Speaking engagements
Melissa is available for talks related to emotional intelligence, sustainable productivity, and mindful leadership. View keynotes below or reach out to discuss a tailored presentation for your event. If you’re interested in booking Melissa, please contact us with your event information.
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Melissa helps organizations cultivate intentional leadership, foster empathy, and create workplaces where people thrive. With a focus on emotional intelligence, effective communication, and sustainable productivity, she empowers leaders to build strong, connected teams and inspires individuals to make purposeful decisions. Through practical tools, actionable strategies, and a people-first approach, her talks inspire and equip audiences to take immediate action toward meaningful, lasting change.
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Emotional intelligence & wellness
To discuss a customized presentation or book Melissa as a speaker for your event, please contact us.
Emotional Intelligence & Wellness
How to Set Boundaries, Say No, and Protect Your Energy with Confidence
(aka. How to Say No and Be Heard and Respected)
- The importance of boundaries for integrity, productivity, and well-being
- Guidelines for when and how to set and communicate your boundaries
- Personal and professional scripts for saying no with grace and confidence
Effective Communication: How Empathy Creates Stronger Connections and Better Outcomes
- Understanding the power of empathy in communication to foster trust and understanding
- Gain tools to actively listen and respond with clarity, making conversations more impactful
- Learn techniques to navigate difficult conversations and improve personal and professional relationships
Mindfulness Practices for Stress Reduction and Sustainable Well-Being
- Understanding the connection between stress and mindfulness
- Simple, actionable mindfulness exercises for high-stress environments
- Practical strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily routines for lasting results
Performance & Productivity
Intentional Productivity: A New Approach to Sustainable Performance
- Rethinking productivity: Move beyond busy work to meaningful impact
- Balancing efficiency with effectiveness to maximize results
- A 5-step system to align work with your vision and values
Designing Your Year for Focus, Clarity, and Purpose
- A practical walkthrough to align your year with your values, energy, and priorities
- Set clear, intentional goals and break them down into actionable steps
- Use a simple framework for monthly, weekly, and daily focus
Redesigning Your Daily Rhythm for Peak Performance and Wellness
- Align your schedule with your chronobiology (natural energy cycles) for maximum focus
- Build an optimized daily routine that balances work, rest, and well-being
- Learn techniques to sustain a high level of performance without burning out
Mindful Leadership
(Can be delivered individually or as a series)
Mindful Leadership: Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
- Developing key components of emotional intelligence for effective leadership
- Using emotional awareness to lead teams with empathy and trust
- Building a culture of emotional intelligence for stronger, more resilient organizations
Mindful Leadership: Unlocking Team Potential through Connection
- The role of empathy in fostering collaboration, trust, and high performance
- Creating a psychologically safe culture that drives engagement and sparks innovation
- Practical tools to lead with empathy and enhance both performance and employee retention
Mindful Leadership: Communicating with Empathy to Elevate Your Career and Empower Your Team
- The role of empathetic communication in building trust, transparency, and psychological safety, while strengthening your credibility as a leader
- Strategies for active listening and communicating with clarity to foster stronger relationships and team alignment
- Practical tools for balancing assertiveness and empathy to inspire action and maintain morale
- Tips to navigate challenging conversations to prevent or mitigate conflict
Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of engaging Melissa to design a workshop specifically for a women’s workplace group. At every step of the process, Melissa was a dream to work with. Her session received glowing reviews and had the highest number of registrations of any event that year! Her content is so clear, insightful, and engaging and she made sure attendees left with practical tools and templates to apply.
Melissa brings such a calming presence to any room through her speaking style and focus on personal empowerment and wellbeing. Through her mission and work, she also brings an incredibly refreshing perspective to the productivity space. I’m so grateful to have worked with her and highly recommend her as a speaker to other companies and organizations.”
Nicole Webb, Procurement Manager, Event Coordinator
“Melissa’s talk on setting and communicating boundaries really resonated with me, making me feel seen and not so alone. She has such a warm presence and an approachable way to address something that can often feel cold and uncomfortable. Even with hundreds of people attending, it felt like a gentle, close-knit conversation with a real sense of togetherness. Absolutely outstanding experience!”
Rebecca Luth, Senior Manager, Event Attendee
“I was on the event coordination team for one of Melissa’s talks at my company. She was always incredibly kind, respectful and organized. She is excellent at helping people gain awareness, feel empowered, and refine their approach. It’s clear Melissa is an expert in emotional intelligence and communication, especially when it comes to nurturing positive professional relationships. She spoke with deep understanding in her session and answered audience questions with clarity and compassion to simplify—and humanize—topics that can be sensitive to navigate. Her content was both insightful and directly applicable, offering techniques and clear next steps. A wonderful speaker to work with and learn from. I highly recommend hiring Melissa as a speaker for your next event!”
Faryal Hussain, Senior Manager, Event Coordinator
“I thoroughly enjoyed Melissa’s talk! Her content was engaging and easy to follow as she broke it down into different parts with key points for each. Melissa did a great job of personalizing the session—I felt as though she was speaking directly to me. She shared practical tips that can be applied in all kinds of situations, both at work and in life. I’ve already started implementing the tools and insights I gained, and it’s made all the difference.”