The FIRE Circle

For CEOs, Founders, and Leaders elevating their game.

You are a capable and effective leader. You know this.

So why does it feel like you—and, as a result, your organization —are worn out driving growth and creating impact?

The answer for senior leaders at small- to medium-sized organizations is the amount of change occurring at one time and the lack of support.

The FIRE Circle is your chance to invest in yourself and your organization to get the support you need.

Why the FIRE Circle?

The FIRE Circle is grounded in these four tenets:

  • Focus: Attract and retain the right team aligned with your vision for success. 

  • Intentionality: Develop a leadership style about purposeful growth—yours and your team's.

  • Resilience: Change is the only constant, especially in growth. Build a culture ready to face any challenge.

  • Energy: Inspire a motivated, engaged, and innovative team environment. Your passion and vision are the fuel that drives your organization forward.

The challenges of leading small organizations are unique, but so are the opportunities. Leadership isn't just about guiding others; it's about creating a culture where your team excels, and your vision comes to life.

This small group Mastermind will allow you to meet, learn from, and share your expertise with other high-performing organizational leaders who have built successful cultures and are committed to continuing growth.

Schedule a call to discuss whether The FIRE Circle is your next step.

  • “My group coaching experience with Melissa was incredible. FIRE Circle nurtured a safe and authentic environment to explore what was holding me back. I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with the other FIRE Circle women, while all in different industries and points in our journey, our vulnerability and openness with each other linked what was similar in all of us…women leaders wanting to level up.”

    - Norma Lehman, ACC, Certified Leadership & Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach

  • "Participating in the first Fire Circle program that Melissa led has been a transformative experience for me. Through insightful discussions, engaging presentations and group activities, I felt empowered to voice my ideas, share my challenges, and collaborate with my inspiring fellow Fire Circle colleagues. I'm grateful for the time spent learning from Melissa and the other participants, and highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to elevate their leadership mindset."

    Danielle Ruess, Owner, Luxon Consulting; Fractional CMO

  • "The Fire Circle was a great opportunity to deepen my understanding of my leadership potential as well as connect with other leaders and learn new strategies for employee engagement and business development."

    Sheila Bravo, President and CEO, DANA, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement

Times have changed, but we still think it’s a badge of honor to carry all the weight ourselves.

It’s time to stop going it alone.

If you are ready to accelerate your growth and your organization’s impact, we have a seat waiting for you.

Why Now?

Join us in The FIRE Circle, where you become a more intentional, resilient leader ready to tackle any challenge.

A lack of support.

This can mean a lack of people support—the right people on your team, or in your corner—or a lack of tactics and strategies.

Either way, you’re not alone. Here’s what I am hearing from leaders like you:

I want my business to be successful, but…

I’m unsure who I need on my team or how to find the right person.”

I’m not sure I’m leading my team the right way.”

I have too much to do all the time.”

I think I made a wrong hire even though I thought I did all of the screening right.  How can I be sure?”

I don’t have anyone I can talk to that really understands.”

How The FIRE Circle helps.

Beyond Courses

This is about building deep connections. We will use more than just tools and templates—you'll explore new strategies and receive personalized guidance to apply them effectively. 

A Community of High Performers

Connect with other senior leaders who excel in the art of building successful cultures but are still on a learning journey. This is an opportunity to learn from each other.

Tailored for Your Success

This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.  There is a map we’ll use to guide our journey together, but we’ll plan the actual stops and detours to help you on your journey.

See if The FIRE Circle is your next step.

Who runs The FIRE Circle?

I’m Melissa Carson. I am a leader like you. The CEO of my own business, a former senior leader of teams, and someone trying to figure out how to do everything I want to do, I bring more than two decades of HR experience to the FIRE Circle.

I am the leader my team wanted to follow, and I’ve been the leader who showed up imperfectly more often than I would have liked.

Too often, I chose not to ask for or accept support, believing that I could or should be able to do it on my own.

I’ve learned to embrace my imperfections and turn them into my superpowers.  You can too!