Shermain Melton is a powerful, raw, and courageous truth-teller. An Executive Coach, consultant, teacher, and trusted advisor for over two decades. A Black, Christian gay man whose story is one of determination, authenticity, and growth. He hid a part of his identity for over 24 years because he feared being abandoned by the people he loved, alone, and that his career would be negatively impacted. He faced discrimination and poverty yet found the courage to create a new destiny, including financial freedom. He is a problem-solver by nature and an Author, International Speaker, and Leadership Coach by career. 

He is gifted at staying level-headed when things are uncertain. And in complex situations, he knows how to focus on understanding the real problem. When leaders face uncertain times and complex challenges—and they need the courage to overcome them—He’s the person they call.

Shermain supports leaders who want to be more visible, authentic, and confident to amplify their impact positively.  His clients are entrepreneurs, business owners, C-Suite leaders, pastors, professionals, single moms, educators, and engineers. They are masters at hiding the parts of themselves that they don’t want to be seen, they are different, even weird, and this can be quite lonely at times.  His clients have created success by having the courage to intentionally walk their own path and aren’t afraid to deliver hard truths to people as they see it as a form of love.  They are high achievers, have paid the price for it, and sometimes carry shame and guilt.  Deep down, they want to love themselves more and envy truly happy people.  They are generally upbeat, and this can be quite draining on them.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. Shermain hosts the Courage to Impact podcast, in which he coaches and inspires his audience to be more courageous. He is a certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC), a certified MTBI Practitioner through The Myers-Briggs Company, and a Certified Professional Leader through PeopleTek Coaching. Born in Orlando, he lives in the Phoenix desert and enjoys time spent with his family and friends.