by Melina Nacos | Jul 15, 2026 | Mindset
At the last event I emceed, I warned Cassie Campbell-Pascall, when she arrived, that I was going to act like a “super fan” and not to worry… 😉 For anyone who doesn’t know her, and you should, Cassie Campbell-Pascall is one of the greatest hockey players Canada...
by Melina Nacos | Jun 5, 2026 | Leadership
I almost talked myself out of creating a new programme. Twenty-two years of coaching executives, founders, and speakers and I still needed a client and friend to remind me: “Melina, this is literally what you do!” She was right. Last week I delivered the...
by Melina Nacos | May 20, 2026 | Communication
There’s a version of management that sounds like coaching but isn’t. It goes like this: “Have you thought about maybe trying…? Well, what I would do is…” That’s telling with a question mark at the front.Real coaching asks and...
by Melina Nacos | Mar 27, 2026 | Communication
At the Neighborhood Playhouse Acting School in New York, we memorized scenes without punctuation.No periods. No commas. No pauses written in.Just words.Here’s why: punctuation tells you how to feel before you’ve listened. It pre-programs your reaction. And...
by Melina Nacos | May 2, 2023 | Leadership
How you present yourself matters. Whether it’s as part of your role in a leadership position or when talking to your boss, the way you express yourself can have a major impact on the decisions and the actions that affect your life. Effective communication in the...
