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the vision

Leaders whose legacy is defined by their relationships, not their accolades

helping you better
serve clients & team

the CEOffice is a leadership and operations firm. Why combine leadership and operations versus focusing on one? Because together they help you better actualize the potential of your team. Leadership coaching supports your relationships. Operations coaching ensures you have the resources to make them successful.

the CEOffice was founded January 2015 in Chicago. Since then I worked with founders of accounting boutiques, floral design firms, indie media companies, interior design firms, marketing agencies, photographers, and more. My most successful partnerships are with leaders who have a heart for people. They commit to making time for relationships and strive for excellence in their work.

theCEOffice - Leadership Small Business Coach - Melissa K Jones

Meet Melissa

leadership & operations coach

I provide leadership and operations coaching for leaders of service-based small businesses with teams.

We meet weekly to identify ways to improve team performance and client interactions. My relationship-focused process requires your courage and consistency to build a company culture that empowers you, your team, and your clients. The courage to have difficult conversations and the consistency necessary for growth.

Why did I go into coaching? In 2014 while attending a conference, I had my AHA moment. A small business owner shared her struggle in finding and keeping talent. Sitting there in the 4th row, I knew I could help. This combination of hearing a need + my leadership experience + passion for helping others excel + knowing people would pay for help became the catalyst to start the CEOffice in 2015.

The disruption to the workforce since 2020 only added fuel to the fire. We need great leaders who care about their team and clients! If you want to better serve your team and clients, you’re in the right place. Let’s lead with excellence!

shine bright,
Melissa
small things I appreciate

Favorite Flowers

lily of the valley, lilacs, hyacinths, neroli

Morning Coffee

coffee with foamed cream

Couldn’t live without

weekly paper planner

Favorite destination

Deia, Mallorca

Favorite verse

“whatever is true, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things” Phil 4:8

How I like to spend my time

with loved ones, reading, or keeping up with the NFL

Favorite color

indigo blue

On repeat

Miles Davis, Rupert Gregson-Williams, and Snoh Aalegra

Currently loving

classical architecture

Inspired by

great love and people who pursue excellence in their craft

The Values

Lead with Excellence

attention to detail, disciplined, show instead of tell

Embrace Challenges

be curious, courage for truth, friction refines, think big

Shine Bright

be the good, create hope, inner confidence, light the way

Choose Love over Fear

anticipate needs, guide with grace, seek to understand vs. defend

Celebrate the Small Things

practice gratitude, plant seeds, find beauty in the ordinary

THE mission

helping you better serve clients and teams through leadership and operations coaching

Ready to get started?

I offer personalized coaching tailored to your small business.

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Where You’ve Heard Me

BLOGS

  • Visme (2019)
  • Voyage Chicago (2018)
  • Cedar & Rush (2015)

PODCASTS

  • Creative Biz Rebellion
  • Influential Gal
  • Office Talk
  • She Did It Her Way (Episodes 13, 47)
  • Women Leading People

WORKSHOPS

  • Design Leadership Network Forum (2022)
  • MeetEdgar (2019)
  • Event Business Virtual Summit (2019)
  • Trouvaille Workshop (2017, 2016)
  • Fill My Cup Retreat (2017)
  • Collegiately Creative Conference – Iowa State University (2016)
  • Nashville Wedding Planners Retreat (2016)
  • Go Blog Social (2015)

let's connect

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