Melissa Martin is an Executive AEC Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Cancer Wellness Advocate who helps leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction rise above challenges and thrive in both business and health. As the founder of Ignite Your Journey Coaching—guided by the belief that “fear is the spark, courage is the flame”—Melissa blends her personal story of resilience with proven strategies for growth and leadership.
Her journey into coaching was shaped by life-changing experiences: surviving a near-death accident, completing multiple marathons, and overcoming cancer. These trials taught her the value of persistence, healthy boundaries, and trusting the process—insights she now shares with executives navigating high-pressure environments.
Melissa is passionate about creating spaces where leaders can be vulnerable, push past limiting beliefs, and step into their authentic power. Whether she’s speaking on stage or coaching one-on-one, her mission remains the same: to help others turn fear into freedom and courage into lasting change.
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