 years in finance (Banker and Teller Manager), and 2 years at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago as a Sexual Violence Prevention Educator and Volunteer Medical Advocate.

Melanie has partnered with organizations such as the Museum of Science & Industry, University of Chicago, Notre Dame AmeriCorps, Chicago Public Schools, Girl Scouts, and several school districts, guiding leaders and teams toward authentic, aligned success.